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

“It’s not about racing to thinness. It’s about giving women safe, evidence-based options.”

Updated Oct. 06, 2025
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What if paying grandparents for child care could solve America’s childcare crisis?

The childcare solution America keeps overlooking might already be living down the street.

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
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Stay-at-home mom describes the uneasy shift from earning to ‘our money’—and why so many relate

When a stay-at-home mom admitted that spending “our money” still feels uncomfortable, millions of parents nodded along.

Updated Oct. 08, 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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Cardi B opened up about prenatal depression—and she’s helping moms feel less alone

She admitted that thoughts of raising her baby alone and losing her partner’s companionship spiralled into sadness and depression.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
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One workplace law cut miscarriage rates by nearly 10%—and it’s changing how we treat pregnancy at work

When workplaces make small accommodations, pregnancy outcomes improve dramatically.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
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The car ride that turned into emergency delivery—and somehow, everyone stayed calm

When your hospital run turns into an emergency delivery, calm, faith, and teamwork can make all the difference

Updated Oct. 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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Mom Genius baby gates recalled after safety warning—what parents need to know

No injuries have been reported, but a new recall is urging parents to stop using certain Mom Genius retractable safety gates immediately.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
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‘Is that a baby?’ The split-second that changed one driver’s morning

Bus driver Barbara Baker spotted a toddler alone in the street, and her quick thinking turned a regular route into a real-life rescue.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
Teaching about periods

Mom teaches son about periods—and the internet’s calling it a parenting masterclass

This mom turned laundry day into a powerful lesson on periods and empathy (and her son nailed it).

Updated Oct. 10, 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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Mothers don’t need to be ‘fixed’. They aren’t what’s broken

And now the Surgeon General’s warning about parental stress affirms that.

Updated Aug. 30, 2024
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How to prep your kids for safe school bus rides this year

Bus rides can be overwhelming for some kiddos, and especially for those with sensory challenges. An expert shares tips to try.

Updated Aug. 30, 2024
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The bittersweet birthday of a SAHM

You call your mom. She saves you because she’s been here too, and she sees you.

Updated Aug. 28, 2024
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Almost 1/3 of parents say school emails are more stressful than their work inbox

According to the survey, the average parent receives around four emails a day related to their children, their school, and extracurricular activities.

Updated Aug. 28, 2024
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Do you have postpartum depletion? Here’s how to tell

It’s difficult to support a new life around the clock when you’re not thriving yourself.

Updated Aug. 28, 2024
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U.S. Surgeon General says 4 in 10 parents are ‘so stressed they cannot function’

He hopes to “shine a light” on the difficulties facing modern parents, calling them “silent struggles.”

Updated Aug. 28, 2024
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This mom makes dinner for her kids at 3 p.m.—and it’s actually genius 

"Did you just crack the code to getting through the 4-6pm craze?!?"

Updated Aug. 28, 2024
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Normalizing maternal exhaustion hid my real problem: Chronic illness

How many mothers, like me, have an underlying health issue that is being ignored and dismissed?

Updated Aug. 27, 2024
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10 wide leg pants that are almost as comfy as pajamas–but look way more polished

After years of squeezing into skintight denim, we're collectively exhaling into a silhouette that actually lets us move.

Updated Aug. 28, 2024
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Kindergarten teacher shares important message about cupcakes: ‘Please don’t bring them’

"I love to celebrate birthdays in my classroom, but please don't bring cupcakes."

Updated Aug. 27, 2024
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American Academy of Pediatrics releases updated guidance ahead of flu season

Here's what parents need to know about the 2024-2025 flu season.

Updated Aug. 27, 2024
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Is your kid not eating the lunches you pack? Try these tips

An expert behind Feeding Littles—and the new book, “Feeding Littles Lunches”—shares key reasons and smart ideas to try.

Updated Aug. 27, 2024
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Jodie Sweetin shares her chill parenting advice: ‘It’s not a competition’

She admits she used to compare herself to the moms packing Pinterest-worthy lunches.

Updated Aug. 27, 2024
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Teacher wonders if kindergarten has become too much: ‘Let them be kids’

"Let those five- and six-year-olds be developmentally what they're supposed to be—and that's a kid."

Updated Aug. 27, 2024
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The best cars for car seats

Is yours on the list?

Updated Aug. 26, 2024
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New mom asks if her husband is wrong for leaving her and their baby for a ‘bro’s only’ trip

"He seemed surprised and a bit hurt that I was asking him to cancel."

Updated Aug. 26, 2024
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