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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
Charlie Puth

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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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
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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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To the mama who can’t sleep because her baby can’t sleep—I see you

When my son wakes up in the night, he wants me. And he'll scream the house down if he doesn't get me.

Updated Oct. 01, 2022
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Use ‘no’ sparingly—and other highly effective ways to discipline your kids

It's not as easy as you might think to dole out effective discipline, especially if you have a strong-willed child.

Updated Jan. 15, 2019
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True life: My family’s clutter makes me anxious

I was seriously stressed in my own home.

Updated Mar. 01, 2022
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This is the year we finally recognize how much toxic masculinity hurts our sons

A new viral ad campaign is igniting an overdue conversation.

Updated Dec. 03, 2021
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Updated Jan. 15, 2019
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Updated Jan. 15, 2019
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The best high chairs of 2019

9 high chairs you'll want to park in your kitchen for the next few years.

Updated Jan. 25, 2022
Lauren On Postpartum Depression, Anxiety and Losing Herself

Lauren on postpartum depression, anxiety and losing herself

And then I had my son. And my world was flipped upside down.

Updated Oct. 03, 2022
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I finally Marie Kondo’d my home—and here’s what happened

I want our house to make sense and to bring us all a sense of calm and relief from the outside world—a world often filled with busyness and stress and worries.

Updated Jan. 14, 2019
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