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Body language expert shares 3 simple ways to raise socially skilled kids

Updated Oct. 06, 2025
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Postpartum

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
Postpartum, News
Grandparents
Grandparents & Extended Families

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
Grandparents & Extended Families, News, Parenting, Relationships
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Work & Motherhood

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
Work & Motherhood, Career & Money, News, Viral & Trending

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Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

I wanted to be proactive about my health—this platform made it easy

Updated Oct. 06, 2025
Health & Wellness Shopping Guide
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Pregnancy

White House links Tylenol in pregnancy to autism—what moms really need to know

Can you take Tylenol when pregnant? What does the science actually say? And what should I do if I’m in pain or running a fever?

Updated Sep. 24, 2025
Pregnancy, Health & Wellness, News, Women's Health
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Health & Wellness

Chrissy Teigen on motherhood, postpartum healing, and advocating for kids with Type 1 diabetes

Chrissy Teigen opens up about surprises in motherhood, embracing imperfection, and her son’s Type 1 diabetes diagnosis.

Updated Sep. 17, 2025
Health & Wellness, Children's Health, Podcast, The Motherly Podcast
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Health & Wellness

Parents tried this simple trick—and their babies focused twice as long

Simple interactions may be more effective than others at keeping a baby’s attention

Updated Sep. 12, 2025
Health & Wellness, Children's Health
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Parenting

How much does daycare really cost? Moms across the U.S. share the shocking range

If you’ve ever wondered how much daycare might set you back, you’re not alone.

Updated Sep. 12, 2025
Parenting, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Safety
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Health & Wellness

A pediatrician’s quick action saved his daughter from choking—here’s the skill he says all parents need

Here’s how one dad saved his daughter—and the skills that can save yours, too.

Updated Sep. 08, 2025
Health & Wellness, Baby, Baby Health, Children's Health, Parenting

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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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
Viral & Trending, News, Pregnancy
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Celebrity News

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
Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy
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Pregnancy

The surprising reason morning sickness may be good for you and your baby

Researchers say it may be a sign of a healthy, finely tuned immune system working behind the scenes.

Updated Sep. 29, 2025
Pregnancy, News
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Celebrity News

Shaun Alexander reveals baby no. 14 is on the way—inside life with his 13 kids

From NFL stardom to fathering a bustling household, Shaun Alexander’s journey shows what family connection looks like at scale.

Updated Sep. 26, 2025
Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

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Grandparents & Extended Families

What if paying grandparents for child care could solve America’s childcare crisis?

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
Grandparents & Extended Families, News, Parenting, Relationships
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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
Viral & Trending, News, Pregnancy
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Work & Motherhood

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
Work & Motherhood, Career & Money, News, Viral & Trending

Got questions about the Covid vaccine for kids? Here’s a helpful FAQ for parents

Experts answer your biggest questions about Covid vaccines for kids 5 to 11.

Here are all the celebrity babies born in 2021!

Wait until you hear her queenly name!

8 working moms share how they find work-life balance

“I set the boundary to focus separately on family and work. My inbox is never empty, but I make sure my computer and iPad are away so I’m not tempted to look at them.”

Mom goes viral on TikTok for data presentation showing reality of maternity leave

In a viral TikTok, this mom uses data visualization to show just how hard maternity leave is.
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Parenting

Mom lets grandparents break the rules—and it’s winning hearts online

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
Parenting, News, Viral & Trending
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Motherly

Mom loses her patience—but what she does next is teaching parents everywhere

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
Motherly, News, Viral & Trending
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Parenting

A 9-year-old’s English lessons for her dad are melting hearts everywhere

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

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Grandparents & Extended Families

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
Grandparents & Extended Families, News, Parenting, Relationships
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Parenting

Mom lets grandparents break the rules—and it’s winning hearts online

When it comes to childcare, sometimes letting grandparents do their thing is the best parenting hack

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
Parenting, News, Viral & Trending
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Parenting

A 9-year-old’s English lessons for her dad are melting hearts everywhere

e. And a 9-year-old teacher whose mantra—“It takes process”—is turning everyday lessons into heartwarming TikTok magic.

