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Parents say curiosity matters—then tell kids “be careful” 27 times daily, according to research

It's clear we're walking a tightrope between fostering exploration and avoiding a trip to the ER.

Updated Nov. 04, 2025
Mother's touch explained

The surprising science behind a mother’s touch—and why it soothes babies so deeply

What if a simple stroke could flip a “safety switch” in your baby—and even calm you too?

Updated Nov. 04, 2025
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Is melatonin safe for kids? What every exhausted parent needs to know

Before you add it to cart, pediatrician Dr. Jessica Klein wants you to pump the brakes and get the facts.

Updated Oct. 31, 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

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 once thought he wasn’t ready for kids. Now he’s a dad of three

Kieran Culkin once wasn’t sure about having kids — now he and Jazz Charton are celebrating their third

Updated Nov. 05, 2025
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Troian Bellisario and Patrick J. Adams share they’re expecting baby No. 3—with a love letter to their future child

Patrick J. Adams’ heartfelt love letter to his unborn child perfectly captures the wonder, uncertainty, and endless love that comes with welcoming a baby

Updated Nov. 05, 2025
Soon To Be Dads

8 ways dads-to-be can truly show up during the third trimester

Eight concrete ways dads-to-be can show up in the third trimester. Learn warning signs, practice labor support and prep the fourth trimester. Practical, calm and evidence-based.

Updated Oct. 30, 2025
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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A teacher used a vase to explain grief to her fourth graders—and parents everywhere are learning from it

When Ryan Brazil told her students, “We make space for each other,” she offered a truth that extends well beyond her classroom.

Updated Nov. 05, 2025
CDC pasta recall

CDC expands pasta recall after 6 deaths: What parents need to know

The CDC has expanded a pasta recall tied to Listeria deaths—parents are urged to check their freezers now

Updated Nov. 04, 2025
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Pregnant? Bookmark these 13 articles now

A guide for every stage in your incredible journey.

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Women's History Month - Mom and grandma reading a book to her son

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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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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The teal pumpkin project: How you can support kids with allergies on Halloween

The Teal Pumpkin Project helps families celebrate the treat-filled holiday more safely.

Updated Sep. 27, 2024
little baby hooked up to machines in the NICU - essay on postpartum PTSD

Jessica on having postpartum PTSD being the mom of two sick babies

I believe it is vital for me to share my story and to let other parents who are going through similar experiences know that they are never alone.

Updated Oct. 20, 2022
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