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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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What no one tells you about having preemie babies

This is what life is like after the casseroles stop coming.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Dear husband: It’s the things we *don’t* say that prove how powerful our love is

Perhaps the most powerful moments of our marriage so far have been in those quiet moments.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023
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Self-care can’t fix parental burnout, but redefining motherhood can

Parents need help, and we need to take back the definition of what makes a "good" parent.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Grieving parents’ viral plea to other families is something we all need to hear

It's a gentle reminder about what's *truly* important in this lifetime.

Updated Aug. 26, 2022
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Target just announced a new loyalty program that lets you earn while you spend

It's called Target Circle and allows you to earn 1% on every purchase to redeem at Target later.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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When fathers in Spain were given more paternity leave, they wanted fewer children

Most dads in Spain have been getting two weeks of parental leave since 2007, and the amount was doubled to four weeks in 2017. In 2018, the dads got another extra week and more increases are expected.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Brittney on postpartum anxiety and separating from her husband

"I am strong for myself and I want my kids to know you can always get help."

Updated Oct. 06, 2022
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To the stranger who told me ‘it goes by so fast,’ I hear what you’re really saying

My oldest child is only 3 years old, but I find myself wanting to blurt these words to other mothers every day. You are seeing me in the same rearview mirror I sometimes look through. Even with so much still ahead of me, I get caught looking backward.

Updated Jan. 12, 2023
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Montessori at home: 6 phrases to say when your child constantly asks, ‘Why?’

1. "Let's revisit his questions when we're eating dinner together."

Updated Nov. 17, 2022
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Chance the Rapper postpones tour for paternity leave

He's pushing back the tour to be with his baby.

Updated Mar. 11, 2022
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What I didn’t understand about being a working mom before I was one

I saw working moms come in flustered at 8 a.m. and didn't realize the battles they'd already fought that day.

Updated Dec. 13, 2022
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There’s nothing you can do that will ever make me stop loving you, my baby

The one reason is because you are mine.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Motherhood didn’t take away my love of travel so I take my son on adventures

And in this journey, I've learned that as long as you have the right gear, it's still possible to pack light even with a kid.

Updated Jan. 13, 2022
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