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25 phrases to inspire confidence in your child

5. "You can do hard things."

Updated Oct. 01, 2025

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Why thousands of parents are obsessed with this playful lesson on ‘minding your business’

“This is your business. This is her business.”

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

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Car Seat Safety

Hundreds of thousands of car seats pulled: What parents need to know now

Updated Oct. 02, 2025

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AI can now scan a mammogram and reveal a woman’s 5-year cancer risk—what moms should know

This technology could give mothers greater agency, earlier signals, and more opportunities—not just more anxiety.

Updated Oct. 01, 2025

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Pregnancy

White House links Tylenol in pregnancy to autism—what moms really need to know

Updated Sep. 24, 2025

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Chrissy Teigen on motherhood, postpartum healing, and advocating for kids with Type 1 diabetes

Chrissy Teigen opens up about surprises in motherhood, embracing imperfection, and her son’s Type 1 diabetes diagnosis.

Updated Sep. 17, 2025

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Parents tried this simple trick—and their babies focused twice as long

Simple interactions may be more effective than others at keeping a baby’s attention

Updated Sep. 12, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health

Parenting

How much does daycare really cost? Moms across the U.S. share the shocking range

If you’ve ever wondered how much daycare might set you back, you’re not alone.

Updated Sep. 12, 2025

Parenting, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Safety

Health & Wellness

A pediatrician’s quick action saved his daughter from choking—here’s the skill he says all parents need

Here’s how one dad saved his daughter—and the skills that can save yours, too.

Updated Sep. 08, 2025

Health & Wellness, Baby, Baby Health, Children's Health, Parenting

Children's Health

Florida considers ending school vaccine mandates—AAP shares concerns for kids

What does this change mean for kids in the classroom, and how can families stay protected if the policy moves forward?

Updated Sep. 08, 2025

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Celebrity News

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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Pregnancy

The surprising reason morning sickness may be good for you and your baby

Researchers say it may be a sign of a healthy, finely tuned immune system working behind the scenes.

Updated Sep. 29, 2025

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Celebrity News

Shaun Alexander reveals baby no. 14 is on the way—inside life with his 13 kids

From NFL stardom to fathering a bustling household, Shaun Alexander’s journey shows what family connection looks like at scale.

Updated Sep. 26, 2025

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Luke Combs’ sons had the sweetest role in announcing baby no. 3

Luke Combs shares a heartwarming family moment as he and Nicole announce baby no. 3 with their sons in tow

Updated Sep. 26, 2025

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First-pet reveal melts hearts—and what parents can prep before bringing home a kitten

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

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Miscarriage & Loss

Kylie Kelce starts to tell a happy story, then remembers the appointment that changed everything

A rare, candid account of pregnancy loss, plus gentle resources for parents carrying grief privately.

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

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Toddler

Toddler says she’s ‘sad’ at bedtime—nothing prepares mom for reason why

It wasn’t about sharing toys, leaving daycare, or even a scary dream

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

Toddler, News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

Health & Wellness

Got questions about the Covid vaccine for kids? Here’s a helpful FAQ for parents

Experts answer your biggest questions about Covid vaccines for kids 5 to 11.

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Here are all the celebrity babies born in 2021!

Wait until you hear her queenly name!

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8 working moms share how they find work-life balance

“I set the boundary to focus separately on family and work. My inbox is never empty, but I make sure my computer and iPad are away so I’m not tempted to look at them.”

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Mom goes viral on TikTok for data presentation showing reality of maternity leave

In a viral TikTok, this mom uses data visualization to show just how hard maternity leave is.

Parenting

Why thousands of parents are obsessed with this playful lesson on ‘minding your business’

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

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Parenting

Mom hits record as her son shares a truth about parenting that’s stopping people mid-scroll

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

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Mom braces for chaos—but her toddler’s response to the crying baby stuns her

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

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First-pet reveal melts hearts—and what parents can prep before bringing home a kitten

A child meeting her first pet and instantly understanding the weight of that new life.

