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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
SNAP benefits

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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Things To Know About C-Sections

10 things seasoned moms want you to know about C-sections

Ten mom-tested truths about C-sections, backed by leading medical guidance, to help you plan your birth, advocate in the OR and recover with confidence.

Updated Oct. 30, 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
Harppa high chair recall

Popular high chair recalled after reports of deadly safety hazards—here’s what parents need to know

Harppa’s 5-in-1 Convertible High Chair has just been recalled after federal safety officials found it poses serious fall and entrapment risks

Updated Nov. 03, 2025
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When her 94-year-old grandma on hospice spoke up, this mom heard the truth behind all the criticism

Parenting with empathy doesn’t erase the past, but it can begin to rewrite the story.

Updated Oct. 30, 2025
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One mom’s viral meltdown about ‘doing it all’ perfectly captures the math of modern motherhood

Emily’s reel did not go viral because it offered a solution. It resonated because it named what so many parents are carrying

Updated Oct. 30, 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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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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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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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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Dear daughter, when I fail at being your role model

I always wanted to figure out all of my issues before I raised you. I wanted to truly and uninhibitedly love the skin I am in. I wanted to never, ever, use the word "fat" to describe myself (even in secret). I wanted to have conquered anxiety and depression. I wanted to shake it all off and be the "perfect role model" before your precious soul entered the world.

Updated Jan. 14, 2019
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Day care saved my motherhood

I have the incredible privilege of working from home, but I also felt like I was drowning.

Updated Jan. 14, 2019
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Anna Faris congratulating Chris Pratt on engagement is co-parenting done right

Just because they're not a couple doesn't mean they're not family.

Updated Jan. 14, 2019
bring infant to work program girl scouts iowa featured - Motherly

At this office, parents can bring their baby to work until they’re about 6 months old

"We want to practice what we preach, and normalize a reality where having children and advancing your career are not mutually exclusive," says Beth Shelton, the Chief Executive Officer of Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa.

Updated Mar. 25, 2022
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