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New poll reveals how little freedom kids have today—and why experts say it’s hurting them

Digital devices are deeply embedded in modern childhood, and the Harris Poll shows just how much they shape kids’ daily lives.

Updated Sep. 02, 2025
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Why pets are drawn to pregnant bellies—and what it means for baby

As their paws pressed down, her unborn baby kicked back, as if saying hello to his furry siblings.

Updated Aug. 29, 2025
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Updated Sep. 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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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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 $1,650 in the U.S. vs. $120 in Sweden: How one video highlights the daycare gap that’s frustrating parents

The comparison has struck a nerve and sparked conversations about what kind of daycare system parents deserve.

Updated Sep. 03, 2025
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Parents say they’ll go into debt to help kids fit in—here’s how to navigate back-to-school pressure

Parents of K–12 and college students plan to spend an average of $741 this year—$200 more than last year.

Updated Sep. 03, 2025
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Before school starts, this mom delivers a kindness lesson her daughter won’t forget

“The cool thing about being a human is that we’re all different.”

Updated Sep. 03, 2025
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This Disney mom turned theme parks into her kids’ classroom—and parents are fascinated

“That’s not the only place we learn. But as Disney locals here in Mickey’s backyard, it just was inevitable for us to start learning in the parks.”

Updated Sep. 02, 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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70+ Taurus-inspired baby names for babies born in April & May

Give that little bull a fitting moniker.

Updated Mar. 25, 2024
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This reporter says she wasn’t allowed to pump at work: ‘Find a Target or a hospital’

Kate Rayner is suing NBC Universal over her former station's lack of accommodations for her pumping.

Updated Apr. 22, 2022
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These are our 14 favorite face masks (and we’ve tried hundreds)

After lots of testing, we've got this figured out.

Updated May. 26, 2022
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How to get your child to listen the *first* time you say something, mama

Repeating yourself isn't good for you or your relationship with your child. So what is the alternative?

Updated Sep. 08, 2022
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‘Self-care’ is not enough to fix how much moms are burnt out

Society is asking you to nurture in an environment that does not nurture you back.

Updated Apr. 27, 2023
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Olympian and mom Allyson Felix is now the most decorated female track athlete in history

After competing in her first Olympics as a mom, Allyson Felix is now a 10-time Olympic medalist.

Updated Jan. 06, 2022
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Mandy Moore perfectly describes the ‘messy, rewarding’ experience of breastfeeding

It's National Breastfeeding Week, and one of our favorite moms perfectly captures alllll the feelings about breastfeeding.

Updated Jul. 06, 2022
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New line of Barbie dolls includes a COVID vaccine developer

Six female scientists and global frontline workers are honored in Mattel's latest Barbie line.

Updated Feb. 09, 2022
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Halsey shares new photo of son for #WorldBreastfeedingWeek

Halsey's son Ender is already two weeks old!

Updated Feb. 03, 2022
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Sleep like a baby: Your expert guide to 12 months of rest

We promise you’ll sleep again—but it’s going to be different.

Updated Jul. 05, 2022
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26 phrases to calm your angry child

18. "You are having a tough time. Let's figure this out together."

Updated Aug. 10, 2023
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My last-minute summer bucket list

We may not have gone on a big family vacation, BUT—we did enjoy the simple pleasures of life. 

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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‘Muppet Babies’ challenges gender norms by showing Gonzo happily wearing a dress

In the episode, Miss Piggy tells Gonzo, "You're our friend and we love you any way you are."

Updated Jan. 06, 2022
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Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard admit they ‘wait for the stink’ before bathing their kids

Just like Ashton and Mila, Kristen and Dax don't bathe their kids every day either.

Updated Sep. 30, 2022
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Mom relieves baby’s gas like a pro in viral TikTok

"How was he not floating around like a balloon?!" asked one commenter.

Updated Oct. 26, 2022
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Coco Austin on breastfeeding her 5-year-old: ‘Why take it away from her?’

Coco says breastfeeding her daughter is more about comfort than anything else, and she's totally unapologetic about it.

Updated Aug. 26, 2022
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Jenna Dewan says being a working mom with postpartum anxiety was ‘really difficult’

In a new interview, Jenna Dewan talks about her struggles when she was a first-time mom.

Updated Jun. 01, 2022
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Extended breastfeeding just happened for me—and I’m in no rush to end it

My son is two and a half and still nursing, and it's what makes sense for us.

Updated Feb. 19, 2025
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