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New poll reveals how little freedom kids have today—and why experts say it’s hurting them

Digital devices are deeply embedded in modern childhood, and the Harris Poll shows just how much they shape kids’ daily lives.

Updated Sep. 02, 2025
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Why pets are drawn to pregnant bellies—and what it means for baby

As their paws pressed down, her unborn baby kicked back, as if saying hello to his furry siblings.

Updated Aug. 29, 2025
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Updated Sep. 03, 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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This little girl’s bedtime clapback proves kids always have the last word

“Kids always know exactly how to cut you down at bedtime 😂.”

Updated Sep. 04, 2025
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This viral blankie story proves kids know exactly what they need to feel safe

When the youngest gets attention, the oldest often steps in with their own showstopper act.

Updated Sep. 04, 2025
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 $1,650 in the U.S. vs. $120 in Sweden: How one video highlights the daycare gap that’s frustrating parents

The comparison has struck a nerve and sparked conversations about what kind of daycare system parents deserve.

Updated Sep. 03, 2025
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Parents say they’ll go into debt to help kids fit in—here’s how to navigate back-to-school pressure

Parents of K–12 and college students plan to spend an average of $741 this year—$200 more than last year.

Updated Sep. 03, 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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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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15 Montessori-inspired road trip games to play with your kids

Try these activities as an alternative to handing over the iPad to make the long car ride a meaningful part of your vacation.

Updated Jun. 22, 2022
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