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Breastfeeding research

New research reveals a hidden way breastfeeding may protect moms for decades

It’s a discovery that deepens what we know about the lasting strength of maternal biology.

Updated Oct. 23, 2025
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Families brace for empty grocery cards as a government shutdown drags on

For millions of parents, that quick EBT balance check is really a check on whether there’s enough for milk, bread, and dinner tonight.

Updated Oct. 23, 2025
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How to feed your family for under $5: Canned bean dinners that are really delicious

Affordable canned bean dinners under $5 that stretch your budget without sacrificing nutrition or taste when money is tight.

Updated Oct. 29, 2025
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Minnesota mom spots smoke from school bus and saves 22 children from fire

A Bethel, Minnesota mother’s quick thinking turned an ordinary school day into a lesson on intuition, courage, and the quiet power of community.

Updated Oct. 29, 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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New study uncovers a surprising link between C-sections and sleep

Every mom expects sleepless nights with a newborn. For those recovering from a C-section, that exhaustion may have a deeper cause.

Updated Oct. 20, 2025
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Charlie Puth’s tender “Changes” video reveal shows he’s preparing for his biggest role yet—fatherhood

For Charlie, this reveal marks a personal milestone, and a glimpse into how love and family can shape creativity.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025
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Sofia Richie Grainge’s baby news comes with a surprise no one saw coming

But beneath the buzz was something deeper: a reflection of how modern motherhood and ambition can coexist, and even fuel one another.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025
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Stanford research reveals the powerful role of a mother’s voice in premature babies’ development

Every story, song, or word helps their brain connect language and emotion in ways that last well beyond infancy.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025
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A boy stirs lasagna with his mom—what he says next melts hearts and feeds a bigger lesson

Her video captured what everyday parenting looks like at its best—teaching empathy, confidence, and care through the small rituals that fill ordinary days.

Updated Oct. 28, 2025
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A girl asks for space—her mom’s quiet response is healing the internet

In a world that often celebrates control, this mom showed that love can be strongest when it gives room to grow.

Updated Oct. 27, 2025
Her son made a snarky remark during her run and what happened next taught a powerful lesson

A mom went out for a jog—and came home with a lesson in raising respectful sons

Raising boys means teaching that success and strength are rooted in respect, compassion, and confidence that celebrates others’ light.

Updated Oct. 27, 2025
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A boy kept tearing up another child’s lunchbox notes—until that mom did something no one expected

What began as a torn napkin turned into a lesson that stretched far beyond one school lunch.

Updated Oct. 27, 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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State of Motherhood

This time-lapse proves moms are never off the clock

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This new brand simplifies your baby registry 🙌

One brand = all the baby gear you need.

Updated Dec. 01, 2021
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Yes, Megan Markle still looks pregnant—here’s why

Let's take a moment to appreciate how extraordinary women's bodies are.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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I’m done breastfeeding my children—forever

And out of nowhere, it hit me. Hard.

Updated Jul. 31, 2024
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How my 2-year-old taught me about bravery

When was the last time I had been so terrified of doing something I really wanted to do that I sobbed uncontrollably in public, and then did the thing anyway?

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Le Creuset has a new colorway and now we *really* want to bake pies

The iconic cast iron brand now comes in a pretty berry hue we're loving.

Updated May. 08, 2019
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Social media is redefining the new motherhood—but is that a good thing?

True connections take more than a double-tap.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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The royal baby pics are beautiful—but it’s okay to remember we don’t all look like Meghan Markle postpartum

This was a beautiful opportunity to show that world that birth is beautiful but hard, so hard that most of us are still in top knots and sweats on day two (or even day 20).

Updated May. 08, 2019
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The first photos of the royal baby are here! 😍

We love how happy his parents look!

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
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I never wanted to be a mom—and then I got pregnant

We weren't trying. We weren't preventing it either. And yet when I peed on a pregnancy test and two bright pink lines showed up, I stared at it in disbelief.

Updated May. 23, 2022
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12 peaceful bedtime strategies from a child behavior specialist

How to deal with bedtime resistance, waking in the night and early rising.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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I don’t feel guilty for going on trips without my child

Everyone needs a life buoy to breathe easier. For some it's wine, for others melatonin—for me it's the first rush of air I inhale in a new city.

Updated Feb. 15, 2022
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Why having a mixed-race baby in the Royal Family matters

Meghan Markle's baby means more to me than even her marriage did.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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