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Breastfeeding research

New research reveals a hidden way breastfeeding may protect moms for decades

Itโ€™s a discovery that deepens what we know about the lasting strength of maternal biology.

Updated Oct. 23, 2025
SNAP benefits

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 thereโ€™s enough for milk, bread, and dinner tonight.

Updated Oct. 23, 2025
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This first grade teacher’s daily affirmation is the pep talk we all need

A viral video reminds us why elementary school teachers deserve every ounce of our respectโ€”and a significant raise.

Updated Oct. 20, 2025

2025 State of Motherhood Survey

Motherhood can be so many things. And we want to hear what itโ€™s like for you in 2025.

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cesarean delivery

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
Charlie Puth

Charlie Puthโ€™s tender โ€œChangesโ€ video reveal shows heโ€™s preparing for his biggest role yetโ€”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 Graingeโ€™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 motherโ€™s voice in premature babiesโ€™ 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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A boy stirs lasagna with his momโ€”what he says next melts hearts and feeds a bigger lesson

Her video captured what everyday parenting looks like at its bestโ€”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 spaceโ€”her momโ€™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
Her son made a snarky remark during her run and what happened next taught a powerful lesson

A mom went out for a jogโ€”and came home with a lesson in raising respectful sons

Raising boys means teaching that success and strength are rooted in respect, compassion, and confidence that celebrates othersโ€™ light.

Updated Oct. 27, 2025
mom explains what she did when someone was mean to her kid

A boy kept tearing up another childโ€™s lunchbox notesโ€”until that mom did something no one expected

What began as a torn napkin turned into a lesson that stretched far beyond one school lunch.

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 Womenโ€™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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Dad goes viral for ‘breastfeeding’ while mama recovered from C-section

A nurse's great idea turned into an unforgettable moment for this new dad.

Updated Jan. 25, 2023
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Tammy Duckworth believes #familiesbelongtogetherโ€”and brought her baby to the protest, too

"I'm lucky to be the mom of 2 incredible little girls & I can't even begin to imagine being torn away from them or the pain and fear they would feel if they were ripped from my arms," says Duckworth.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022
Tia Mowry with her daughter

Tia Mowry just announced her daughterโ€™s name and itโ€™s ๐Ÿ˜

It's so unique it's not even on the Social Security Administration's baby name chart.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022
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Graco Uno2Duo Review

5 things you need to know about the brand's new convertible stroller.

Updated Dec. 05, 2021
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To all the single moms who feel the intensity of being the only parentโ€”I see you

My son and I remain a two-person squad, untouched by outside influence, interacting with each other on the most fundamental level.

Updated Jun. 28, 2018
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Serena Williams on pumping in the locker room

She opens up and shares some truths.

Updated Apr. 25, 2022
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My baby doesn’t sleep through the nightโ€“please stop asking me if he does

He will sleep through the night eventually and I have that to look forward to, but right now I will enjoy his midnight snuggles.

Updated Mar. 30, 2023
woman lying in bed surrounded by husband and four kids after giving birth

What the kid’s big age gap means for Chip and Jo’s new baby

When there's eight years between kids, the youngest can actually be more like the oldest.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022
Elizabeth Smart with her kids

Elizabeth Smart will soon be a mama to 3!

The author and advocate's little family is growing.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022
Tia Mowry sitting with her child and carrying her baby

Tia Mowry’s honest post about her post-baby body is what every new mama needs to see ๐Ÿ‘

"Ladies, it's okay that our bodies are not PERFECT after our babies are born. Give yourself time. Go at your own pace. Don't allow people to put a time limit on YOUR body," shemwrote.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022
woman and baby playing on the slide

One mama’s viral post highlights a surprisingly common slide hazard

Going down on an adult's lap increases a child's risk of leg fractures.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022
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Dear Middle Child: We will find our new normal, I promise

Bear with me as I try to establish some sort of balance in raising all three of you without letting anyone down.

Updated Jun. 26, 2018
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Why I donโ€™t want to call my C-Section a ‘Belly Birth’

The latest chapter in the birthing wars.

Updated Oct. 05, 2022
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Throwing away our stroller, I realized: I don’t have babies anymore

It was my faithful friend since the day my first baby was born.

Updated Jun. 26, 2018
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