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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

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Motherhood can be so many things. And we want to hear what it’s like for you in 2025.

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Cardi B opened up about prenatal depression—and she’s helping moms feel less alone

She admitted that thoughts of raising her baby alone and losing her partner’s companionship spiralled into sadness and depression.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
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One workplace law cut miscarriage rates by nearly 10%—and it’s changing how we treat pregnancy at work

When workplaces make small accommodations, pregnancy outcomes improve dramatically.

Updated Oct. 10, 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
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Mom Genius baby gates recalled after safety warning—what parents need to know

No injuries have been reported, but a new recall is urging parents to stop using certain Mom Genius retractable safety gates immediately.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
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‘Is that a baby?’ The split-second that changed one driver’s morning

Bus driver Barbara Baker spotted a toddler alone in the street, and her quick thinking turned a regular route into a real-life rescue.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
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Mom teaches son about periods—and the internet’s calling it a parenting masterclass

This mom turned laundry day into a powerful lesson on periods and empathy (and her son nailed it).

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
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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 whirlwind years: What a viral TikTok gets so right about parenting 3 under 5

If you’ve ever tried to wrangle multiple kids under the age of five, you know it’s an extreme sport.

Updated Nov. 13, 2024
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This toddler’s magical reaction to Target’s Christmas decor is the holiday joy we all need right now

Victoria Paskar took to TikTok to share the sweetest reaction from her 14-month-old son, Ellis, who couldn’t hold back his excitement when he saw the lit-up Christmas trees.

Updated Nov. 13, 2024
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Single mom passes bar exam after years of sacrifice—and her kids’ tears say it all

When single mom Rhiannah Gordon learned she passed the California bar exam on her very first try, her raw, emotional reaction didn’t just resonate—it became a viral sensation.

Updated Nov. 13, 2024
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Texas mom sets new Guinness World Record with nearly 13,000 bottles of donated breast milk

Imagine filling 700 one-gallon jugs with milk. That’s roughly what 36-year-old Texas mom Alyse Ogletree has donated in breast milk over the years.

Updated Nov. 13, 2024
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Georgia mom arrested for letting her son walk to town alone—how much freedom should kids have?

Last month, a mom in Georgia was arrested—yes, arrested—for letting her 10-year-old son walk less than a mile into town by himself.

Updated Apr. 02, 2025
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Why Australia’s social media ban for kids under 16 could change parenting worldwide

This law would make platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and X responsible for blocking those younger than 16 from signing on. 

Updated Nov. 13, 2024
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Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt welcome a baby boy—and his name has a classic twist

On November 11, the couple shared their joy on Instagram, announcing the birth of their new baby boy.

Updated Nov. 12, 2024
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The best Black Friday deals no mom should miss

Get your shopping done before the hectic season even starts!

Updated Nov. 26, 2024
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Megan Fox is pregnant! How she and Machine Gun Kelly are embracing a new chapter after loss

The actress announced her pregnancy on Instagram today, November 11, sharing a striking image of herself cradling her baby bump, coated in black liquid, and tagging Kelly in the post.

Updated Nov. 12, 2024
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Mom goes viral on TikTok for saying parents shouldn’t share kids’ faces online—what do you think?

Every parent knows the joy of sharing their child’s proudest moments, but when we upload these memories online, it raises important questions about privacy and safety.

Updated Nov. 11, 2024
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8,500 Guava strollers recalled over brake issues

This voluntary recall involves three-wheel first-generation Guava Roam strollers manufactured between July 2020 and December 2021

Updated Nov. 11, 2024
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The TJ Maxx of baby gear: How to save big on top of brands for your little one

Kidsy offers overstock and open-box baby gear that’s basically brand new but costs way less.

Updated Nov. 08, 2024
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This toddler’s viral reunion with her grandparents after a month apart will melt your heart

The heartwarming clip has captivated millions, drawing over 1.6 million views from people who couldn’t resist commenting on the unbreakable bond between grandparents and grandchild.

Updated Nov. 14, 2024
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Why one mom is leaving cookies for Mrs. Claus instead of Santa this year

Penny Middleton, a Connecticut mom, is reimagining the tradition by leaving treats for Mrs. Claus instead.

Updated Nov. 07, 2024
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Mother-in-law oversteps with daughter-in-law and redecorates nursery—Reddit’s response is everything

An expectant mother recently took to Reddit’s “Am I the A——?” forum to ask if she was wrong after a tense encounter with her mother-in-law…

Updated Nov. 04, 2024
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New study: Cutting sugar in the first 1,000 days could shape your baby’s health for life

New research shows just how powerful nutrition during the first 1,000 days—from pregnancy through age two—can be in shaping lifelong health. 

Updated Nov. 04, 2024
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