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10 Thanksgiving family games and puzzles to keep everyone entertained this holiday

Say buh-bye to boredom.

What parents need to know about the ‘glass child’ effect—and how to address it

The term “glass child,” refers to a child whose sibling requires extraordinary parental attention.

New study shows Black women are 25% more likely to have C-sections, but why?

Researchers believe the decisions are made based on biases and financial incentives.

Lounge sets that slay from home to holiday travel

To the mama without a village: I see you

Here's to the mums who don't have their village for whatever reason. The mums that are everything to their everyone 100% of the time.

“Pass the baby” anxiety: Why moms are setting boundaries this holiday season

Explore the science, emotions, and cultural expectations that make setting boundaries for your baby essential—and surprisingly challenging.

No, gentle parenting is not permissive parenting

For a new generation of parents striving to break patterns of anger, judgment, and resentment, gentle parenting is as healing as it is powerful. 

Nicole Scherzinger fought to keep Moana’s mom alive—and calls out Disney’s missing moms

Ever notice how in nearly every one of your favorite Disney movies, the mother is dead? What’s up with that?

New study explores link between fish consumption in pregnancy and autism—here’s what experts say

Researchers observed that moms who consumed fish during pregnancy were more likely to report developmental outcomes associated with fewer autism-related traits in their children.

This viral TikTok captures what it’s like to parent through exhaustion and mental health struggles

TikTok creator @ustheremingtons recently shared a raw, emotional video that has deeply resonated with moms everywhere.

This toddler’s ‘snack tummy’ logic has TikTok—and moms—losing it

Believe it or not, there’s actual science behind your toddler’s snack obsession—and it starts with intuitive eating.

Reddit mom sparks Thanksgiving family drama after defending 4-year-old son’s painted nails

A mom turned to Reddit’s Am I the A***?* forum to ask if she was wrong for letting her son wear nail polish—and for standing her ground when her family disapproved.

This viral TikTok captures the joy of a baby *finally* sleeping 6 hours straight

A viral TikTok hilariously captures the joy of parenthood: parents singing an original song about their baby finally sleeping six hours.

Jenna Kutcher opens up about the bittersweet end of her 3-year breastfeeding journey—and lessons every mom can relate to

Breastfeeding is a journey that’s different for every mother and child. It’s beautiful, messy, exhausting, rewarding, and yes—complicated.

A one-word hack that changes how we teach kids about makeup

As a mom to two daughters, teaching them to embrace who they are—inside and out—is one of the most important lessons I want to pass along.

The preemie crisis in America: Why the US keeps failing its most vulnerable babies

The NICU became our new reality, but the most haunting moment came when I returned home without her—staring at an empty car seat that should have cradled my baby.

Viral TikTok of toddler’s ‘5-minute nap’ hilariously captures nap resistance struggle

In the video, a little boy ‘naps’ for five minutes, complete with exaggerated fake snores, and then declares himself fully rested.

New study reveals what parents need to know about the link between air pollution and autism

The findings highlight how prenatal exposure to the chemicals found in car emissions may affect fetal brain development.

You started as an egg inside your grandmother—here’s the mind-blowing science behind this generational bond

Did you know that the egg that would one day become you was formed while your mother was still developing in your grandmother's womb? 

They asked me to ‘prepay’ for my baby: The rising cost of maternity care no one prepares you for

Imagine this: At just your second prenatal visit, a moment brimming with hope and excitement about your growing baby, you’re handed an unexpected bill.