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‘You kept me calm’: Michigan mom delivers baby in ambulance with help from heroic first responders

While Demsey had experienced childbirth twice before, this delivery was a first for everyone involved, including the Clinton Township paramedics who assisted her.

Mom’s viral rewrite of ‘Popular’ from Wicked is the empowering anthem we all need

Nika Diwa, a mom and content creator, rewrote the lyrics to deliver a more positive, empowering message for her young daughter.

TikTok’s ‘normal home’ trend is going viral—and it proves your ‘average’ house is actually amazing

Murphy’s video gained fresh traction recently as more creators are leaning into the trend of showcasing middle-class homes. Murphy, a mom and self-described “keeper of chaos,” walked viewers through her perfectly imperfect middle-class home. 

‘The life my mom wanted for me’: Prince Harry on generational healing in the U.S.

For Harry, this life is about more than where to live—his life in America represents a conscious decision to break generational patterns, prioritize his own well-being, and redefine what a happy, functional family looks like, royalty or not. 

Megan Fox on baby #4—and what it’s really like to raise a big family

Adding a fourth (or fifth, or sixth) baby isn’t just “one more.” It changes your family dynamics, stretches your time, and shifts your perspective on motherhood in ways you might not expect.

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Madonna reflects on grief during the holidays: ‘Medicine for the soul’

Surrounded by her six children and her father, the iconic singer reflected on the losses her family has faced this year and how they’re navigating it all together.

Spotify Wrapped 2024 is here—what yours says about you as a mom

Let’s decode what your Spotify Wrapped says about your life in 2024—and your evolving identity as a snack-fetching, Wiggles-singing, toddler-chasing superhero.

Brain fog after baby: A guide to surviving (and thriving) in the first year

Amy Adams opens up about crying in closets and the pressure to be ‘good at everything’ as a new mom

Amy Adams, six-time Oscar nominee, knows exactly what that feels like. In a new People interview, she opened up about what she calls her “closet crying” era as a new mom.

42% of women are less likely to start a business after having kids—here’s why that needs to change

The lack of financial and social support during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum in the U.S. makes entrepreneurship feel less like an opportunity and more like an impossible dream. 

New York just made history: Pregnant workers will get paid prenatal leave starting 2025

This first-of-its-kind policy gives moms the time (and financial support) to prioritize their health and ensure their babies get the best possible start.

PSA: Exercising while pregnant may cut your child’s asthma risk by half

Researchers found that moms who exercised at least three times a week during pregnancy reduced their child’s risk of developing asthma in half.

Husband says being a SAHM is ‘easy,’ so wife checks into hotel for 24 hours to prove him wrong—and goes viral

Holly McBride shares how she walked out of her house at the crack of dawn and checked into a hotel for a much-needed break. The reason? Her husband told her that being a stay-at-home mom was “easy.” Spoiler: It’s not.

Pregnancy’s hidden superpower: scientists discover natural flu defense that protects moms and babies

A study from McGill University shows that pregnancy might activate a natural flu defense in your body—keeping you and your baby safer. 

Dad teaching his child the Haka goes viral—and it’s a beautiful reminder of cultural connection

The clip shows the father patiently guiding his little one through the powerful moves of the traditional Māori dance, the Haka.

‘Am I enough?’: Jennifer Lopez reflects on raising twins and the realities of being a single mom

Parenting is no easy feat, and Lopez has navigated its highs and lows with the added challenges of a high-profile career and personal heartbreaks.

Why texting back takes 3–5 business days for moms—and the viral video that sums it up

You need a man who wants to be a husband and a father—not have a wife and kids

It’s science: Holiday shopping is your modern foraging instinct at work (so drop the guilt)