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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
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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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Sites like Care.com don’t screen childcare providers, but here’s how parents can

What you need to look for when hiring a babysitter or childcare provider.

Updated Mar. 11, 2019
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How to cope when you receive a scary medical diagnosis for your child

3. Have an open dialogue with your inner circle.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Does being a special needs mother make you a less valuable employee? Absolutely not

It is not like your hard-won professional skills have evaporated overnight the moment your child received their diagnosis.

Updated Jan. 15, 2022
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Avoid a tantrum by empowering your child—6 strategies to try

How to build choice into your child's routine, without sacrificing on your time.

Updated Mar. 08, 2019
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On International Women’s Day, we celebrate 10 everyday women who do extraordinary things

#TeamMotherly shared stories about their mothers, sisters and friends and we are in awe of them too. 👏

Updated Dec. 02, 2021
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Democrats and Republicans are both pushing for paid leave in America—and it’s about time

There are two different options they're working on.

Updated Mar. 08, 2019
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Meghan Markle wants to raise her baby to be a feminist—regardless of its gender

She's a "a royal not afraid to embrace full-on feminism."

Updated Jan. 12, 2022
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America Ferrera proves that *any* place is an appropriate place to breastfeed

This mama "whipped them out" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York

Updated Mar. 08, 2019
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Being a single mom has been eye-opening + empowering in a way I never expected

To all the single moms out there struggling, you will get through this and in case no one has told you yet today—you're doing a really amazing job.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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I’m a mom and multitasking is my superpower

Because of multitasking we can cook dinner while unloading the dishwasher, settling an argument and finally texting our friend back. (We might be three days late on that text, but look—we remembered! See? Our brains are fine.)

Updated Feb. 11, 2022
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Twin babies separated at birth hug after 27 days apart

Grab your tissues before reading this good news story, mama.

Updated Mar. 07, 2019
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