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A breakthrough for postpartum moms: What new research really says about tirzepatide and breastfeeding

“It’s not about racing to thinness. It’s about giving women safe, evidence-based options.”

Updated Oct. 06, 2025
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What if paying grandparents for child care could solve America’s childcare crisis?

The childcare solution America keeps overlooking might already be living down the street.

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
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Stay-at-home mom describes the uneasy shift from earning to ‘our money’—and why so many relate

When a stay-at-home mom admitted that spending “our money” still feels uncomfortable, millions of parents nodded along.

Updated Oct. 08, 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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A maternal-health expert explains why Cardi B’s honesty about pregnancy depression matters

She admitted that thoughts of raising her baby alone and losing her partner’s companionship spiralled into sadness and depression.

Updated Oct. 09, 2025
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One workplace law cut miscarriage rates by nearly 10%—and it’s changing how we treat pregnancy at work

When workplaces make small accommodations, pregnancy outcomes improve dramatically.

Updated Oct. 09, 2025
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The car ride that turned into emergency delivery—and somehow, everyone stayed calm

When your hospital run turns into an emergency delivery, calm, faith, and teamwork can make all the difference

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
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Kieran Culkin’s wife Jazz Charton is 9 months pregnant—fulfilling their Oscars “baby pact”

The couple, who already share daughter Kinsey, 6, and son Wilder, 4, are adding another little one to the family.

Updated Sep. 30, 2025
Shoes that light up

A mom bought her daughter new shoes—then faced the reality of what safety means in America

“I had to break it to her that I’m so sorry, mama,” she says quietly in the video. “We can’t bring those to school.”

Updated Oct. 09, 2025
Grandparents

What if paying grandparents for child care could solve America’s childcare crisis?

The childcare solution America keeps overlooking might already be living down the street.

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
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Mom lets grandparents break the rules—and it’s winning hearts online

When it comes to childcare, sometimes letting grandparents do their thing is the best parenting hack

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
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A 9-year-old’s English lessons for her dad are melting hearts everywhere

e. And a 9-year-old teacher whose mantra—“It takes process”—is turning everyday lessons into heartwarming TikTok magic.

Updated Oct. 08, 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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24 best gifts for grads (that they’ll totally use in the real world)

From customized graduation gifts that might be met with a tear or two to practical must-haves they'll be thankful for on the daily, these are the prezzies grads will love.

Updated Apr. 29, 2025
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The scientific reason why most women always feel cold

Who is always changing the thermostat in your house, mama?

Updated May. 24, 2019
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Is anybody listening?

Tips to get your kids to really listen + how to talk yourself back from the verge.

Updated Dec. 14, 2022
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Working mom guilt is real—but it doesn’t have to be

Each of these—children and work—can feel like a calling, we can feel devoted to both.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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What to do if your child gets a tick bite

You're well within your rights to feel creeped out! But don't panic. Not every tick bite transmits Lyme disease.

Updated Sep. 15, 2022
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This phone app can help you figure out if your kid has an ear infection

It's not available publicly yet, but it could be a game-changer.

Updated May. 23, 2019
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Nordstrom + Maisonette launched a pop-in shop—and it’s what summer dreams are made of

Items range from $15 to $200, so there's something for every budget.

Updated May. 23, 2019
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Stitch Fix just launched the cutest pajamas for kids 😍

This week, the company is expanding its in-house children's brand Rumi + Ryder to include both pajamas and activewear, and they are adorable!

Updated May. 23, 2019
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Kamala Harris just reintroduced a bill to address racial disparities in maternal health

"The health status and the well-being of Black mothers should concern everyone," Harris wrote on Twitter.

Updated May. 23, 2019
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Kirsten Gillibrand’s ‘Family Bill of Rights’ proves how little support American families have

Her proposal shows just how much things to need to change for American families to thrive.

Updated May. 23, 2019
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American mothers are trying harder than ever–so why do we feel like we’re failing?

We are carrying the burden of society's shortcomings.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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To the parents who don’t think they’re good at ‘playing’—you are

Your child thinks you're fun, even if you don't.

Updated May. 22, 2019
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The beauty of an ordinary day with my kids

The minutes I spent on my kitchen floor that day playing with my sons didn't seem glamorous or spectacular in any way, and yet it is in these ordinary days where the best memories are made.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Unnecessary cuts: Why are American hospitals doing so many episiotomies?

We urgently need to reevaluate how we are taking care of women.

Updated May. 22, 2019
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I wish my toddler still needed me

I watch as my daughter, this former resident of my belly and constant companion, runs away from me at full speed. Her focus is on claiming her independence, a milestone every parent wants their child to reach one day. But does it have to be today?

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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