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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
Morning sickness research

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
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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
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Luke Combs’ sons had the sweetest role in announcing baby no. 3

Luke Combs shares a heartwarming family moment as he and Nicole announce baby no. 3 with their sons in tow

Updated Sep. 26, 2025
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Mom films midnight bedtime routine—what viewers say next sparks a parenting firestorm

Emily’s video struck a chord because it made parents reflect on their own evenings. Some saw a relatable slice of life; others saw red flags.

Updated Oct. 06, 2025
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A teacher sends an unexpected email—what a family reads aloud brings everyone to tears

When a simple email from Wyatt’s teacher landed in the inbox, the family paused, smiled, and teared up

Updated Oct. 06, 2025
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Polar-opposite twins meet a puddle and parents can’t stop laughing

We all come into the world with innate differences in how we process the environment. For twins, those contrasts can feel especially stark.

Updated Oct. 06, 2025
Pet reveal

First-pet reveal melts hearts—and what parents can prep before bringing home a kitten

A child meeting her first pet and instantly understanding the weight of that new life.

Updated Oct. 03, 2025
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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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Working motherhood is: Counting down the minutes until I see my baby

Nine hours and 40 minutes that someone else would feel my daughter's hand wrapped around her index finger.

Updated Aug. 30, 2022
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YouTube is working on a kids app moderated by real people

Human eyes could be the solution to YouTube’s creepy kids’ content problems. 

Updated Apr. 10, 2018
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NFL star Matt Ryan & wife Sarah are refreshingly honest about NICU life

“We are endlessly thankful for their doctors and nurses in the NICU,” Sarah writes. 

Updated Apr. 10, 2018
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Disney’s ‘Little Mermaid’ pool collection is what dreams are made of

Look at this stuff! Isn’t it neat?

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Parents go about 2 months on average without a date night out, says study

But what’s good for you as a couple is good for your kids, so don’t feel bad about prioritizing your marriage. 

Updated Apr. 10, 2018
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5 ways women can overcome the gender pay gap, today

Go and get it, mama.

Updated Apr. 10, 2018
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New report sheds light on how a mother’s age affects the gender pay gap

But that’s not the whole story. 

Updated Apr. 10, 2018
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Tammy Duckworth is the first U.S. senator to give birth in office

She’s the first active U.S. Senator to give birth. 

Updated Apr. 10, 2018
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Seth Meyers’ son was born in his building lobby

The late-night host noted that his wife was “incredibly calm” given the extreme circumstances.

Updated Apr. 10, 2018
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Key phrases for raising kind + empathetic sons

3. Thanks for being gentle. 

Updated Apr. 10, 2018
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Touching newborn photoshoot honoring fallen military dad goes viral

Britt Harris’ husband died when she was six weeks pregnant, but he was still part of her baby’s first photoshoot. 

Updated Apr. 10, 2018
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Natalie Alcala’s Pregnancy Style

The founder of Fashion Mamas is giving us #bumpenvy.

Updated Jan. 14, 2022
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A letter to myself, before becoming a mom

There are pieces of you still burning brightly within me. However, there are parts of you I had to let go.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Cookbook author Ayesha Curry says extreme morning sickness kept her out of the kitchen

The celebrity chef has been struggling with Hyperemesis gravidarum. 

Updated Apr. 09, 2018
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Even Montessori teachers fail at Montessori sometimes

I was trying so hard to follow the rules that I forgot to follow the child, which is a basic principle of Montessori.

Updated Apr. 07, 2018
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Giving Birth with Preeclampsia

Yes, you can still have the birth of your dreams.

Updated Jan. 15, 2022
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