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A breakthrough for postpartum moms: What new research really says about tirzepatide and breastfeeding

“It’s not about racing to thinness. It’s about giving women safe, evidence-based options.”

Updated Oct. 06, 2025
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What if paying grandparents for child care could solve America’s childcare crisis?

The childcare solution America keeps overlooking might already be living down the street.

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
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Stay-at-home mom describes the uneasy shift from earning to ‘our money’—and why so many relate

When a stay-at-home mom admitted that spending “our money” still feels uncomfortable, millions of parents nodded along.

Updated Oct. 08, 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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Cardi B opened up about prenatal depression—and she’s helping moms feel less alone

She admitted that thoughts of raising her baby alone and losing her partner’s companionship spiralled into sadness and depression.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
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One workplace law cut miscarriage rates by nearly 10%—and it’s changing how we treat pregnancy at work

When workplaces make small accommodations, pregnancy outcomes improve dramatically.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
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The car ride that turned into emergency delivery—and somehow, everyone stayed calm

When your hospital run turns into an emergency delivery, calm, faith, and teamwork can make all the difference

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
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Kieran Culkin’s wife Jazz Charton is 9 months pregnant—fulfilling their Oscars “baby pact”

The couple, who already share daughter Kinsey, 6, and son Wilder, 4, are adding another little one to the family.

Updated Sep. 30, 2025
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Mom Genius baby gates recalled after safety warning—what parents need to know

No injuries have been reported, but a new recall is urging parents to stop using certain Mom Genius retractable safety gates immediately.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
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‘Is that a baby?’ The split-second that changed one driver’s morning

Bus driver Barbara Baker spotted a toddler alone in the street, and her quick thinking turned a regular route into a real-life rescue.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
Teaching about periods

Mom teaches son about periods—and the internet’s calling it a parenting masterclass

This mom turned laundry day into a powerful lesson on periods and empathy (and her son nailed it).

Updated Oct. 10, 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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State of Motherhood

This time-lapse proves moms are never off the clock

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Mom rage is a symptom of a much deeper problem

Mom rage is a symptom of how much we expect from mothers—and how little we support them in that work.

Updated Oct. 26, 2022
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Motherly Timeless Furniture Collection Giveaway

Good luck, mama!

Updated Feb. 19, 2025
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To my unborn child

The English language refers to the incident as a "miscarriage." The Filipino and Bicol languages, on the other hand, labeled me as a woman with an unborn child, as "nakunan/nakuanan." These roughly translate into "someone from whom something was taken away."

Updated Feb. 07, 2022
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Bringing the spirit of Hanukkah to life during the pandemic

Our frustration and anger may be the catalyst to fuel and fan the flames of positive change.

Updated Jan. 13, 2022
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Sometimes you just need a win

At that moment, standing in my cluttered kitchen with crumbs everywhere, dirty dishes, half-full juice boxes and half-eaten apples on every inch of counter space, I was the JLo of dinnertime.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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I love you mom, but I’m ignoring your advice about my kids

While it's true that there is value in home remedies and anecdotal advice, here's the thing: We must also give ourselves the freedom to ignore advice. It's okay not to do something "just because your mom did it."

Updated May. 18, 2023
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Police officer adopts child he met on duty

Lieutenant Brian Zach begs families to consider adoption: it's "well worth it."

Updated Feb. 15, 2022
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80+ books to help you escape this winter

Pull up a seat and get comfy.

Updated Feb. 04, 2022
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Our ugly Christmas tree tradition

Sorry, Rockefeller Center—we've been doing it for years.

Updated Nov. 28, 2022
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Bitsy’s Gabrielle Union, Maggie Patton, and Alex Buckley on healthy eating for all

In this episode, Liz speaks with Gabrielle Union, Maggie Patton, and Alex Buckley, who are all working together to grow Bitsy's, their healthy food brand for kids, which was born out of a mission to address childhood obesity. We also happened to record the morning that Gabby and her husband were named two of Time Magazine's100 most influential people and Gabby shared how being a mother has inspired her to become a better global citizen and changemaker.

Updated Jun. 29, 2023
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Move over Hygge, friluftsliv is the concept we should all be focusing on now

It's the Nordic concept of staying outdoors.

Updated May. 20, 2022
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The one way I’m willing to embarrass myself for my baby

Because no one appreciates my version of Hall and Oates more than he does.

Updated Mar. 09, 2022
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20 gifts every new homeowner secretly wants

Everything they need to feel at home.

Updated Nov. 09, 2022
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My mom was always the last one out of the house

Now I know why.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Nicole Kidman says watching her kids ‘yearn for their friends’ during pandemic is hard

Kidman says she was unprepared for the level of loneliness her daughters are experiencing.

Updated Oct. 19, 2021
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