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New poll reveals how little freedom kids have today—and why experts say it’s hurting them

Digital devices are deeply embedded in modern childhood, and the Harris Poll shows just how much they shape kids’ daily lives.

Updated Sep. 02, 2025
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Why pets are drawn to pregnant bellies—and what it means for baby

As their paws pressed down, her unborn baby kicked back, as if saying hello to his furry siblings.

Updated Aug. 29, 2025
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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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 $1,650 in the U.S. vs. $120 in Sweden: How one video highlights the daycare gap that’s frustrating parents

The comparison has struck a nerve and sparked conversations about what kind of daycare system parents deserve.

Updated Sep. 03, 2025
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Parents say they’ll go into debt to help kids fit in—here’s how to navigate back-to-school pressure

Parents of K–12 and college students plan to spend an average of $741 this year—$200 more than last year.

Updated Sep. 03, 2025
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Before school starts, this mom delivers a kindness lesson her daughter won’t forget

“The cool thing about being a human is that we’re all different.”

Updated Sep. 03, 2025
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This Disney mom turned theme parks into her kids’ classroom—and parents are fascinated

“That’s not the only place we learn. But as Disney locals here in Mickey’s backyard, it just was inevitable for us to start learning in the parks.”

Updated Sep. 02, 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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These powerful + honest postpartum photos are changing how mothers see themselves

The Life After Birth project is changing the way we look at and talk about postpartum bodies.

Updated Oct. 26, 2022
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5 things Cokie Roberts wanted you to know about women in U.S. history

“It’s important for girls—and boys—growing up to see the contributions of women to the founding of the country and the maintenance of the Republic.”

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Tiffany on therapy teaching her how to open up and love herself

"We don’t give ourselves enough credit. As mothers, we are the harshest critics of ourselves."

Updated Oct. 07, 2022
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Breastfeeding in public gave me anxiety and it was totally unexpected

To say I struggled with nursing my son is an understatement. It was a battle I faced every couple of hours. There were tears and frustrations on both of our ends. I blamed it on a lot of external things: tongue tie, nipple shape, extra milk supply. It was so easy for me to externally justify why this breastfeeding thing was so challenging for me.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Granger Smith posts an emotional update months after losing son

"Life is a storm" says the grieving father.

Updated Sep. 16, 2019
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I want to get to know the pre-mom version of my mom friends

The idea that I might call someone a good friend and not know all her siblings' names, her college major or her natural hair color seemed preposterous. But then I became a mom, and those details were overshadowed by information that relates either directly or indirectly to people's kids

Updated Jan. 15, 2022
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#Winemom culture is about SO much more than wine—and we need to talk about it

I realized that, for better or worse, joking about being a wine mom is a palatable code for saying "this is hard." That feeling is one just about every parent experiences, often on a daily basis—but it can still be hard to admit, lest we be accused of not appreciating motherhood enough.

Updated Sep. 16, 2019
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Twitter is flooded with posts about 5-figure hospital birth bills from parents

Did you worry about the cost of your birth, mama?

Updated Jan. 19, 2023
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Yes, decorating for Christmas early *does* make people happy

Christmas decorations evoke positive feelings, says one expert.

Updated Nov. 07, 2024
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Postpartum recovery is hard—and we need to talk more about it

This is the truth, the reality of childbirth.

Updated Oct. 02, 2022
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My husband is gone a lot for work and it’s hard on *all* of us

It is hard. Harder than you think it is.

Updated Sep. 29, 2022
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What went viral this week: Toddler BFFs & a teacher who gave birth at school

In an age when outrage and anger dominate online spaces, we fill this space with uplifting news each week.

Updated Mar. 17, 2025
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It’s possible to thrive in parenthood as an introvert—here’s how

Are you an introvert or an extrovert, mama?

Updated Aug. 23, 2022
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My birth story: Two weeks late in a birth center

I started to feel like a watched pot. #StillPregnant became my personal hashtag.

Updated Jan. 31, 2023
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