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Do babies speak a “secret language”? A viral TikTok has parents all curious

At one predictable moment, a baby onscreen bursts into laughter, and parents gleefully scribble across the screen: “I think she understood.”

Updated Aug. 22, 2025
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10 healthy cereal options to get you through busy school mornings

Even as an RD, I don’t always have it in me to make breakfast from scratch.

Updated Aug. 25, 2025
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American Girl just gave us plush versions of our childhood obsessions (and my inner Molly McIntire stan is living)

Each doll is $65 and comes with a board book. Your inner child is not included but will probably show up uninvited anyway.

Updated Aug. 22, 2025
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Do moms ever get to ‘bed rot’ again? This viral debate hits hard

In her video, which has more than 2 million views, DiDonato said the second she had her baby, she stopped sitting down

Updated Aug. 22, 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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Pregnant moms are losing safe places to give birth—and rural families are paying the price

Because in parts of rural America, it’s not just hard to find a place to give birth. It’s becoming nearly impossible.

Updated Aug. 08, 2025
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Why stress during pregnancy affects your baby’s gut health

“The upshot is that pregnant women should be pampered if we want the best for their babies.”

Updated Jul. 31, 2025
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French baby names are having a moment—and Olivia Culpo’s pick shows exactly why

French baby names offer a quiet magic that touches on meaning, sound, and feeling all at once.

Updated Jul. 17, 2025
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Florida just made parking easier for pregnant moms—could your state be next?

The CDC notes that many pregnancy complications, such as preeclampsia or pelvic instability, impact walking or standing.

Updated Jul. 25, 2025
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Why some moms check every backpack on a playdate—and what it says about parenting today

When does checking a child’s belongings become a tool for guidance, and when does it cross the line?

Updated Aug. 28, 2025
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Mom’s 6-year-old asks the kind of questions that leave parents laughing—and low-key rethinking life

“Why are you always going to work but never have any money?” to “When I sneeze do my bones come out?”

Updated Aug. 28, 2025
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The hidden labor behind kids’ birthdays—and why moms are done carrying it alone

A mom’s Reddit post reveals the hidden labor behind kids’ birthdays, from planning to presents, and why recognition matters.

Updated Aug. 28, 2025
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They went in for a 38-week appointment… and came home with a baby

At 38 weeks pregnant, they expected a quick check-in with their doctor and then to head back home to keep preparing for their baby’s arrival.

Updated Aug. 27, 2025
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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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9 postpartum undies that make the fourth trimester a little easier

From bleeding and leaks to caring for a c-section incision, these undies have your back–er, well, you know.

Updated May. 02, 2022
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Watch Ashton Kutcher + Mila Kunis hilariously prove they DO bathe their kids, actually

Kutcher and Kunis show they're good sports after breaking the internet last week over how often they bathe their kids.

Updated Sep. 30, 2022
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Kim Kardashian says body-shaming during her pregnancies ‘killed’ her self-esteem

"I can't believe that this was acceptable and that this was okay," she said on Kristen Bell's podcast.

Updated Sep. 28, 2022
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Mom begs people to take COVID seriously as her 9-year-old fights for her life

"Look at my child!" she wrote on Facebook. "THIS is why people are afraid. THIS is why people beg for you to wear a mask."

Updated Sep. 30, 2022
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Simone Biles says she’s ‘very much pro-choice’ AND supports the foster system

The Olympics superstar is also a foster child herself, and says she believes in a person's right to choose when it comes to abortion.

Updated Oct. 01, 2022
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Homeschooling turned out to be my self-care

For this single mom and her son, homeschooling solved issues they didn't even know were there.

Updated Oct. 21, 2021
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‘Male’ and ‘female’ labels should be left off birth certificates, says AMA in new recommendation ️‍

The AMA says that assigning sex at birth "perpetuates the view that it is immutable and fails to recognize the medical spectrum of gender identity."

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Ashley Graham admits that ‘bounce back’ culture affected her first pregnancy

But the soon-to-be mama of two says she's relinquishing control of those worries this time around.

Updated Oct. 02, 2022
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Mom of triplets shows massive stockpile of breastmilk she’s produced in viral TikTok

"Never doubt a determined mother," she captioned the video.

Updated Oct. 01, 2022
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Kim Kardashian admits she’s bad at ‘saying no’ to her kids like the rest of us

Raise your hand if you give into your kids more than you should. Oops.

Updated Jan. 06, 2022
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The best exercises and stretches to prepare for labor

Build strength and flexibility now for your big day to come, mama.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Hunter McGrady says exclusively breastfeeding negatively impacted her mental health

In a post for World Breastfeeding Week, she shared the reality of breastfeeding: it's far from easy.

Updated Oct. 02, 2022
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Viral TikTok shows the safety mistake we’re making with rear-facing car seats

Luckily, it's a very easy fix. The more you know!

Updated Oct. 01, 2022
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