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A breakthrough for postpartum moms: What new research really says about tirzepatide and breastfeeding

“It’s not about racing to thinness. It’s about giving women safe, evidence-based options.”

Updated Oct. 06, 2025
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What if paying grandparents for child care could solve America’s childcare crisis?

The childcare solution America keeps overlooking might already be living down the street.

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
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Stay-at-home mom describes the uneasy shift from earning to ‘our money’—and why so many relate

When a stay-at-home mom admitted that spending “our money” still feels uncomfortable, millions of parents nodded along.

Updated Oct. 08, 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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The car ride that turned into emergency delivery—and somehow, everyone stayed calm

When your hospital run turns into an emergency delivery, calm, faith, and teamwork can make all the difference

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
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Kieran Culkin’s wife Jazz Charton is 9 months pregnant—fulfilling their Oscars “baby pact”

The couple, who already share daughter Kinsey, 6, and son Wilder, 4, are adding another little one to the family.

Updated Sep. 30, 2025
Morning sickness research

The surprising reason morning sickness may be good for you and your baby

Researchers say it may be a sign of a healthy, finely tuned immune system working behind the scenes.

Updated Sep. 29, 2025
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Shaun Alexander reveals baby no. 14 is on the way—inside life with his 13 kids

From NFL stardom to fathering a bustling household, Shaun Alexander’s journey shows what family connection looks like at scale.

Updated Sep. 26, 2025
Grandparents

What if paying grandparents for child care could solve America’s childcare crisis?

The childcare solution America keeps overlooking might already be living down the street.

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
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Mom lets grandparents break the rules—and it’s winning hearts online

When it comes to childcare, sometimes letting grandparents do their thing is the best parenting hack

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
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A 9-year-old’s English lessons for her dad are melting hearts everywhere

e. And a 9-year-old teacher whose mantra—“It takes process”—is turning everyday lessons into heartwarming TikTok magic.

Updated Oct. 08, 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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State of Motherhood

This time-lapse proves moms are never off the clock

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I still need you, Mom

Even as I mother my own children, I need to be mothered.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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I am done living in crisis mode

I would obsess over news reports and death rates and the endless cycle of bad news. I decided—I can't live this way.

Updated Jan. 27, 2022
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My baby, you make me a better person

And thank you for forgiving me when I'm not.

Updated Oct. 02, 2022
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20 engaging homeschool ideas for preschoolers & kindergartners

Plus tips for how to build them into a week-long curriculum that keeps little learners busy and engaged.

Updated Jul. 29, 2022
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When you ask me what the pandemic was like, here’s what I’ll say

Today, I am writing to you to talk about the part when we decided to change the world.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Female leaders are winning the COVID-19 wars

Jacinda Ardern's coronavirus response might eliminate COVID-19 in New Zealand.

Updated Apr. 23, 2020
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Sesame Street & CNN team up to help explain COVID-19 to your kids

The 90-minute special "will tackle issues including education, anxiety, screen time and playdates," CNN states.

Updated Jan. 25, 2022
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These viral bump photos from the front lines share an important message

It's a perfect way to capture the dualism of pregnancy: This woman is both vulnerable and strong.

Updated Jan. 24, 2022
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Harmonia Rosales on being a single mom, a working artist and finding her path in life

Artist Harmonia Rosales, talks to Liz about how her daughter inspired her paintings, pursuing a creative career path after having her children, and why she hopes her art reshapes the narrative of what power and beauty looks like, putting women – and particularly women of color – at the center. She also talks about the parallels between creating art and motherhood and encourages mothers to remember that it is never too late to pursue a dream.

Updated Jun. 28, 2023
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Don’t forget to celebrate your friend whose baby shower just got canceled

A baby shower might not seem worthy enough of a loss to grieve over, but for me it is.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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11 sustainable habits trending on Pinterest right now

Small changes can make a big difference, mama.

Updated Apr. 22, 2020
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This viral heat-free curl hack is genius 

Say hello to bouncy curls—without a curling iron.

Updated Dec. 01, 2022
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I let myself cry, but then I keep going

We cry because it's all too much. It's overwhelming. It's fast and furious. It's all so brand new. But, then, after we cry, we dry our eyes. We keep going.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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The upside of the pandemic: Our planet is healing

This could be a turning point for our children, the earth and their future—but only if we learn from this moment.

Updated Sep. 20, 2022
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