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This nutritionist couldn’t find clean supplements for her neurodivergent son, so she made her own

How one nutritionist's kitchen experiments became a mission to help other parents.

Updated Jul. 30, 2025
Toddler in flight

The $3 item parents swear by for keeping babies and toddlers entertained on flights

One mom’s low-lift, genius solution is earning high praise from parentsβ€”and it costs less than your airport coffee: painter’s tape.

Updated Aug. 11, 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 birthβ€”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

β€œThe 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 momentβ€”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 momsβ€”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
CDC teen prediabetes

New CDC data shows nearly 1 in 3 U.S. teens have prediabetesβ€”what parents need to know

This finding doesn’t mean these kids are sick, and it doesn’t mean their future is already decided.

Updated Aug. 15, 2025
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The number of working moms with young kids just hit a 3-year low β€” here’s why

Child care costs, rigid schedules, and shrinking flexibility are forcing many to ask: how long can I really keep this going?

Updated Aug. 12, 2025
Boy mom

Why parents are calling out this β€˜boy mom’ post about her son’s future girlfriend

β€œI’m a boy mom and one day, some teenage girl is gonna break his heart… and I’m gonna have to square up with a 16-year-old.”

Updated Aug. 11, 2025
AI in parenting

The mom using AI to cut 97% of her mental loadβ€”and find more time for her kids

She’s using AI to handle everything from meal planning to meltdown-proof morning routines, freeing up her brain for the part of parenting she loves most.

Updated Aug. 11, 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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The pandemic is a crisis for girls’ education, says Malala Yousafzai

Nearly 130 million girls were denied education before the pandemic. Experts fear that an additional 20 million girls are at risk of dropping out because of COVID-19.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Katy Perry is back at work on ‘American Idol’ 6 weeks after giving birth

And we're obsessed with her nod to pumping.

Updated Oct. 10, 2020
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This astronaut father chooses his daughter’s wedding over his next space flight

Astronaut Chris Ferguson is stepping down as commander of the historic flight for a very important reason.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Is the SNOO worth it?

I wouldn't have been able to do the newborn phase without it.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022
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Indigenous motherhood is doing some of the hardest emotional labor we will ever have to do in our lives

We are mothers and children who are living, breathing fighters against oppression, privilege, colonialism, reconciliation, racism, prejudice and injustice.

Updated Oct. 17, 2022
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Barbie is going viral for talking about racism in a way that kids can understand

This powerful video shows how kids can be an ally.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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I’ve been struggling to find joy so I made these easy decor changes

Adding these small things made me so happy.

Updated Mar. 14, 2022
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5 ways to make Kegel exercises more effective

Here's why Kegels aren't a silver bullet for pelvic floor healthβ€”and pelvic floor exercises that can help.

Updated May. 03, 2023
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A baby swaddle saved my motherhood

As long as I had it with me, I knew I could figure it out.

Updated Oct. 09, 2020
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‘No’ means no and other life lessons I’m teaching my daughters

I’m determined to raise my daughters to be strong, confident, and happy. I want them to grow up to be warriors.

Updated Oct. 09, 2020
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10 important phrases parents can use to empower their daughters

7. "How can you be a light in this situation?"

Updated Feb. 23, 2024
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How to raise girls who lead

Follow these steps to help your daughter shift from observer to leader.

Updated Jul. 26, 2022
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These are the best tweets from the VP debate that *all* mothers can relate to

Thank you, Twitter for keeping us entertained ~soblol~.

Updated May. 20, 2022
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