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

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Parenting

Why ‘dolphin parenting’—rooted in Harvard’s longest study—could be the secret to confident, creative kids

They have clear expectations — bedtime, chores, kindness to siblings — but they also leave room for play, choice and mistakes.

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

Parenting

10 magical ways to celebrate Diwali with your family—and make memories that shine

Diwali is the perfect chance to slow down and make memories that glow just as brightly as the candles on your windowsill.

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

Parenting

Toddler

Toddler says she’s ‘sad’ at bedtime—nothing prepares mom for reason why

It wasn’t about sharing toys, leaving daycare, or even a scary dream

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

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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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It ends this Saturday!

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

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It’s science: Using money for a babysitter or housekeeper CAN buy happiness

And even a little bit is proven to go a long way.

Updated Jan. 18, 2019

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Perdue’s chicken nugget recall—what parents need to know

You can get a refund.

Updated Jan. 18, 2019

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Maternity leave can feel lonelier than you would expect

Here's how mamas can fight it.

Updated Jan. 17, 2019

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An ode to my body—you’ve grown, carried and birthed a baby

Thank you for the gift of health. Thank you for the gift of life. Thank you for the gift of movement.

Updated Jan. 10, 2023

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Target’s Cloud Island collection will now offer baby essentials

Items are starting at just $0.99!

Updated Jan. 17, 2019

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Toddler Milestones

10 Montessori-inspired ways your toddler can help around the house

Even if they're only helping in a tiny way, young children love feeling included.

Updated Jan. 14, 2022

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Community & Friendship

Mothers try to do the work of many, but one person does not make a village

“It takes a village to raise a child.” That’s right—an entire small town. Cut yourself a break—you’re just one woman.

Updated Jan. 17, 2019

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Seasonal affective disorder is real—8 ways to feel better, mama

6. Get (at least) 10 minutes of fresh air

Updated Jan. 17, 2019

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Car Seat Safety

This viral video has parents everywhere double-checking car seats

"If it didn't happen in front of me I'd never have believed it," Mock captioned his upload.

Updated Jan. 17, 2019

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2019’s top state for families might surprise you

Things like median family salary, housing affordability, the unemployment rate, childcare quality and availability, parental leave and the share of uninsured children in each state factored into the rankings.

Updated Jan. 17, 2019

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Career & Money

Feeling financial fatigue, mama? How to get control of your money in 5 steps

Reduce your money stress once and for all.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

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Life

How I know I’m 100% done having children (I think…)

It's these moments of second guessing myself—the wondering, the daydreaming—that get me. But it's also the big moments of practicality and reason (hello, day care costs) that then reel me back in. We're doing fine just the way we are.

Updated Jan. 16, 2019

Life

Parenting

How to prepare your firstborn for bringing home baby #2

11 tips from a pediatrician that will hopefully make the transition easier for the whole family.

Updated Aug. 05, 2022

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Asking for help is the key to getting all the things done, mama

To be a truly great leader in your family, you need to slow down and be purposeful with your time.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

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Dear son, you’ll always be my little boy

I had no idea how my heart would stretch and grow with every day of being your mom.

Updated Jul. 27, 2022

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I’m trying to be a minimalist mom, but I’m sentimental and a LOT of things spark joy

All moms are craving what I am—a sense that I am in control of my life and home, not my stuff.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Life

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Kim Kardashian confirms she is expecting a baby boy! 🎉

That's no. 4 for Kim and Kanye.

Updated Dec. 03, 2021

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News

This heroic mom carried her baby to term knowing her organs would go to other families

"If I wasn't able to bring my baby home, at least others could bring theirs home," Krysta Davis told ABC affiliate News Channel 9.

Updated Jan. 16, 2019

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Free, universal preschool exists in DC—so why not the rest of the country?

The U.S. Constitution puts the responsibility of education on the states, but state constitutions vary. Some explicitly protect the rights of preschoolers to public education, while others are arguably more open to interpretation on this issue.

Updated Jan. 16, 2019

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