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Parents say curiosity matters—then tell kids “be careful” 27 times daily, according to research

It's clear we're walking a tightrope between fostering exploration and avoiding a trip to the ER.

Updated Nov. 04, 2025
Mother's touch explained

The surprising science behind a mother’s touch—and why it soothes babies so deeply

What if a simple stroke could flip a “safety switch” in your baby—and even calm you too?

Updated Nov. 04, 2025
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Is melatonin safe for kids? What every exhausted parent needs to know

Before you add it to cart, pediatrician Dr. Jessica Klein wants you to pump the brakes and get the facts.

Updated Oct. 31, 2025
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Child therapist “10 truths” go viral: What actually works at home

“When we know better, we do better and that’s how we break cycles"

Updated Nov. 03, 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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Soon To Be Dads

8 ways dads-to-be can truly show up during the third trimester

Eight concrete ways dads-to-be can show up in the third trimester. Learn warning signs, practice labor support and prep the fourth trimester. Practical, calm and evidence-based.

Updated Oct. 30, 2025
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
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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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A teacher used a vase to explain grief to her fourth graders—and parents everywhere are learning from it

When Ryan Brazil told her students, “We make space for each other,” she offered a truth that extends well beyond her classroom.

Updated Nov. 05, 2025
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CDC expands pasta recall after 6 deaths: What parents need to know

The CDC has expanded a pasta recall tied to Listeria deaths—parents are urged to check their freezers now

Updated Nov. 04, 2025
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Pregnant? Bookmark these 13 articles now

A guide for every stage in your incredible journey.

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Women's History Month - Mom and grandma reading a book to her son

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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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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I’m so grateful to my divorced parents for committing to peaceful co-parenting

My parents have been divorced for almost 30 years and yet they still strive to do their divorce right.

Updated Aug. 26, 2022
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Montessori at home: How to help your firstborn prepare for a new baby

As the final weeks go by and we near the arrival of our newest family member, I'm growing less anxious and more excited about how my toddler will react to being a big brother.

Updated Jan. 31, 2022
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Motherhood is: Listening to ‘Baby Shark’ over and over (and over) again

The tune can calm my toddler's tantrum and soothe my newborn's cries—I can't deny its power.

Updated Mar. 25, 2022
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Motherhood is: Wishing I could freeze time

No matter how bittersweet it can feel, watching you grow and change daily is a reminder of how incredibly lucky I am to have you. We were never meant to live in this moment forever despite how many times we'd like to.

Updated Jan. 12, 2023
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Hyperemesis gravidarum is about so much more than just morning sickness

Nausea in pregnancy is common, however, HG is an entirely different beast.

Updated Jan. 08, 2019
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