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Do babies speak a “secret language”? A viral TikTok has parents all curious

At one predictable moment, a baby onscreen bursts into laughter, and parents gleefully scribble across the screen: “I think she understood.”

Updated Aug. 22, 2025
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10 healthy cereal options to get you through busy school mornings

Even as an RD, I don’t always have it in me to make breakfast from scratch.

Updated Aug. 25, 2025
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American Girl just gave us plush versions of our childhood obsessions (and my inner Molly McIntire stan is living)

Each doll is $65 and comes with a board book. Your inner child is not included but will probably show up uninvited anyway.

Updated Aug. 22, 2025
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Do moms ever get to ‘bed rot’ again? This viral debate hits hard

In her video, which has more than 2 million views, DiDonato said the second she had her baby, she stopped sitting down

Updated Aug. 22, 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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Florida just made parking easier for pregnant moms—could your state be next?

The CDC notes that many pregnancy complications, such as preeclampsia or pelvic instability, impact walking or standing.

Updated Jul. 25, 2025
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Why some moms check every backpack on a playdate—and what it says about parenting today

When does checking a child’s belongings become a tool for guidance, and when does it cross the line?

Updated Aug. 28, 2025
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Mom’s 6-year-old asks the kind of questions that leave parents laughing—and low-key rethinking life

“Why are you always going to work but never have any money?” to “When I sneeze do my bones come out?”

Updated Aug. 28, 2025
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The hidden labor behind kids’ birthdays—and why moms are done carrying it alone

A mom’s Reddit post reveals the hidden labor behind kids’ birthdays, from planning to presents, and why recognition matters.

Updated Aug. 28, 2025
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They went in for a 38-week appointment… and came home with a baby

At 38 weeks pregnant, they expected a quick check-in with their doctor and then to head back home to keep preparing for their baby’s arrival.

Updated Aug. 27, 2025
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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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All the celebrity babies born in 2019 (so far) 🎉

Tori and Zach Roloff now have a baby girl!

Updated Mar. 17, 2025
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11 simple ways to raise grateful kids

Discover effective tips for fostering gratitude in your kids. Plus, why we're so thankful for you, mama!

Updated Mar. 28, 2025
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My child’s Down Syndrome diagnosis changed who I am for the better

I once thought life was about checking as many boxes as possible and grabbing as much happiness along the way. I have since come to learn a good life is one full of love and purpose and my child with Down syndrome has given me both.

Updated Oct. 04, 2022
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It’s okay if breastfeeding doesn’t work out, mama

All that matters is that baby gets fed. It doesn't matter how that happens.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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My birth story: I was pregnant as my mother was dying

How was I supposed to hold inexplicable joy and inexplicable grief at the same time?

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Bode and Morgan Miller haven’t named their twins yet—and that’s totally fine

"They have such different personalities right now and it's going to be cool to let them be a little bit," Bode said on Today/

Updated Feb. 15, 2022
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How I’m getting through new motherhood without my mom

Over the course of the last few years, there have been tears, there has been pain and important life events have been missed. In each instance, I have found a way to be strong. To tell myself that she would be proud of the woman I have grown into.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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I’m defined by fatherhood right now—and it’s been a huge adjustment

Becoming a SAHD has completely changed who I am.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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5 phrases to become a minimalist giver this holiday, according to a KonMari expert

Plus, how to minimize your holiday to-do list.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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I created my own parenting style because I didn’t fit in any of the others

When it comes down to it, we're all just trying our best.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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I have a 2-year-old—and here’s everything I’ve learned so far

Strangely, the longer I'm a mother, the less I seem to know, but I'm certain the last two years have taught me five valuable lessons that I'll keep with me long after my babies are grown.

Updated Jan. 28, 2022
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No one human can be boiled down to a label, mothers least of all

I am wholly myself and wholly a mother but I am neither just a mom nor just myself any longer.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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A lot of people are about to get pregnant

The holiday season is baby-making season in America.

Updated Dec. 09, 2022
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Getting rid of social media saved my motherhood

Like frenemies, Instagram and Facebook are always hanging around, and though they are good at hiding it, they're deriving much from you at your expense.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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*This* is when it’s important to interfere during a play date

Coach kids in private, and then act as a silent observer when they are putting their skills into practice.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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