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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
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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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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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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
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Stanford research reveals the powerful role of a mother’s voice in premature babies’ development

Every story, song, or word helps their brain connect language and emotion in ways that last well beyond infancy.

Updated Oct. 17, 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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A girl asks for space—her mom’s quiet response is healing the internet

In a world that often celebrates control, this mom showed that love can be strongest when it gives room to grow.

Updated Oct. 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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State of Motherhood

This time-lapse proves moms are never off the clock

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Once we became parents, we had to throw our old version of ‘normal’ out the window

My family was complete and perfect, and very far from what we first considered "normal."

Updated Aug. 08, 2018
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What is RIE parenting? What parents need to know about Resources for Infant Educarers

And six ways to implement this parenting philosophy into your life.

Updated Jan. 17, 2023
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Carrie Underwood is pregnant and ‘so excited’

The 35-year-old singer and husband Mike Fisher are expecting their second child.

Updated Aug. 08, 2018
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I blinked, and now…it’s time for kindergarten

This is early-childhood. I wiped away a tear from my eye.

Updated Aug. 07, 2018
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Baby Dove Rich Moisture Shampoo

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Updated Aug. 07, 2018
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Dear Serena Williams: I’m having a rough week, too

I'm just here to say, thank you for your vulnerability. And for your honesty. And for your poise.

Updated Aug. 07, 2018
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What happens to a woman’s brain when she becomes a mother

Motherhood changes our brains and writer Chelsea Conaboy wants us to know that.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
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6 food recalls parents need to know about

And what the recent frequency of recalls means for food safety.

Updated Feb. 11, 2022
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Pregnant Pippa Middleton’s secret to staying cool + comfortable in August

She writes all about it in her column for the UK supermarket Waitrose.

Updated Aug. 07, 2018
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I’m going to stop hurrying and start being more fully present

What if one day you realized your life is just full of hurry and not much else?

Updated Aug. 06, 2018
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Baby Dove Rich Moisture Lotion

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Updated Aug. 06, 2018
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To the mama who wonders if she’ll ever figure out this whole ‘motherhood’ thing

Because motherhood is a lot of things. It's messy. It's exhausting. It's joyful. It's rewarding. And it's unpredictable.

Updated Aug. 06, 2018
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To the mama battling depression: It’s okay to not be okay

Here are some ideas that may help you fight this beast.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
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