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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

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Motherhood can be so many things. And we want to hear what it’s like for you in 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
Morning sickness research

The surprising reason morning sickness may be good for you and your baby

Researchers say it may be a sign of a healthy, finely tuned immune system working behind the scenes.

Updated Sep. 29, 2025
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Shaun Alexander reveals baby no. 14 is on the way—inside life with his 13 kids

From NFL stardom to fathering a bustling household, Shaun Alexander’s journey shows what family connection looks like at scale.

Updated Sep. 26, 2025
Grandparents

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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Mom lets grandparents break the rules—and it’s winning hearts online

When it comes to childcare, sometimes letting grandparents do their thing is the best parenting hack

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
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A 9-year-old’s English lessons for her dad are melting hearts everywhere

e. And a 9-year-old teacher whose mantra—“It takes process”—is turning everyday lessons into heartwarming TikTok magic.

Updated Oct. 08, 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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‘No plastic, no noise, no color’: Mom’s viral birthday party rules spark backlash online

If guests couldn’t comply, they were encouraged to give the child a handmade card…

Updated Feb. 19, 2025
Peanut allergies in kids

A new study just changed how we manage peanut allergies in kids

Researchers found that a simple, gradual exposure to peanuts helped children with peanut allergies build tolerance.

Updated Feb. 17, 2025
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Flight attendant helps deliver baby mid-air: ‘I might have been a midwife in another life’

A routine flight took an unforgettable turn when a mom went into labor mid-air—leading to a remarkable team effort at 30,000 feet.

Updated Feb. 17, 2025
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Why is there an egg shortage? What’s causing high prices and the best protein alternatives

In response to the dwindling supply and escalating prices, several major grocery chains have implemented purchase limits on eggs.

Updated Feb. 14, 2025
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“We need more men like you”: A stranger’s note left this dad in tears

“From a dad to a dad. Thank you for being the dad they need you to be regardless of who’s watching…"

Updated Feb. 14, 2025
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A stranger’s kindness at a nail salon has moms everywhere tearing up

“This sweet girl noticed I was overwhelmed at the nail salon and offered to hold baby girl so I could get my nails done…"

Updated Feb. 14, 2025
Hailey Beiber

Hailey Bieber’s latest TikTok is proof that ‘mom brain’ spares no one

If this isn’t peak mom brain, we don’t know what is. But before we brush it off as forgetfulness, science suggests there’s more to it.

Updated Apr. 25, 2025
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Baby born on the NYC subway—and strangers rallied to help in a moment of pure humanity

A 25-year-old woman went into labor around 11:30 a.m. on a southbound W train.

Updated Feb. 13, 2025
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Teddy bears aren’t just for kids—why comfort objects might help adults sleep better too

Hugging a stuffed animal or weighted plush can reduce cortisol levels and lower anxiety.

Updated Feb. 13, 2025
Dad with Alexa

This dad never saw it coming—How his daughter used Alexa to outsmart him

Instead of accepting this vague promise like previous generations of children, his daughter turns to Alexa and says, “Alexa, set a timer for one minute.”

Updated Feb. 13, 2025
Baby's first carwash

This baby’s priceless reaction to his first car wash will leave you in awe

As the brushes spin and water cascades down the windows, his expression shifts from curiosity to awe to sheer delight.

Updated Feb. 13, 2025
Canned Tuna recalled

Major canned tuna recall: Trader Joe’s, Walmart, and more pull products over safety risk

The issue with the pull-tab lids could allow bacteria to grow inside the cans—leading to a serious illness called botulism.

Updated Feb. 13, 2025
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911 dispatcher reunites with New Hampshire family after life-changing emergency birth

“You guys have had a lasting impact on me. I’m not going to forget it.”

Updated Feb. 13, 2025
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More kids than ever are drawing scientists as women—and it’s giving us hope

The change in children's drawings over five decades shows us that progress is possible.

Updated Feb. 12, 2025
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Moms are fighting back against TSA’s breast milk mistreatment—will this bill finally fix it?

Getting breast milk and pumping supplies through TSA can be an unpredictable ordeal.

Updated Feb. 12, 2025
Gender reveal using a pink and blue designer handbags

This gender reveal costs more than a mortgage—inside the viral designer bag trend

Viral TikToks show expecting parents handing over their sealed sonogram results to store associates at Chanel, Hermès, and Dior.

Updated Feb. 12, 2025
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Divorcing dad’s brilliant way to stay close to his kids—no matter the distance

“My 7-year-old will message me almost every day when he gets home to say hi and chat a bit. It’s super sweet.”

Updated Feb. 12, 2025
Parents giving comfort taps to baby

This baby’s comfort taps might be the most powerful thing you see today

Mimicking parents’ actions isn’t just cute; it’s an essential part of early development.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
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