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New poll reveals how little freedom kids have today—and why experts say it’s hurting them

Digital devices are deeply embedded in modern childhood, and the Harris Poll shows just how much they shape kids’ daily lives.

Updated Sep. 02, 2025
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Why pets are drawn to pregnant bellies—and what it means for baby

As their paws pressed down, her unborn baby kicked back, as if saying hello to his furry siblings.

Updated Aug. 29, 2025
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Updated Sep. 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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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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 $1,650 in the U.S. vs. $120 in Sweden: How one video highlights the daycare gap that’s frustrating parents

The comparison has struck a nerve and sparked conversations about what kind of daycare system parents deserve.

Updated Sep. 03, 2025
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Parents say they’ll go into debt to help kids fit in—here’s how to navigate back-to-school pressure

Parents of K–12 and college students plan to spend an average of $741 this year—$200 more than last year.

Updated Sep. 03, 2025
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Before school starts, this mom delivers a kindness lesson her daughter won’t forget

“The cool thing about being a human is that we’re all different.”

Updated Sep. 03, 2025
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This Disney mom turned theme parks into her kids’ classroom—and parents are fascinated

“That’s not the only place we learn. But as Disney locals here in Mickey’s backyard, it just was inevitable for us to start learning in the parks.”

Updated Sep. 02, 2025
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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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7 simple things you can do right now if you’re feeling overwhelmed

6. Write down your ta-da list.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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COVID-19 may harm placentas, says small study

But there's no reason to panic, mama.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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This amazing video captured delivery driver praying for sick baby

"I just stopped to do what my heart told me to do," shared Monica Salinas.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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5 toddler swim vest safety tips parents need to know

Here's what a swim safety expert wishes more parents knew about floaties, swim vests and water wings.

Updated Jan. 05, 2022
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I’m a single mom and I’m not interested in dating

So, please, let me be single.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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This husband set up ‘date nights’ outside his wife’s hospital window

She's currently on bed rest, and they can't be together because of the pandemic.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Prince William says becoming a dad was ‘one of the scariest’ things he’s ever done

The Duke of Cambridge opened up about his experience with fatherhood and how childhood trauma can resurface when you have a child yourself.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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SpaceX + NASA are launching a historic flight today

It's the first rocket launch since 2011.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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I have mom-shamed myself more times than I can count—and I’m done

Stop shaming yourself. Start praising yourself instead.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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5 expert ways to cope when you’re up all night with your newborn

Here's how to take care of yourself when the baby is Up. All. Night.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Camp is canceled and I don’t know how I’m going to get through the summer

Mothers are expirienceing a significant increase in their stress level since the pandemic.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Pediatricians warn pandemic may increase drowning risks this summer

The AAP wants parents to take the following steps to reduce the risk of childhood drowning.

Updated May. 26, 2020
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This viral TikTok video about day care will make you laugh (and cry)

"Dear daycare" she writes over the sound of NSYNC hitting the beats to "I want you back."

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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‘I’m just tapped out’: This mom of 5 is going viral for saying what we all feel

"The laptop wouldn't connect to the internet. The baby was fussing. My oldest was frustrated I had to pull her from what she was in the middle of. I had noise coming from each room with all the kids trying to, you know, 'school', and it took every fiber of my being not to throw the laptop off the table."

Updated Sep. 30, 2022
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40 things every mom learns in her baby’s first year

You know what you're doing, you really do.

Updated Sep. 07, 2022
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