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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
Baby comes home

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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Babies in glasses are irresistible—and a professor of ‘cute studies’ explains why

It's like doubling the cuteness factor, scientifically speaking

Updated May. 11, 2018
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Why didn’t anyone tell me how great motherhood would be?

I heard a lot about how hard it is, but not as much about how wonderful it could be.

Updated May. 11, 2018
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Audrey Roloff felt ‘robbed’ during her breastfeeding struggles—and so many mamas can relate

The physical pain was excruciating, she says, but the emotional pain in those first few weeks of parenting was also incredibly tough.

Updated May. 11, 2018
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When Mother’s day doesn’t feel like a day to celebrate

If the day feels bittersweet, here are some things that may help.

Updated May. 11, 2018
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14 Working Mom Tips for Balancing Baby and Business

Expert #mombosses share their best hacks, tricks and shortcuts.

Updated Jan. 13, 2022
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The Imaginary Hotel Room Where Mom Wishes Come True

We dreamed up the perfect Mother’s Day getaway. If only it was real.

Updated Jan. 14, 2022
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30 essential photos to take in baby’s first year

Grab your cameras, grab your cell phones, and capture those memories.

Updated Jan. 23, 2023
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Pottery Barn Kids + West Elm created the most enchanting nursery collection 😍

You're going to want one of everything.

Updated Feb. 19, 2025
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My child: I am with you no matter what happens in life

I would choose you over every restful night, and every painless day a thousand times again.

Updated May. 10, 2018
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Finn + Emma’s new Basics Collection is simply swoon-worthy

These are sure to be staples in your baby's closet.

Updated May. 10, 2018
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Why moms need support to increase breastfeeding rates in America

There's a big 'breastfeeding gap' between high- and low-income countries, study finds.

Updated Apr. 25, 2022
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From Kate to Khloe: Expecting celebs to ‘bounce back’ after birth hurts us all

Postpartum recovery is about so much more than what size jeans you wear.

Updated May. 10, 2018
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It’s science: For women trying to conceive, a walk may be the answer

So what does this mean for you?

Updated Aug. 19, 2022
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Mom, I had the best role model on earth—you

So much of who I am is because of who you were and are.

Updated May. 10, 2018
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Christina Aguilera hasn’t toured as a singer since before her son Max was born

'I'm a mom first,' she says—which so many of us mamas can relate to.

Updated May. 10, 2018
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