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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
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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
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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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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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I always know where my children are—but other parents aren’t so lucky

If I'm being honest with you, I know in my heart that I've been avoiding the news of the separated immigrant parents and children.

Updated Jun. 14, 2018
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8 Great Manhattan Baby Shops

Best spots to buy baby gifts in Manhattan.

Updated Feb. 25, 2025
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11 Last-Minute Father’s Day Gift Ideas for 2018

Well Rounded's editors share their picks for their number-one men.

Updated Jun. 13, 2018
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Thank you for showing our boys what it takes to be a real man

Thank you for wiping away their tears, and showing them that expressing their feelings is healthy and important.

Updated Feb. 01, 2022
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This mom’s warning about ticks goes viral for a very good reason

What parents need to know about protecting their family from ticks.

Updated Sep. 15, 2022
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Millennial dads spend 3 times as much time with their kids than previous generations

Today's dads are doing great, but society could make it easier for them to be the dads they want to be.

Updated May. 27, 2022
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This toddler swallowed a button battery—her mom says ingesting honey helped save her life

One study shows that offering honey every 10 minutes could prevent the battery from causing serious tissue burns.

Updated Sep. 06, 2022
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I couldn’t have gotten through my 4th-trimester without Anthony Bourdain

Mr. Bourdain's TV show saved my travel-loving mind during those tied-to-the-couch moments of new motherhood.

Updated Jun. 12, 2018
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Fatherhood has a huge impact on your happiness, studies say

Like motherhood, fatherhood is hard, too. And like motherhood, fatherhood is transformative.

Updated Feb. 01, 2022
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38 things I want to do this summer—without my kids

I need to make time for adult summer activities, because I have to fill my cup too (with rosé, perhaps?).

Updated Jun. 12, 2018
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9 open-ended toys to inspire creativity in your child this summer

Your children will play with these again and again.

Updated Jun. 12, 2018
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To my husband: You were born to raise a daughter

I may never know what comes next as a parent, but one thing I do: You will always be there to catch her.

Updated Jun. 12, 2018
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Scientists say simple test can predict when your baby will *actually* be born

The research suggests our bodies are talking to our babies at a molecular level.

Updated Jun. 12, 2018
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John Legend opens up about life with two kids—and says he wants more

While Teigen breastfeeds, Legend's playing with Luna.

Updated Jun. 12, 2018
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5 reasons babywearing is a game-changer for new mamas

2. Get your hands back (and stop unwanted hands touching your baby)

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
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