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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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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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How sick is too sick to go to school?

If we kept them home for every sneeze and cough they'd never go to school.

Updated Feb. 07, 2022
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Sara On Postpartum Depression Stigma and Treatment as a Hispanic Mother

"I went through hell and came back stronger than ever."

Updated Oct. 10, 2022
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How are you feeling, mama?

The postpartum period deserves a better question than just "how are you doing?"

Updated Aug. 23, 2022
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I didn’t know what to do with my newborns so I just sang

I sang every single lullaby in Spanish that I could remember while I rocked them to sleep.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Let’s celebrate each other more, mama

Praise for a job well done, whatever that job is.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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To our friends: This is what we want you to know about our loss

The reality is, there is no perfect way to respond. It is tricky terrain. But here are some thoughts I encourage you to consider before sharing your words of support.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Surviving sick days is so hard—these make it a little easier for your little one, mama

As a mama, I'll do anything to make my child feel better, and I'm so thankful for products that make it just a little easier for the both of us.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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How to stop your baby from biting while breastfeeding, according to a lactation counselor

Many moms think that teething or biting means the end of breastfeeding, but it doesn't have to.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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My birth story: I gave birth in a car

I knew what this meant: He was crowning, and we had to park.

Updated Jan. 23, 2023
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Jason Momoa recalls the mad airport dash to his daughter’s birth: ‘Get out of the way!’

"I missed about 70 calls," he told Esquire. He woke up and freaked out.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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What I want my sons to know before they fall in love

I'll show them that anyone can and should be the breadwinner of the family. And that in sharing those responsibilities they'll grow together.

Updated Aug. 27, 2022
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10 ways to turn a power struggle with your toddler into a win

According to a Montessori teacher.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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What went viral this week: A nurse’s strength + a teacher’s balloon potty training video

Grab a coffee and get comfortable, mama, because these are the headlines that made us smile this week.

Updated Oct. 18, 2019
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Meghan Markle is *all* new moms when she says, ‘Not many people have asked if I’m okay’

She opened up about pregnancy and life with baby Archie in a new interview.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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29 last-minute Halloween costumes you can make in seconds

Plus, positive parenting techniques you'll love.

Updated Dec. 14, 2022
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8 common myths about ADHD—debunked

2. Kids with ADHD are poorly behaved.

Updated Aug. 23, 2022
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I don’t feel like ‘me’ right now, but please love me anyway

I long to reconnect with you again. I long to put that stellar dress and heels back on. But I feel like leaky breasts are probably the least sexy thing, right?

Updated Apr. 05, 2023
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