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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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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
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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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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10 tasty + festive cocktails to toast goodbye to 2020 🎉

We threw in some mocktails, too! Cheers.

Updated Dec. 22, 2020
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An ode to the wild child

They are doing things differently, not caring what other people think. They're carving out their own place in this world. They're marching to the beat of their own drum.

Updated Sep. 23, 2022
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Hilaria Baldwin: 3-year-olds are the ‘hardest’ age—and we get it

There's a reason that the expression 'threenager' exists.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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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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