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Breastfeeding research

New research reveals a hidden way breastfeeding may protect moms for decades

It’s a discovery that deepens what we know about the lasting strength of maternal biology.

Updated Oct. 23, 2025
SNAP benefits

Families brace for empty grocery cards as a government shutdown drags on

For millions of parents, that quick EBT balance check is really a check on whether there’s enough for milk, bread, and dinner tonight.

Updated Oct. 23, 2025
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This first grade teacher’s daily affirmation is the pep talk we all need

A viral video reminds us why elementary school teachers deserve every ounce of our respect—and a significant raise.

Updated Oct. 20, 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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New study uncovers a surprising link between C-sections and sleep

Every mom expects sleepless nights with a newborn. For those recovering from a C-section, that exhaustion may have a deeper cause.

Updated Oct. 20, 2025
Charlie Puth

Charlie Puth’s tender “Changes” video reveal shows he’s preparing for his biggest role yet—fatherhood

For Charlie, this reveal marks a personal milestone, and a glimpse into how love and family can shape creativity.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025
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Sofia Richie Grainge’s baby news comes with a surprise no one saw coming

But beneath the buzz was something deeper: a reflection of how modern motherhood and ambition can coexist, and even fuel one another.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025
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Stanford research reveals the powerful role of a mother’s voice in premature babies’ development

Every story, song, or word helps their brain connect language and emotion in ways that last well beyond infancy.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025
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A girl asks for space—her mom’s quiet response is healing the internet

In a world that often celebrates control, this mom showed that love can be strongest when it gives room to grow.

Updated Oct. 27, 2025
Her son made a snarky remark during her run and what happened next taught a powerful lesson

A mom went out for a jog—and came home with a lesson in raising respectful sons

Raising boys means teaching that success and strength are rooted in respect, compassion, and confidence that celebrates others’ light.

Updated Oct. 27, 2025
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A boy kept tearing up another child’s lunchbox notes—until that mom did something no one expected

What began as a torn napkin turned into a lesson that stretched far beyond one school lunch.

Updated Oct. 27, 2025
Motherhood without mom

For 1 in 3 new moms, motherhood begins without a mother’s support—and it’s reshaping how we understand postpartum care

These statistics tell a story of absence—of mothers longing for guidance that once felt guaranteed.

Updated Oct. 24, 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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This time-lapse proves moms are never off the clock

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Marriage after kids: A couple holding hands

The honest truth about how my marriage has changed since having kids

If you asked me how my marriage has changed since having kids, I’d say we have learned how to communicate with each other more effectively.

Updated Dec. 23, 2024
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The stages of motherhood that will break your heart (in the best way)

I find myself wishing I could go back in time, to myself when I first became a mom. I'd try my best to tell her, motherhood is a series of rooms.

Updated Dec. 19, 2024
Matrescence: Two side-by-side images of a mother holding her newborn

The surprising identity shift of motherhood no one talks about

"Instead of the physical and emotional changes you go through in puberty, matrescence is about the physical and emotional changes you go through after the birth of your child."

Updated Dec. 26, 2024
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The viral bedtime hack that gets kids back to sleep (and it’s fun too!)

Is there anything scarier than hearing the sound of tiny feet lurching down the hallway after bedtime?

Updated Dec. 27, 2024
Viral TikTok: An image of a mom explaining the leisure gap between moms and dads

Viral TikTok calls out the ‘leisure gap’—why moms can’t just relax

Studies reveal that fathers tend to have significantly more uninterrupted downtime compared to mothers.

Updated Dec. 27, 2024
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Top questions parents Googled in 2024—the answers may surprise you 

From decoding quirky childhood habits to tackling tough parenting challenges, this year’s most-searched topics reflect the universal and unique moments that make raising kids so special.

Updated Dec. 27, 2024
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Doctors reveal the #1 thing they’d never let their kids do—it’s eye-opening

In a viral video with over 66 million views, medical pros shared the one thing they’d never let their kids do—and their advice ranges from the practical to the surprisingly personal.

Updated Dec. 27, 2024
Childbearing years: A mother cradling her newborn

Am I really done having babies?

It’s hard to watch your baby hitting new milestones without wondering if this is your last baby and the last milestone.

Updated Dec. 19, 2024
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Is yelling at your kids always harmful? Here’s the truth

Here’s what neuroscience and real-life parenting reveal about the impact of yelling—and how to approach it with nuance.

Updated Dec. 27, 2024
Viral TikTok: Exhausted mom caught on baby cam putting her newborn to bed while the baby is already asleep in the crib

Exhausted mom’s baby cam moment goes viral for perfectly summing up new parent fatigue

“I didn’t know that level of tiredness existed.”

Updated Dec. 26, 2024
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Mississippi’s new hotline could save moms’ lives—here’s how

The CHAMP4Moms hotline connects these providers directly with a reproductive psychiatrist who can guide them and help them get screened, diagnosed, and treated. 

Updated Dec. 26, 2024
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Grandpa skips to school with granddaughter to help single mom—and wins the Internet

In the TikTok video Samantha shared on her account, @samanthabrookex, she explains how her dad steps in on the days her mental health makes leaving the house difficult.

Updated Dec. 26, 2024
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There’s no right way to mom—let’s stop the shame

I don’t care if you make all your own food or mac n cheese from the blue box. I just care that you don’t put down other moms on the internet who do.

Updated Dec. 20, 2024
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How I navigated school challenges without letting mama bear instinct take over

I never realized how complex it would be, especially because it was/is still hard to send them off each day. 😔

Updated Dec. 20, 2024
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“I was the fifth person to hold my baby”—this mom’s viral story is striking a nerve

“It just saddened me to realize I was not the first to hold my daughter like I originally planned, but instead I ended up being the fifth,” she said.

Updated Dec. 23, 2024
Holiday stress

10 things stealing your holiday joy (and how to ditch them)

We can’t control everything, but we can control what we choose to hold on to, and what we choose to let go of. 

Updated Jan. 09, 2025
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Santa by the numbers: 8 fun facts about his Christmas Eve journey

Here are some facts to stretch your littlest ones’ minds this holiday.

Updated Dec. 23, 2024
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My new year’s resolution? To unleash the power of being gentle in a hard world

It will look like: audacious self-acceptance, relentless self-care and radical love.

Updated Dec. 23, 2024
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Hero truck driver in Ohio saves 4-year-old found wandering on busy road in the cold

At around 6 a.m., a local truck driver spotted something alarming on Bagley Road: a toddler, all alone, wearing nothing but a diaper and clutching a blanket and bottle.

Updated Dec. 20, 2024
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