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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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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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​Barack Obama reveals Malia’s boyfriend quarantined with the family

"He's British. Wonderful young man."

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Need a new show to binge? Why I’m loving ‘Insecure’

If you've never watched the HBO show, now's the time.

Updated Jan. 25, 2022
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The co-parenting in ‘Love Life’ is #goals—and we need more like it

The romantic comedy show gives us an actual modern family.

Updated Feb. 11, 2022
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Mamaita on postpartum depression and the medication that saved her life

"I would go to empty out the dishwasher and by the time I'd reach the cabinet with the clean plate, I'd be bawling."

Updated Oct. 20, 2022
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These aren’t your mama’s traditional holiday cookies

If you want to take shake it up this year, why not try a no-bake or vegan dessert?

Updated Dec. 03, 2021
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Am I raising a little jerk?

What a clinical psychologist wants you to know about kids who "act out."

Updated Feb. 07, 2022
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Survey: Screen time + emotional health are top concerns for parents

A national poll reveals parents are worried about social media use, bullying, and internet safety for their kids

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Is a post-pandemic baby boom coming?

One scholar predicts a new 'roaring 20s' era following widespread vaccination against COVID-19

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Zoom drops time limits for calls over the holidays

The company is doing away with the 40-minute call time limit for the holidays

Updated Jan. 13, 2022
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‘Full (and Fuller) House’ might be the perfect family sitcom

Watching it with my kids brings me right back to my childhood.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Breast milk could hold key to protecting us against coronavirus

One reason breast milk is so powerful is that it carries antibodies that help babies fight off disease. And antibodies might just be the next battlefront in our returning to normal after the COVID-19 epidemic.

Updated Apr. 15, 2022
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To the boss who’s given me empathy and empowerment this year, thank you

A reminder that a little humanity goes a long way, and a lot of humanity might change someone's life.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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You can now stream Peloton’s new prenatal program

Created for the 'strongest creatures on the planet': Mothers.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Parenting in 2020 was all about winging it

A lot of 'firsts' happened for me this year.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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What is a ‘gentle’ C-section?

The C-section procedure itself stays the same, but the mood is different.

Updated Oct. 11, 2022
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Dr. Fauci says he gave Santa the COVID-19 vaccine: ‘He is good to go’

Christmas is not cancelled, and we are so grateful to all the helpers.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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