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
Parenting, News, Viral & Trending
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Parenting

This classroom chant about “private parts” is stirring debate—but experts say it may save lives

How we talk about body boundaries matters as much as what we say.

Updated Oct. 07, 2025
Parenting, News, Safety, Viral & Trending
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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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Child Learn & Play

Preschools aren’t doing enough to support bilingual kids, study finds

Nearly 1 in 3 kids in the United States speaks a language other than English at home.

Updated Apr. 24, 2018
Child Learn & Play, Child Milestones
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Career & Money

How to adult in 5 steps

Think of this as a checklist to security.

Updated Feb. 02, 2022
Career & Money, Family Finances & Budgeting, Life
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Baby Shopping Guide

Rock on, mama: These are the 6 best baby swings

Updated Jan. 13, 2022
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Life

I’m simplifying my life to make room for things that matter

Clutter makes me anxious.

Updated Apr. 24, 2018
Life
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Life

You don’t have to look like Kate Middleton after giving birth to be a queen

I see in her the same beauty that I see in every woman who has just done the work of bringing a child into the world.

Updated Apr. 24, 2018
Life
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Celebrity News

All the best royal baby pics because we can’t get enough

Just like Prince George and Princess Charlotte, this little guy is adorable.

Updated Apr. 24, 2018
Celebrity News
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Celebrity News

Princess Charlotte makes history: Here’s why it matters for girls everywhere

Leaving sexist behavior exactly where it belongs—the past.

Updated Apr. 24, 2018
Celebrity News
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Life

Motherhood is: Continuing to give, even when it feels like you have nothing left

This stage of motherhood is overwhelming and chaotic and wild. It takes every ounce of you and then more. Even when you feel you have no more to give.

Updated Apr. 23, 2018
Life
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Celebrity News

The Rock is a father again—and writes emotionally about the strength of women

Updated Apr. 23, 2018
Celebrity News
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Celebrity News

Behati Prinsloo shamed for ‘pumping and dumping’ during date with hubby Adam Levine

That's totally unnecessary.

Updated Apr. 23, 2018
Celebrity News
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Life

My life as a mom might look boring—but it’s everything I’ve ever wanted

To an outsider looking in, it probably doesn't look like I did much today.

Updated Apr. 23, 2018
Life
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Celebrity News

The royal baby is here! Congratulations Prince William + Kate Middleton

Updated Apr. 23, 2018
Celebrity News
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Celebrity News

The Royal Baby is on the way! Update: He’s here!

Updated Apr. 23, 2018
Celebrity News
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Style

Eco-Friendly Fashion for Everyone in the Family

12 Earth-friendly fashion brands for you, dad & baby.

Updated Apr. 20, 2018
Style
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Life

How to Raise Eco-Conscious Kids

13 parenting tips from environmental leaders.

Updated Apr. 20, 2018
Life
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How to Recycle Your Car Seat at Target

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Updated Apr. 20, 2018
Car Seat Safety
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Life

10 decisions to make on Sunday that will make your week easier

Planning ahead takes out the anxiety of a task.

Updated Apr. 20, 2018
Life
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Children's Health

6 signs your child might have anxiety—and how to help

3. Perfectionism

Updated Aug. 29, 2025
Children's Health, Child, Parenting
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Parenting

To the mom who feels like she’s doing the same thing every day

You love them with a passion so fierce and a strength so true, that you're willing to do this life. You're willing to cater to the sameness of motherhood—for them.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Parenting
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Real Sleep Stories from Real Mamas

A true account of one mama’s ‘restful’ evening

12:45 am—I wonder, when Beyonce gets up with the twins, does Jay-Z get up too?

Updated Sep. 08, 2022
Real Sleep Stories from Real Mamas, Baby, Life, Parenting
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