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Breastfeeding research

New research reveals a hidden way breastfeeding may protect moms for decades

It’s a discovery that deepens what we know about the lasting strength of maternal biology.

Updated Oct. 23, 2025
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Families brace for empty grocery cards as a government shutdown drags on

For millions of parents, that quick EBT balance check is really a check on whether there’s enough for milk, bread, and dinner tonight.

Updated Oct. 23, 2025
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How to feed your family for under $5: Canned bean dinners that are really delicious

Affordable canned bean dinners under $5 that stretch your budget without sacrificing nutrition or taste when money is tight.

Updated Oct. 29, 2025
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Minnesota mom spots smoke from school bus and saves 22 children from fire

A Bethel, Minnesota mother’s quick thinking turned an ordinary school day into a lesson on intuition, courage, and the quiet power of community.

Updated Oct. 29, 2025

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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Things To Know About C-Sections

10 things seasoned moms want you to know about C-sections

Ten mom-tested truths about C-sections, backed by leading medical guidance, to help you plan your birth, advocate in the OR and recover with confidence.

Updated Oct. 30, 2025
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New study uncovers a surprising link between C-sections and sleep

Every mom expects sleepless nights with a newborn. For those recovering from a C-section, that exhaustion may have a deeper cause.

Updated Oct. 20, 2025
Charlie Puth

Charlie Puth’s tender “Changes” video reveal shows he’s preparing for his biggest role yet—fatherhood

For Charlie, this reveal marks a personal milestone, and a glimpse into how love and family can shape creativity.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025
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Sofia Richie Grainge’s baby news comes with a surprise no one saw coming

But beneath the buzz was something deeper: a reflection of how modern motherhood and ambition can coexist, and even fuel one another.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025
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Child therapist “10 truths” go viral: What actually works at home

“When we know better, we do better and that’s how we break cycles"

Updated Nov. 03, 2025
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The 5-second trick that keeps one mom from yelling when her kids make a mess

When her 6-year-old spilled yogurt on the couch, one mom resisted the urge to yell—and changed her whole parenting mindset instead.

Updated Nov. 03, 2025
Harppa high chair recall

Popular high chair recalled after reports of deadly safety hazards—here’s what parents need to know

Harppa’s 5-in-1 Convertible High Chair has just been recalled after federal safety officials found it poses serious fall and entrapment risks

Updated Nov. 03, 2025
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When her 94-year-old grandma on hospice spoke up, this mom heard the truth behind all the criticism

Parenting with empathy doesn’t erase the past, but it can begin to rewrite the story.

Updated Oct. 30, 2025
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Pregnant? Bookmark these 13 articles now

A guide for every stage in your incredible journey.

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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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This time-lapse proves moms are never off the clock

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Which supplements should I take to increase fertility?

While no supplement is a "magic bullet" for fertility, many over-the-counter fertility supplements can supply necessary nutrients.

Updated Nov. 22, 2022
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10 essential facts about getting pregnant they didn’t teach in sex ed

1. There are a lot of ways to make a baby (and they are all beautiful).

Updated Nov. 23, 2022
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9 safe and simple pregnancy exercises for each trimester

Exercising during pregnancy can have big benefits for both you and baby. Here's what to do—and what to avoid.

Updated Sep. 28, 2021

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Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Trisha on feeling alone and isolated during postpartum depression

I thought it meant I was defective and not really cut out to be a mom. I had entire weeks where the only person I spoke to outside my home was the grocery store cashier. I was often alone as a new mom and later when I became a stay-at-home mom.

Updated Oct. 20, 2022
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CDC panel recommends the Pfizer vaccine for children 12 and older

Children could get their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine as early as tomorrow.

Updated Dec. 15, 2021
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13 products to help manage eczema in kids

A dermatologist shares products and easy practices to alleviate the inflammation ASAP.

Updated Dec. 22, 2022
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25+ Halloween costumes from Amazon for babies, toddlers and kids

If you're more B-U-Y and less DIY, we've got you.

Updated Aug. 15, 2022
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30+ last-minute Halloween costumes you can pull together NOW

If your little one is going as a lion, coordinating is as easy as breaking out the khakis!

Updated Oct. 19, 2022
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17 must-have children’s books to celebrate International Day of the Girl

These books celebrate the power of girls, and inspire us to create a world where kids are free to be regardless of their gender.

Updated Oct. 04, 2023
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40 Halloween jokes that are a ghoulishly good time

Because Halloween doesn't have to be just scary, it can be funny too!

Updated Oct. 10, 2022
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Shakira says she worries about her kids ‘constantly,’ and SAME

"I'm a tiger mom and a helicopter mom and all these different moms," she joked in an interview with Cosmo.

Updated Oct. 02, 2022
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Britney Spears personally thanks the #FreeBritney movement in new Instagram post

"I have no words … because of you guys and your constant resilience in freeing me from my conservatorship."

Updated Jan. 06, 2022
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I’m a midwife, and I can’t be silent about our broken birthing system

A midwife speaks about the world's other other health crisis we need to confront.

Updated Oct. 15, 2021
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100+ mom jokes from some of the funniest moms on the internet

As the saying goes, from Mother's Day to relatable parenting disasters, these mom jokes are "funny cause they're true."

Updated Aug. 30, 2022
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30 simple ways to entertain your toddler

For those days when your little one has lots of energy—and you don't.

Updated May. 24, 2023
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