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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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How to feed your family for under $5: Canned bean dinners that are really delicious

Affordable canned bean dinners under $5 that stretch your budget without sacrificing nutrition or taste when money is tight.

Updated Oct. 29, 2025
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Minnesota mom spots smoke from school bus and saves 22 children from fire

A Bethel, Minnesota mother’s quick thinking turned an ordinary school day into a lesson on intuition, courage, and the quiet power of community.

Updated Oct. 29, 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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cesarean delivery

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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When her 94-year-old grandma on hospice spoke up, this mom heard the truth behind all the criticism

Parenting with empathy doesn’t erase the past, but it can begin to rewrite the story.

Updated Oct. 30, 2025
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One mom’s viral meltdown about ‘doing it all’ perfectly captures the math of modern motherhood

Emily’s reel did not go viral because it offered a solution. It resonated because it named what so many parents are carrying

Updated Oct. 30, 2025
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A boy stirs lasagna with his mom—what he says next melts hearts and feeds a bigger lesson

Her video captured what everyday parenting looks like at its best—teaching empathy, confidence, and care through the small rituals that fill ordinary days.

Updated Oct. 28, 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
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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 silent strain: New study reveals moms handle 79% of family’s daily demands

The Journal of Marriage and Family reveals what many of us already feel in our bones: moms are carrying 79% of the daily mental labor that keeps families afloat.

Updated Dec. 19, 2024
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Couple introduces Labrador to their newborn—and is stunned by his reaction

The video, which has racked up over 1.3 million views and 174,300 likes, captures Gus taking one look at Macy before moving on.

Updated Dec. 18, 2024
Free daycare

Tokyo announces free daycare—but will it solve the birthrate crisis?

While free daycare is a critical piece of the puzzle, the data shows that free childcare services alone won’t necessarily inspire more women to have children.

Updated Dec. 18, 2024
Infertility journey

To everyone facing infertility this Christmas: I know the ache of ‘not this year’

As another holiday season comes and goes, I know how easy it is to begin to wonder if you're ever going to be called mom.

Updated Dec. 18, 2024
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I didn’t make my son, but I’m in awe that I get to call him mine

On the flip side, as an adoptive mama, I feel the sentiment of looking at my child in complete awe.

Updated Mar. 31, 2025
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Starbucks doubles paid leave program—even for part-time baristas

Starting March 2025, Starbucks is more than doubling paid parental leave for U.S. store partners working an average of 20 hours a week or more.

Updated Dec. 17, 2024
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Nicole Kidman almost walked away from acting—her mom’s words echo what every working mom needs to hear

Kidman and her husband, country music star Keith Urban, are parents to daughters Sunday Rose, 15, and Faith Margaret, 13.

Updated Dec. 17, 2024
Side-by-side images of Meghan Trainor and her kids

Meghan Trainor reveals she would ‘love to make another baby’ in 2025

Trainor and her husband, actor Daryl Sabara, are already proud parents to their two boys—Riley, 2, and Barry, who arrived earlier this year.

Updated Dec. 19, 2024
Two side-by-side images of Jessie J and her child

Jessie J shares the bittersweet reality of toddler motherhood: ‘People stop checking in on you as much’

“It’s a bittersweet moment, because it means you made it through postpartum and into the toddler phase and people trust you got it…"

Updated Dec. 17, 2024
Viral TikTok: Still images of a lady singing

Parents’ heartfelt ‘Just a Mom’ song goes viral—and moms everywhere feel seen

The song, which has racked up over 2.2 million views, highlights the emotional (and often invisible) load of parenting.

Updated Dec. 17, 2024
Viral TikTok: Images of a woman explaining how she handled a baby crying on a flight

Baby cries for 2 hours on a plane—passenger’s reaction wins the internet

A viral TikTok is giving us all a masterclass in how to handle crying babies on planes with empathy and, well, ease.

Updated Dec. 17, 2024
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25 magical December baby names

Unique baby names for December birthdays that feel both celebratory and classic.

Updated Nov. 27, 2023
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We can’t keep waiting: How parents are leading the fight for safer schools

In America, parents kiss their babies goodbye and whisper an extra prayer: please keep my child safe from a school shooting. 

Updated Dec. 17, 2024
Toy safety for kids

10 surprising holiday toy risks you might not know about

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, last year alone, 231,700 toy-related injuries were treated in emergency rooms.

Updated Dec. 17, 2024
Preeclampsia

A groundbreaking preeclampsia study could transform care for moms and babies

This new research introduces a treatment that could transform how preeclampsia is managed in the future.

Updated Dec. 17, 2024
IVF babies

After an IVF mix-up, two moms raised each other’s baby—here’s what happened (and how to protect your family)

This story highlights not only the challenges of IVF but also the resilience of families navigating the unthinkable.

Updated Dec. 17, 2024
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‘My back hurts!’: Mom goes viral for sharing struggles of raising a baby in the 99th percentile for weight

Have you ever looked at your baby and thought, Wow, you’re a whole toddler already? Well, Brittany Opetaia-Halls can relate. 

Updated Dec. 16, 2024
Twitter X: Two images, one is of a woman knitting, the other is a gravestone, with a knitted scarf draped over it

Family visits mom’s memorial bench—and is stunned by the gift waiting for them

Someone had used the yarn to knit a scarf, draping it across the bench, along with two bouquets of flowers.

Updated Dec. 16, 2024
Viral TikTok: A girl going for a run at 5am

She went for a 5 a.m. run—what her dad did next has the internet in tears

"I have whatever the opposite of daddy issues are because my dad drives behind me during my 5 a.m. runs to make sure I’m safe."

Updated Dec. 16, 2024
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