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Parents say curiosity matters—then tell kids “be careful” 27 times daily, according to research

It's clear we're walking a tightrope between fostering exploration and avoiding a trip to the ER.

Updated Nov. 04, 2025
Mother's touch explained

The surprising science behind a mother’s touch—and why it soothes babies so deeply

What if a simple stroke could flip a “safety switch” in your baby—and even calm you too?

Updated Nov. 04, 2025
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Is melatonin safe for kids? What every exhausted parent needs to know

Before you add it to cart, pediatrician Dr. Jessica Klein wants you to pump the brakes and get the facts.

Updated Oct. 31, 2025
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Child therapist “10 truths” go viral: What actually works at home

“When we know better, we do better and that’s how we break cycles"

Updated Nov. 03, 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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Kieran Culkin once thought he wasn’t ready for kids. Now he’s a dad of three

Kieran Culkin once wasn’t sure about having kids — now he and Jazz Charton are celebrating their third

Updated Nov. 05, 2025
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Troian Bellisario and Patrick J. Adams share they’re expecting baby No. 3—with a love letter to their future child

Patrick J. Adams’ heartfelt love letter to his unborn child perfectly captures the wonder, uncertainty, and endless love that comes with welcoming a baby

Updated Nov. 05, 2025
Soon To Be Dads

8 ways dads-to-be can truly show up during the third trimester

Eight concrete ways dads-to-be can show up in the third trimester. Learn warning signs, practice labor support and prep the fourth trimester. Practical, calm and evidence-based.

Updated Oct. 30, 2025
Things To Know About C-Sections

10 things seasoned moms want you to know about C-sections

Ten mom-tested truths about C-sections, backed by leading medical guidance, to help you plan your birth, advocate in the OR and recover with confidence.

Updated Oct. 30, 2025
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A teacher used a vase to explain grief to her fourth graders—and parents everywhere are learning from it

When Ryan Brazil told her students, “We make space for each other,” she offered a truth that extends well beyond her classroom.

Updated Nov. 05, 2025
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CDC expands pasta recall after 6 deaths: What parents need to know

The CDC has expanded a pasta recall tied to Listeria deaths—parents are urged to check their freezers now

Updated Nov. 04, 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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Danielle Fishel’s NICU update: ‘Adler is getting better and stronger every day’

Fishel shared an update with her followers on Instagram.

Updated Aug. 15, 2022
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Granger + Amber Smith saved lives by donating late son’s organs

"It was one of the hardest, yet easiest, decisions we've ever made," shares Smith.

Updated Jul. 15, 2019
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Our kids are human, too—5 ways to treat them like an equal

Let's start by paying attention to them.

Updated Jul. 12, 2019
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‘Bachelor’ alum Jade Roper Tolbert fights back against comments over daughter’s development

When an Instagram user suggested her daughter may have autism, Tolbert clapped back.

Updated Jul. 12, 2019
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Claire Holt’s birth story answers so many questions about induced labor

Holt is refreshingly open about every measure doctors took for induction.

Updated Jan. 30, 2023
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I will never forget the baby I lost

Nine weeks. Nine weeks is all I had with her. But she will be forever in our lives.

Updated Sep. 23, 2022
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What I tell myself when I start to lose my temper with my child

These three little words really help. ❤️

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
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Actually, my ‘pregnancy glow’ is because it’s 100 degrees out

What I'm saying is, I'm fantasizing about being in sub-zero temps.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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10 ways to make flying with a baby easier ✈️

Because, spoiler alert: It's amazing.

Updated Mar. 17, 2025
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I’m a mama and an entrepreneur—here’s what I’ve learned along the way

When the company you're growing feels like raising another baby, it can be difficult to distinguish between the two titles—mama and entrepreneur—but you can succeed in both.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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I struggled with breastfeeding but not in the way you might think

My supply was too strong. The flow choked my infant, who gulped to try and keep up with the stream. He spit up constantly.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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This is what it’s really like to be the spouse of a first responder

It's a sinking feeling of dread you just can't shake when you haven't gotten a text back in a few hours.

Updated Sep. 30, 2022
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What I wish someone had told me about weaning

I felt prepared for breastfeeding. But there was one area where my breastfeeding education was sorely lacking: weaning.

Updated Aug. 04, 2022
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