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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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Does my child have an allergy? What parents need to know

Here's what to look for when it comes to food allergies and environmental allergies.

Updated May. 05, 2023
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I didn’t have the birth experience I wanted, but it brought me exactly what I needed

The treasured story of how I became a mom, that pulls at me and pushes me every single day.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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BOB safety: What parents need to know about this popular stroller

Here's what you need to know about the controversy surrounding the BOB stroller.

Updated Feb. 27, 2023
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Giant inflatable breasts in London prove a point about breastfeeding we can’t ignore

Moms shouldn't have to hide while feeding their children.

Updated Jan. 15, 2022
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Motherhood brings out so many fears—but you’re stronger than all of them, mama

Your definition of 'fearless' changes.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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My son said two words that broke me—but we both learned a valuable lesson that night

This was the teaching moment. This was the moment to make it count.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Why I can’t always put my husband first

Love doesn't divide. It multiplies.

Updated Apr. 04, 2019
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Target’s new sensory-friendly furniture for kids is 💯

Including a weighted blanket for just $50!

Updated Apr. 04, 2019
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These vintage hospital birth instructions show just how much has changed for mothers

Micala Gabrielle Henson's grandmother was given these instructions back when her mom was born in 1968 and they are…something else.

Updated Aug. 09, 2022
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School cafeteria packages unused food into take-home meals for kids in need

"There's a peace of mind to know there's something in the fridge," one mom shared.

Updated Apr. 04, 2019
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Whole30 co-founder Melissa Hartwig’s trick for getting picky kids to eat healthier

Many parents start out serving the healthiest food they can, but find kids become pickier (and less interested in veggies) over time. Hartwig admits that's even been the case in her house.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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My wife and I struggled with infertility for 7 years—here’s what I learned through the process

Battling infertility from a male's perspective, and now a proud father's perspective is a strange thing indeed.

Updated Jan. 11, 2022
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You’re not imagining it—being a mom has gotten more complex over the years

Mothers today do far more work with far fewer resources than mothers of the past—and if things are going to change, then we need to start really valuing the work women do as mothers

Updated Apr. 05, 2023
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My son has always been an autistic child—his diagnosis changed my world, not his

There was never a moment when he was not autistic. Everything he sees in the world is viewed through that lens—everything he has eaten, loved, touched, watched and engaged with has been through the ability of his autistic brain.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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The top baby names of 2019—so far

Two surprising names are taking the lead.

Updated Feb. 02, 2022
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Jessica Simpson gets real about recovering from a C-section

"We forget that we are going in for major surgery," shares Simpson.

Updated Jan. 23, 2023
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California lawmakers considering ‘Infants at Work’ program

State employees could soon be bringing babies to the office.

Updated Apr. 03, 2019
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