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Motherhood can be so many things. And we want to hear what it’s like for you in 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
Morning sickness research

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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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

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

Updated Oct. 03, 2025
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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
Diwali

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
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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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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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Why do I crave sugar?—and how to stop it

Beyond meeting a need, sugar cravings for adults tend to be habitual, rewarding, or even just physiologic.

Updated Jan. 11, 2019
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Mama, you can handle anything—even flu season

Of course, there are suggestions for avoiding colds and flu, but even with all of these preventions, sick days are almost unavoidable.

Updated Jul. 25, 2023
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To the ambitious, exhausted mamas out there—it’s worth it

I owe it to my son to be a good example of problem-solving and pushing forward to achieve my dreams.

Updated Jan. 11, 2019
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Tidy up, mama: The top 10 organizing hacks from Pinterest

Eat your heart out, Marie Kondo.

Updated Jan. 11, 2019
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7 reasons you’re not taking care of yourself, mama—and how to fix them

What if you could figure out the root of the issue? The real reason you're not making the time, and find a solution.

Updated Jan. 11, 2019
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‘Baby Shark’ breaks into the Top 40

Well Rounded's weekly links are here!

Updated Jan. 22, 2022
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How to combine a home office with a nursery

Motherly's news editor shares how she made room for her second baby.

Updated Feb. 10, 2022
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buybuy BABY Shopping Hacks

How to get the special perks that every mama’s entitled to.

Updated Feb. 27, 2023
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It’s a boy for Kim and Kanye!

Baby #4 is a brother for North, Saint and Chi!

Updated Jan. 10, 2019
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5 effective ways even the busiest mama can sneak yoga into her life

I can't imagine having the patience or the stamina to survive all the demands of mom-life without a yoga practice.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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California governor Gavin Newsom just proposed 6 months of parental leave

It could become the best parental leave plan in America.

Updated Mar. 22, 2022
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Deena Cortese got shamed for her car seat photos—but new moms need kindness not criticism

We get that car seat safety is very important, but coming down on a brand new mom who is just trying to do her best (and in all likelihood got the okay to go from hospital staff) is probably not the best way for people to encourage safe transportation of babies.

Updated Jan. 10, 2019
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To the mom who believes in peaceful parenting—but struggles to actually do it

My emotional baggage impacted the way I interacted with my children, especially when I was tired, stressed or triggered.

Updated Jun. 29, 2022
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The joyful, illiterate kindergartners of Finland

The country's early-childhood education program indeed places a heavy emphasis on "joy," which along with play is explicitly written into the curriculum as a learning concept. "There's an old Finnish saying," Holappa said. "Those things you learn without joy you will forget easily."

Updated Feb. 15, 2022
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5 favorite skin care treatments and their pregnancy safety

"Can you get Botox when you're pregnant?" You might be disappointed.

Updated Sep. 14, 2022
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