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2025 State of Motherhood Survey

Motherhood can be so many things. And we want to hear what it’s like for you in 2025.

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Kieran Culkin and Jazz Charton

Kieran Culkin’s wife Jazz Charton is 9 months pregnant—fulfilling their Oscars “baby pact”

The couple, who already share daughter Kinsey, 6, and son Wilder, 4, are adding another little one to the family.

Updated Sep. 30, 2025
Morning sickness research

The surprising reason morning sickness may be good for you and your baby

Researchers say it may be a sign of a healthy, finely tuned immune system working behind the scenes.

Updated Sep. 29, 2025
Shaun Alexander pregnancy announcement

Shaun Alexander reveals baby no. 14 is on the way—inside life with his 13 kids

From NFL stardom to fathering a bustling household, Shaun Alexander’s journey shows what family connection looks like at scale.

Updated Sep. 26, 2025
Luke Combs Instagram pregnancy announcement

Luke Combs’ sons had the sweetest role in announcing baby no. 3

Luke Combs shares a heartwarming family moment as he and Nicole announce baby no. 3 with their sons in tow

Updated Sep. 26, 2025
nightowl family routine

Mom films midnight bedtime routine—what viewers say next sparks a parenting firestorm

Emily’s video struck a chord because it made parents reflect on their own evenings. Some saw a relatable slice of life; others saw red flags.

Updated Oct. 06, 2025
Kid reacts to teacher's email to his parents

A teacher sends an unexpected email—what a family reads aloud brings everyone to tears

When a simple email from Wyatt’s teacher landed in the inbox, the family paused, smiled, and teared up

Updated Oct. 06, 2025
twins playing on the mud

Polar-opposite twins meet a puddle and parents can’t stop laughing

We all come into the world with innate differences in how we process the environment. For twins, those contrasts can feel especially stark.

Updated Oct. 06, 2025
Pet reveal

First-pet reveal melts hearts—and what parents can prep before bringing home a kitten

A child meeting her first pet and instantly understanding the weight of that new life.

Updated Oct. 03, 2025
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6 ways to celebrate Women’s History Month with your kids

Make memories while building lasting knowledge with these fun and easy ideas.

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Teacher’s hockey puck plan for deterring active shooters goes viral on TikTok

"Obviously, it’s just a deterrent, but it definitely makes us feel a little bit better."

Updated Sep. 20, 2022
picky eater: toddler sitting in high chair looking at plate of food

Confession: I’m a dietitian and feeding my daughter is a struggle

As a dietitian, I teach other parents how to feed their own kiddos. And yet, I couldn't even get my own daughter to try a new food, let alone accept it.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
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Image of parent-friendly desks at a Virginia library goes viral on Twitter

This workstation offers a convenient spot for parents and caregivers to work while keeping little ones safe and occupied.

Updated Feb. 01, 2022
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Jade on postpartum depression and anxiety while dealing with her baby’s sleep issues

"I felt like the biggest failure because I could not get him to sleep on his own through the night."

Updated Oct. 18, 2022
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The best books of 2022

Dust off that bookshelf and get ready to order this past year's most-loved books!

Updated Dec. 20, 2022
Luisa and Mirabel from Encanto

Apparently ‘Encanto’ artists had to fight for Luisa to have her signature muscles

Disney also underestimated the demand for Luisa merch—they predicted little girls would want Isabela or Mirabel instead.

Updated Jan. 24, 2022
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10 lunch ideas for kids that save money

Put those leftovers to work!

Updated Aug. 20, 2025
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My epidural worked *too* well—here’s what I wish I knew

I had a panic attack while in labor, but now I know what to ask for next time.

Updated Nov. 09, 2022
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What to say (and what not to say) to a family facing cancer

Two moms, both with sons affected by childhood cancer, offer up some words that lifted them up during their experiences, and tell us which comments would have been better left unsaid.

Updated Aug. 29, 2024
mother not in love with baby

I was not in love with my baby right away

I needed time to get to know him.

Updated Jan. 20, 2022
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