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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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This viral blankie story proves kids know exactly what they need to feel safe

When the youngest gets attention, the oldest often steps in with their own showstopper act.

Updated Sep. 04, 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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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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Chrissy Teigen says Meghan Markle reached out to her after the loss of her son Jack

She also talks about what Meghan Markle is really like in real life.

Updated Feb. 04, 2022
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There’s a new push to ban the sale of crib bumpers

What you need to know to keep your baby safe, mama.

Updated Apr. 21, 2021
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The one recipe I actually inherited from my mom: the sick kid meal

We tend to turn to the same foods to serve our sick kids as our own parents did.

Updated Dec. 16, 2021
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President Biden spoke to George Floyd’s daughter following yesterday’s guilty verdict

"Daddy did change the world," Biden told Gianna Floyd.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Omsom’s spice packs saved my dinner routine—and possibly my marriage

Salt and pepper was the extent of my food seasoning—and it was kind of a problem.

Updated Feb. 11, 2022
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15 great children’s books about the environment to read for Earth Day

Help your little ones save the planet this Earth Day.

Updated Apr. 22, 2025
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Kids can get free meals through next school year

The United States Department of Agriculture has extended its universal free lunch program through the 2021-2022 school year.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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If we want to end racial disparities for moms and babies, we need to invest in our children—today

Women and children are dying needlessly. If we want to save lives in the future, we need to act now.

Updated Mar. 23, 2022
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5 lies I believed about weaning before I stopped breastfeeding

Weaning your baby from breastfeeding is a whole new emotional roller coaster.

Updated Aug. 24, 2022
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Here’s why most Americans think their mama is “the cool mom”

We all think our mama is a "cool mom"—and we're all right.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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11 kids’ books written by musicians that may surprise you

From Lil Nas X to Guns N' Roses, these singers are writing books with their littlest audience in mind.

Updated Apr. 20, 2021
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Eva Mendes’s favorite parenting advice sparks conversation about spanking

Parents are weighing in on the controversial punishment after Mendes made it clear that she's an anti-spanking mama.

Updated Oct. 02, 2022
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Here’s how I care for my kids’ hearts and minds as a Black mom

Talk with them, not at them. Make this a conversation they want to participate in—and further it with everyone in their lives as they grow.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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5 powerful ways young kids can take action against racism

Help young kids feel their own power with these simple actions

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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We love this daughter’s spot-on impression of her WFH mama

Our kids are watching us. And they're learning that we are masters of multitasking.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Experts say these will be the must-have toys for summer

While an old-fashioned sprinkler is hard to beat, these must-have toys will keep your children entertained all summer long.

Updated Apr. 24, 2025
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