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Do babies speak a “secret language”? A viral TikTok has parents all curious

At one predictable moment, a baby onscreen bursts into laughter, and parents gleefully scribble across the screen: “I think she understood.”

Updated Aug. 22, 2025
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10 healthy cereal options to get you through busy school mornings

Even as an RD, I don’t always have it in me to make breakfast from scratch.

Updated Aug. 25, 2025
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American Girl just gave us plush versions of our childhood obsessions (and my inner Molly McIntire stan is living)

Each doll is $65 and comes with a board book. Your inner child is not included but will probably show up uninvited anyway.

Updated Aug. 22, 2025
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Do moms ever get to ‘bed rot’ again? This viral debate hits hard

In her video, which has more than 2 million views, DiDonato said the second she had her baby, she stopped sitting down

Updated Aug. 22, 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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Pregnant moms are losing safe places to give birth—and rural families are paying the price

Because in parts of rural America, it’s not just hard to find a place to give birth. It’s becoming nearly impossible.

Updated Aug. 08, 2025
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Why stress during pregnancy affects your baby’s gut health

“The upshot is that pregnant women should be pampered if we want the best for their babies.”

Updated Jul. 31, 2025
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French baby names are having a moment—and Olivia Culpo’s pick shows exactly why

French baby names offer a quiet magic that touches on meaning, sound, and feeling all at once.

Updated Jul. 17, 2025
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Florida just made parking easier for pregnant moms—could your state be next?

The CDC notes that many pregnancy complications, such as preeclampsia or pelvic instability, impact walking or standing.

Updated Jul. 25, 2025
bagpack

Why some moms check every backpack on a playdate—and what it says about parenting today

When does checking a child’s belongings become a tool for guidance, and when does it cross the line?

Updated Aug. 28, 2025
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Mom’s 6-year-old asks the kind of questions that leave parents laughing—and low-key rethinking life

“Why are you always going to work but never have any money?” to “When I sneeze do my bones come out?”

Updated Aug. 28, 2025
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The hidden labor behind kids’ birthdays—and why moms are done carrying it alone

A mom’s Reddit post reveals the hidden labor behind kids’ birthdays, from planning to presents, and why recognition matters.

Updated Aug. 28, 2025
Baby comes home

They went in for a 38-week appointment… and came home with a baby

At 38 weeks pregnant, they expected a quick check-in with their doctor and then to head back home to keep preparing for their baby’s arrival.

Updated Aug. 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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4 ways to avoid summer camp scaries with a vision board

Before your kids head off to camp this summer, make a vision board with them to get them excited and anticipate positive feelings about their camp experience.

Updated Jul. 30, 2024
Mom's viral video about school day hours

Mom’s hilarious skit nails how school day hours were probably chosen

"Don't they have, like a great aunt or a grandparent or something?"

Updated Jul. 30, 2024
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Ryan Reynolds reveals baby #4 is a boy during meeting with a father who lost his son

He met with a father who previously lost his son, a huge Deadpool fan, sharing in his memory.

Updated Jul. 30, 2024
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I was a ‘walking zombie’ with undiagnosed PPD—but like so many other women, I never received help

The Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health recently gave the US a D+ for maternal mental healthcare.

Updated Jul. 29, 2024
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Dad goes viral for his amazing DIY closet renovation for his daughters

"POV: You're a dad and this is how you built your daughters' dream closet."

Updated Jul. 29, 2024
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Child safety advocate talks about ‘fan club’ accounts for kids

"Give the family their privacy," Sarah ends her video. "They clearly want it."

Updated Jul. 29, 2024
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Here’s how to avoid the back-to-school lunch slump this year

From sandwiches to sliders to snacks, Dave’s Killer Bread® makes school lunch prep creative—and easy.

Updated Aug. 20, 2024
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IVF attrition: The journey from egg to embryo, explained

An expert dives into the IVF funnel and your chances of success.

Updated Jul. 24, 2024
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It’s time to end the stigma around using an egg donor

It doesn’t matter how someone becomes a mother.

Updated Jul. 26, 2024
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Hilary Duff squashes rumors about baby #4 being ‘unplanned’

Never ask if a baby ‘was a mistake’ to anyone.

Updated Jul. 26, 2024
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When it comes to breastfeeding, Allyson Felix wants moms to know you can’t do it alone

The record-setting Olympian is championing the power of teamwork.

Updated Jul. 26, 2024
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Lea Michele says ‘literally everything’ is different about her second pregnancy

She says being able to be pregnant is a "really great gift."

Updated Jul. 25, 2024
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Does stress impact fertility?

The answer is likely unsurprising—but a naturopathic doctor shares what to do about it.

Updated Jul. 23, 2024
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Inflation causing more teens to enter workforce to help their families pay bills

Teen participation in the job market has reached levels not seen since the Great Recession.

Updated Jul. 25, 2024
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