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A breakthrough for postpartum moms: What new research really says about tirzepatide and breastfeeding

“It’s not about racing to thinness. It’s about giving women safe, evidence-based options.”

Updated Oct. 06, 2025
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What if paying grandparents for child care could solve America’s childcare crisis?

The childcare solution America keeps overlooking might already be living down the street.

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
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Stay-at-home mom describes the uneasy shift from earning to ‘our money’—and why so many relate

When a stay-at-home mom admitted that spending “our money” still feels uncomfortable, millions of parents nodded along.

Updated Oct. 08, 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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Cardi B opened up about prenatal depression—and she’s helping moms feel less alone

She admitted that thoughts of raising her baby alone and losing her partner’s companionship spiralled into sadness and depression.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
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One workplace law cut miscarriage rates by nearly 10%—and it’s changing how we treat pregnancy at work

When workplaces make small accommodations, pregnancy outcomes improve dramatically.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
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The car ride that turned into emergency delivery—and somehow, everyone stayed calm

When your hospital run turns into an emergency delivery, calm, faith, and teamwork can make all the difference

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
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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
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Mom Genius baby gates recalled after safety warning—what parents need to know

No injuries have been reported, but a new recall is urging parents to stop using certain Mom Genius retractable safety gates immediately.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
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‘Is that a baby?’ The split-second that changed one driver’s morning

Bus driver Barbara Baker spotted a toddler alone in the street, and her quick thinking turned a regular route into a real-life rescue.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
Teaching about periods

Mom teaches son about periods—and the internet’s calling it a parenting masterclass

This mom turned laundry day into a powerful lesson on periods and empathy (and her son nailed it).

Updated Oct. 10, 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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‘Telling my husband I’m pregnant after 5 years of infertility’—the viral video giving hope to so many

“I never ever ever thought I’d see the day where I got to call him into the bathroom after finding out the test was, finally, positive 🥺 … A dream come true."

Updated Mar. 05, 2025
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No one warns you how emotional it is to watch your best friend become a mom

“You start to bond on this different level… like you just get each other.”

Updated Mar. 03, 2025
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Dad learns he’s having twins—his reaction is an emotional rollercoaster

“Joy and fear consumed that man QUICKLY.”

Updated Mar. 04, 2025
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New research finds you probably have a ‘favorite’ child—here’s why that’s OK

Not because we love them more or less, but because we’re human.

Updated Feb. 27, 2025
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Couple breaks Guinness World Record for longest marriage—84 years, 13 kids, 50+ grandkids

What can today’s parents learn from a couple who raised an entire generation—without the conveniences (or pressures) of modern parenting?

Updated Feb. 27, 2025
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Mummy Pig is expecting baby no. 3—and fellow pregnant mom Kylie Kelce helped announce it

"Peppa says, 'She's an even bigger sister now, and I'm an even bigger mummy.' Kids will humble you."

Updated Feb. 27, 2025
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Daughter shares her exam results—her dad’s reaction brings the internet to tears

The video captures the instant she told her dad she had passed her college exams. And his reaction? Pure, unfiltered joy.

Updated Feb. 27, 2025
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Rihanna opens up about mom guilt: ‘Everything I love robs me from them’

“It’s actually given me a lot more self-guilt.”

Updated Feb. 26, 2025
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New survey: 45% of women face infertility after an eating disorder

For many women, pregnancy is both joyful and vulnerable. While often framed as a glowing experience, the reality is more nuanced.

Updated Mar. 26, 2025
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Former ‘Bachelor’ star reverses vasectomy after scheduling it without his wife’s input

"All of our kids are, like, the best age right now. And I just felt like, ‘Dang it, I think we could do this again.’"

Updated Feb. 26, 2025
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Measles outbreak: What parents need to know to keep their kids safe

Measles cases are surging and public health officials are urging parents to take precautions.

Updated May. 01, 2025
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Spring forward without losing sleep: 5 tricks to adjusting to Daylight Saving Time with kids

DST is around the corner, and sadly, there are no exemptions for the already-sleep-deprived.

Updated Feb. 25, 2025
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Popular baby sunscreen recalled—what parents need to know

“We are committed to ensuring the highest safety and quality standards for our products.”

Updated Feb. 25, 2025
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Jersey Shore’s Sammi ‘Sweetheart’ Giancola is pregnant after years of infertility: ‘Our little miracle’

“We’ve been keeping a little secret… ✨Baby May Due August 2025✨🤰🏻.”

Updated Feb. 24, 2025
Nex Playground

Why the Nex Playground is the video game system you’ll actually want your kids to play for hours

Nex turns your living room into an arcade by transforming movement into gameplay…

Updated Feb. 24, 2025
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Toddler’s simple act of kindness for his grieving brother will melt your heart

As her older son, Mason, sobbed, mourning the loss of a loved one, his younger brother, Owen, quietly stepped in.

Updated Feb. 21, 2025
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How pregnancy diet influences a baby’s taste preferences

New research suggests that babies can “taste” flavors in the womb…

Updated Feb. 20, 2025
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The best kids’ movies coming out in 2025

Here’s a seasonal guide to the best kids' movies coming out in 2025.

Updated Mar. 18, 2025
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