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Do babies speak a “secret language”? A viral TikTok has parents all curious

At one predictable moment, a baby onscreen bursts into laughter, and parents gleefully scribble across the screen: “I think she understood.”

Updated Aug. 22, 2025
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10 healthy cereal options to get you through busy school mornings

Even as an RD, I don’t always have it in me to make breakfast from scratch.

Updated Aug. 25, 2025
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American Girl just gave us plush versions of our childhood obsessions (and my inner Molly McIntire stan is living)

Each doll is $65 and comes with a board book. Your inner child is not included but will probably show up uninvited anyway.

Updated Aug. 22, 2025
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Do moms ever get to ‘bed rot’ again? This viral debate hits hard

In her video, which has more than 2 million views, DiDonato said the second she had her baby, she stopped sitting down

Updated Aug. 22, 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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Florida just made parking easier for pregnant moms—could your state be next?

The CDC notes that many pregnancy complications, such as preeclampsia or pelvic instability, impact walking or standing.

Updated Jul. 25, 2025
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Why some moms check every backpack on a playdate—and what it says about parenting today

When does checking a child’s belongings become a tool for guidance, and when does it cross the line?

Updated Aug. 28, 2025
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Mom’s 6-year-old asks the kind of questions that leave parents laughing—and low-key rethinking life

“Why are you always going to work but never have any money?” to “When I sneeze do my bones come out?”

Updated Aug. 28, 2025
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The hidden labor behind kids’ birthdays—and why moms are done carrying it alone

A mom’s Reddit post reveals the hidden labor behind kids’ birthdays, from planning to presents, and why recognition matters.

Updated Aug. 28, 2025
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They went in for a 38-week appointment… and came home with a baby

At 38 weeks pregnant, they expected a quick check-in with their doctor and then to head back home to keep preparing for their baby’s arrival.

Updated Aug. 27, 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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8 lies I believed about what parenting in a pandemic would be like—until we all lived it

#2: That I would be ready to send my kids back to school when it became a possibility.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Kim Kardashian & Kanye West are divorcing after six years of marriage

The end of their marriage doesn't mean the end of their family.

Updated Jan. 28, 2022
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Dear self, it’s ok to feel like motherhood is full of contradictions

I've never been more broken, and yet never been more complete.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Stop telling women how and what they share about their pregnancies

It happened again with Meghan Markle's pregnancy announcement, and it needs to stop.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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These 19 photos show the scary reality many Texans are living through right now

Power outages, frigid temperatures and now warnings about contaminated water supplies.

Updated May. 20, 2022
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8 lies I believed about the terrible twos because everyone said they were the worst

That it's a stage parents should dread.

Updated Aug. 31, 2022
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This powerful photo of a breastfeeding ICU nurse in PPE reminds us how essential working moms really are

ICU nurse Mandi Tuhro snapped this photo of herself during a much-needed break.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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35+ royally-inspired baby names for your little majesty

For the littlest kings and queens.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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The 10 best math toys for your preschooler

The best way to teach young ones math is to make it come to life.

Updated Dec. 19, 2023
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11 best baby monitors to give you peace of mind

From high tech to the most basic models, these are the monitors worth checking out.

Updated Nov. 13, 2024
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Katy Perry gets candid about going back to work as a new mom

"Women are the most powerful beings on the planet."

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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The strange science behind phantom baby kicks

They are more common than you might think.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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