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25 phrases to inspire confidence in your child

5. "You can do hard things."

Updated Oct. 01, 2025

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Why thousands of parents are obsessed with this playful lesson on ‘minding your business’

“This is your business. This is her business.”

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

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Hundreds of thousands of car seats pulled: What parents need to know now

Updated Oct. 02, 2025

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AI can now scan a mammogram and reveal a woman’s 5-year cancer risk—what moms should know

This technology could give mothers greater agency, earlier signals, and more opportunities—not just more anxiety.

Updated Oct. 01, 2025

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I wanted to be proactive about my health—this platform made it easy

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

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White House links Tylenol in pregnancy to autism—what moms really need to know

Can you take Tylenol when pregnant? What does the science actually say? And what should I do if I’m in pain or running a fever?

Updated Sep. 24, 2025

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Chrissy Teigen on motherhood, postpartum healing, and advocating for kids with Type 1 diabetes

Chrissy Teigen opens up about surprises in motherhood, embracing imperfection, and her son’s Type 1 diabetes diagnosis.

Updated Sep. 17, 2025

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Parents tried this simple trick—and their babies focused twice as long

Simple interactions may be more effective than others at keeping a baby’s attention

Updated Sep. 12, 2025

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How much does daycare really cost? Moms across the U.S. share the shocking range

If you’ve ever wondered how much daycare might set you back, you’re not alone.

Updated Sep. 12, 2025

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A pediatrician’s quick action saved his daughter from choking—here’s the skill he says all parents need

Here’s how one dad saved his daughter—and the skills that can save yours, too.

Updated Sep. 08, 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

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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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Postpartum

A breakthrough for postpartum moms: What new research really says about tirzepatide and breastfeeding

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

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Mom films midnight bedtime routine—what viewers say next sparks a parenting firestorm

Emily’s video struck a chord because it made parents reflect on their own evenings. Some saw a relatable slice of life; others saw red flags.

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

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A teacher sends an unexpected email—what a family reads aloud brings everyone to tears

When a simple email from Wyatt’s teacher landed in the inbox, the family paused, smiled, and teared up

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

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Got questions about the Covid vaccine for kids? Here’s a helpful FAQ for parents

Experts answer your biggest questions about Covid vaccines for kids 5 to 11.

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Here are all the celebrity babies born in 2021!

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8 working moms share how they find work-life balance

“I set the boundary to focus separately on family and work. My inbox is never empty, but I make sure my computer and iPad are away so I’m not tempted to look at them.”

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Mom goes viral on TikTok for data presentation showing reality of maternity leave

In a viral TikTok, this mom uses data visualization to show just how hard maternity leave is.

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Polar-opposite twins meet a puddle and parents can’t stop laughing

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

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First-pet reveal melts hearts—and what parents can prep before bringing home a kitten

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

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Kylie Kelce starts to tell a happy story, then remembers the appointment that changed everything

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

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Mom films midnight bedtime routine—what viewers say next sparks a parenting firestorm

Emily’s video struck a chord because it made parents reflect on their own evenings. Some saw a relatable slice of life; others saw red flags.

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

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A teacher sends an unexpected email—what a family reads aloud brings everyone to tears

When a simple email from Wyatt’s teacher landed in the inbox, the family paused, smiled, and teared up

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

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Polar-opposite twins meet a puddle and parents can’t stop laughing

We all come into the world with innate differences in how we process the environment. For twins, those contrasts can feel especially stark.

Updated Oct. 06, 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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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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A nightly beauty + self-care routine you can do when you only have 10 minutes (or less!), mama

After bedtime, it's you time.

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Chrissy Teigen had the best response when someone asked if she was pregnant — 4 months after giving birth

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Updated Feb. 19, 2025

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I never planned to be a SAHM—to be honest, I’m still adjusting

I wasn't sure how to accept and make sense of my new identity.

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Brooke on PPD to all-the-time depression

After my son was born, all I wanted was sleep. But I was scared of closing my eyes for fear of something happening to him during that time. I couldn’t shut my mind off from all the irrational thoughts running through it.

Updated Sep. 23, 2022

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Can I be honest? Sometimes, I envy other moms

An open letter from both sides.

Updated Sep. 17, 2018

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How to be a parent your child wants to talk to

Knowing the difference between sympathy and empathy can make all of the difference.

Updated Sep. 17, 2018

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Motherhood is: Answering about 300 questions a day

And today, at this moment, I would LOVE a second of quiet.

Updated Aug. 27, 2022

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What goes through my mind when another parent says ‘just wait until…’

If I spent all my time dreading the "wait untils" or worrying about the next difficult thing around the corner, when would I have time to enjoy all the wonderful, amazing, incredible things that a child brings to a parent's life?

Updated Sep. 17, 2018

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What every parent should know about attachment theory

At its essence, attachment theory focuses on the emotional bond between caregiver and baby, not just the physical interaction that occurs through feeding, changing diapers, etc.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

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Born during the storm: The babies of Hurricane Florence

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Why the Kardashian ‘triplets’—cousins Chicago, Stormi and True—are so lucky to have each other

The bond between cousins is something special.

Updated Dec. 06, 2021

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5 truths about postpartum recovery every woman should know

It's crucial to empower yourself with knowledge of what might happen as your body changes over the coming six weeks postpartum that have the potential to delay your recovery.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

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Best gifts for new mamas + babies—that they’ll actually love

Each mama is different, but we guarantee she'll love having these gifts on hand in the weeks and months postpartum.

Updated Sep. 14, 2018

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Montessori at home: 10 tasks young kids can totally do on their own

And how to help them get there.

Updated Oct. 01, 2022

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This sneak peek of Man Repeller Leandra Medine’s nursery will give you serious decor envy 😍

A stunning Parisian theme with pops of pink for her twin girls.

Updated Sep. 14, 2018

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10 items from Target’s new Prologue line that’ll take you through fall, mama

The new line is packed with sophisticated, trend-forward pieces and understated classics you'll wear over and over again—and most items are under $30.

Updated Sep. 14, 2018

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I have prepared for Coronavirus to the best of my ability—but I’m still anxious

Today, our neighborhood was affected by the Columbia Gas explosions in Massachusetts—and I keep replaying the last few hours in my head over and over. Today was one of those unimaginable days that then become a reality.

Updated Sep. 14, 2018

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Why Anna Farris wants her son to be a good cook might inspire you, mama

"I see it as sort of a gift to whatever future partner he may have that he knows how to clean a bathroom and that he appreciates how to do his laundry and he knows how to cook. It's just very important to me because he does have a lot of help with things," Faris explains.

Updated Feb. 19, 2025

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Chrissy Teigen is launching a new kitchen collection at Target 🎉

Mark your calendars for September 30th.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

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