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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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Financial Truths Before Maternity Leave

5 financial truths every mom should know before maternity leave

Maternity leave math is confusing, even when you have benefits. Here's facts that matter most and simple steps to take so your paycheck, premiums, and plans stay on track.

Updated Oct. 30, 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
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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
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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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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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Dads of preemies suffer from depression, too

As hospitals ramp up their efforts to treat postpartum depression in mothers, researchers say there's increasing evidence that dads need help, too.

Updated Jun. 01, 2022
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Moderna, Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines don’t lower sperm count, study says

Hopeful dads don't have to worry about the COVID vaccine impacting their fertility.

Updated Oct. 17, 2021
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How (and why) to talk to your kids about Juneteenth

Now is the perfect time to start teaching your kids about Juneteenth—and the history of race in the United States.

Updated Jun. 05, 2024
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How to keep your kids interested in learning this summer

Good news, mama: Avoiding the "summer slide" can be fun for everyone!

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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The Rock says having daughters taught him to be ‘more tender and gentle’

This is just one of a million reasons The Rock is the ultimate girl dad!

Updated Jan. 06, 2022
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James Van Der Beek is every parent wondering if they’re ‘good enough’

He makes a solid point about how easily we get caught up in the "bigger picture" and miss out on the "right now."

Updated Jan. 06, 2022
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Bindi Irwin gets candid about breastfeeding: ‘It’s a learning curve’

The new mom to 11-week-old baby Grace Warrior talks about being supportive no matter how mamas choose to feed their babies.

Updated Apr. 15, 2022
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Watch men become fathers in our emotional *grab the tissues* Father’s Day tribute

This intimate compilation video is "for the men reborn alongside us".

Updated Mar. 02, 2022
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Want to keep sand out of your car? Try this beach hack

Let's be real, mama, no one wants to be vacuuming sand out of the car all summer.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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To the mama embracing her grays: You’re not alone

The pandemic has more women than ever transitioning to gray hair.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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6 ways to stop being hard on yourself as a parent

When you hear that inner mom-guilt voice whisper, "you're not good enough," here's what to say to yourself instead.

Updated Oct. 16, 2025
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My husband is the best dad—even when his work takes him far away

Our kids might remember the days he wasn't here, but I know they'll remember how present and loving he was when home.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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5 of the best subscription boxes to keep your kids learning all summer

Kids need learning activities over summer break, and these subscription boxes can help.

Updated Jun. 17, 2021
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15 books about Juneteenth for kids of all ages

Juneteenth, or Emancipation Day, is an important holiday for kids to understand.

Updated May. 30, 2025
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Amazon Prime Day is coming! Here are the best early deals you can shop right now

It's coming on July 8-11, but you can get a jump today!

Updated Jun. 24, 2025
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Did I love you enough today?

In the moment, the chaos is so real, but when it's over, it's over and I just want to wake you up and say, "HEY! You did good today, kid."

Updated Mar. 23, 2023
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You can’t be a perfect mother. So be a ‘good enough’ mother.

Children are resilient and their emotional responses in the moment are not a measure of how good you are as a mother.

Updated Dec. 07, 2021
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I am not a perfect mom but I am a ‘good enough’ mom

Sometimes I buy big bags of organic carrots and sometimes I declare it ‘pizza night!’ I am good enough at nutrition.

Updated Jan. 27, 2023
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