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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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This little girl’s bedtime clapback proves kids always have the last word

“Kids always know exactly how to cut you down at bedtime 😂.”

Updated Sep. 04, 2025
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This viral blankie story proves kids know exactly what they need to feel safe

When the youngest gets attention, the oldest often steps in with their own showstopper act.

Updated Sep. 04, 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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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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Don’t wash your raw chicken, says the CDC

But Twitter users disagree, hard.

Updated Jan. 11, 2022
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I prepared so much for my baby that I forgot to prepare for my own transformation

While I had gone through the motions of doing the preparations, what I hadn't done was say goodbye to my old life.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Kid-friendly rugs that are SO beautiful and cost $200 (or less)

Totally gorgeous area rugs that are stain-proof? And cheap? Yes, they do exist!

Updated Nov. 10, 2022
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My baby became less interested in breastfeeding and I struggled at first

But it doesn't have to be "all or nothing," mama.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Prenatal depression is the most under-diagnosed pregnancy complication in the U.S.

More than 400,000 babies are born to depressed mothers every year.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Pink perfectly explains the pain of miscarriage: ‘You feel like your body is broken’

Pink says she's "had several miscarriages", the first at age 17.

Updated Jan. 13, 2022
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I took CBD and it made me a more present, less anxious mom

In some ways, I'm an unlikely person to be jumping on the CBD bandwagon. I don't even drink alcohol anymore. But (like a lot of moms) I do deal with anxiety and have a lot of difficulty falling and staying asleep.

Updated Jul. 05, 2022
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Danielle on falling in love with her son after postpartum depression

I never imagined there would be a way out. If there’s one thing I’d like any struggling mother to hear, it’s that there IS a way out. You won’t be in the darkness forever, and you are not alone.

Updated Oct. 13, 2022
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I cried for 2 weeks after I stopped breastfeeding my toddler

This is what helped me take care of myself as I navigated the weaning experience.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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There’s joy in motherhood—even when there is no ‘balance’

Balance is not a destination, it's a practice. A practice of recognizing our choices.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Why Montessori teachers don’t use time-outs

Is it punishment or consequences that get children to behave? Not necessarily.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Kim Kardashian threw a CBD baby shower for baby #4

The shower-goers made their own CBD-infused bath salts, took part in meditations and sound baths and tried various forms of CBD. Guests included Paris Hilton, Chrissy Teigen and of course, Kim's fam.

Updated Feb. 15, 2022
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Sometimes I really miss my life before kids

You're not a bad mom for thinking, I miss just being me. And you'd be surprised how many of us have thought that exact same thing.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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This powerful video from Google shows women experiencing infertility they’re not alone

"Being a mom is hard work. Becoming one is, too."

Updated Mar. 27, 2025
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