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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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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
Things To Know About C-Sections

10 things seasoned moms want you to know about C-sections

Ten mom-tested truths about C-sections, backed by leading medical guidance, to help you plan your birth, advocate in the OR and recover with confidence.

Updated Oct. 30, 2025
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New study uncovers a surprising link between C-sections and sleep

Every mom expects sleepless nights with a newborn. For those recovering from a C-section, that exhaustion may have a deeper cause.

Updated Oct. 20, 2025
Charlie Puth

Charlie Puth’s tender “Changes” video reveal shows he’s preparing for his biggest role yet—fatherhood

For Charlie, this reveal marks a personal milestone, and a glimpse into how love and family can shape creativity.

Updated Oct. 17, 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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This time-lapse proves moms are never off the clock

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It’s official: the CDC says you don’t have to wipe everything down

And if you're cleaning with disinfectants, the practice may actually cause more harm than good.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Emilia Clarke has written a comic book with a single mom superhero

"We're always calling mothers superheroes, and I'm like, what if they were? What if they legitimately were superheroes?"

Updated Feb. 11, 2022
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8 things I want you to know about infertility

It's important to normalize infertility challenges.

Updated Mar. 28, 2022
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4 lies I believed about morning sickness—before I had it myself

If you've never had morning sickness before, here's the DL on what it's really like.

Updated Nov. 04, 2022
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This multi-functional nightlight is a bedtime must-have

The Hatch Baby Rest light and sound machine will solve bedtime issues for babies, toddlers, and big kids.

Updated Apr. 19, 2022
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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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