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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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Physiological Changes During Pregnancy Based on Oura Data

Your body knows first: What Oura’s massive pregnancy study reveals about the science of intuition

Every pregnant person has felt it: that sudden wave of exhaustion, a racing heartbeat while climbing the stairs, or sleep that feels both deeper and lighter.

Updated Nov. 06, 2025
Financial Truths Before Maternity Leave

5 financial truths every mom should know before maternity leave

Maternity leave math is confusing, even when you have benefits. Here's facts that matter most and simple steps to take so your paycheck, premiums, and plans stay on track.

Updated Oct. 30, 2025
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Kieran Culkin once thought he wasn’t ready for kids. Now he’s a dad of three

Kieran Culkin once wasn’t sure about having kids — now he and Jazz Charton are celebrating their third

Updated Nov. 05, 2025
Troian Bellisario and Patrick J. Adams pregnancy announcement

Troian Bellisario and Patrick J. Adams share they’re expecting baby No. 3—with a love letter to their future child

Patrick J. Adams’ heartfelt love letter to his unborn child perfectly captures the wonder, uncertainty, and endless love that comes with welcoming a baby

Updated Nov. 05, 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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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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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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Beyoncé went to Target and the internet loved it

Chrissy Teigen's tweet was amazing.

Updated Jan. 08, 2019
Loraine on postpartum depression and who saved her life

Loraine on postpartum depression and who saved her life

You see, I was of the mindset that such illnesses were either faked or for the weak of heart. How could I, a strong, independent black woman, and postpartum depression possibly be associated in any way?

Updated Oct. 03, 2022
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What medication can I take while pregnant?

We break it down for you, mama.

Updated Jan. 07, 2019
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Work will always be there, but my babies won’t always be this small

But as we reach this place where things are chaotically calm, I realize that while I could make space for those things (and I do in some respects), that I choose my children. With no self-judgment and no second guesses and no comparing myself to other women.

Updated Aug. 27, 2022
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10 steps for decluttering the Marie Kondo way

What to do after you're done binge-watching her show.

Updated Jan. 07, 2019
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Amy Smart opens up about her 5-year infertility journey: ‘I didn’t know if I was going to be a parent’

Her journey to motherhood involved incrementally considering and becoming comfortable with options she hadn't previously entertained. At each step, Smart told herself, "I have to become more flexible and become more open to different ways of creating a child."

Updated Jan. 07, 2019
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Why having a conversation about bullying can help keep your kids safe at school

We instinctively want to protect our children from the bad things in this world and while we can't be there all the time, one of the ways we can do just that is to become vocal advocates for comprehensive school safety in our own communities.

Updated Jan. 14, 2022
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9 ways to teach your kids to trust their instincts about food

The best way to teach our kids to eat well is to encourage them to trust themselves too; to listen to their bodies' cues about hunger, fullness and comfort.

Updated Jan. 04, 2019
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