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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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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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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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ABC News anchor gets emotional about receiving her ADHD diagnosis later in life

More and more women are being diagnosed later in life.

Updated Jul. 15, 2024
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Biden unveils a game-changing plan for improving maternal care in the U.S.

Two new maternal care programs will cover almost 40% of U.S. patients.

Updated Jul. 15, 2024
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Hilarious TikTok celebrates ‘old moms’ who are ‘postpartum and perimenopause at the same time’

"We are old moms, I waited to have kids until I could afford them.”

Updated Jul. 12, 2024
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Hilarious TikTok reminds us it’s not a true Disney vacation until someone has a full-on meltdown

"The most magical place on earth! The parents that get it, get it."

Updated Jul. 12, 2024
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An invitation to the bereaved parents club 

This is paradoxical: to love and to lose in this way. It’s unthinkable, and yet here we are.

Updated Jul. 12, 2024
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Viral TikTok explains why it’s OK for adult kids to go ‘no contact’ with their parents

"I have boundaries. I'm not going to let people treat me just whichever way they want to treat me."

Updated Jul. 12, 2024
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Detaching from social media made me fall back in love with my life—exactly as it is

For anyone feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of social media, I encourage you to consider taking a break.

Updated Jul. 12, 2024
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Brittany Mahomes is pregnant with baby #3!

"Round three, here we come!"

Updated Jul. 12, 2024
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New mom’s Reddit post about resenting her pets is met with empathy from fellow moms

The lack of judgement from commenters is truly something special.

Updated Jul. 12, 2024
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Groundbreaking new Swedish law entitles grandparents to paid parental leave 

The law allows parents in Sweden to transfer some of their generous parental leave allowance upwards.

Updated Jul. 12, 2024
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Research shows American families are going into debt just to cover groceries

40% of American adults are struggling to make ends meet with finances.

Updated Jul. 12, 2024
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Should you get an anti-mullerian hormone test?

Here’s what experts say your AMH level can and can’t tell you about your fertility.

Updated Jul. 11, 2024
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18-year-old Violet Affleck delivers powerful speech against mask bans in L.A.

The 18-year-old argued in support of protective measures in government and medical facilities.

Updated Jul. 11, 2024
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Let them choose the long book

In the grand scheme of life, I know I will never regret it.

Updated Jul. 10, 2024
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Survey finds nearly half of women are skipping or delaying health screenings

Over 60% of women say it's hard to make their own health a priority.

Updated Jul. 10, 2024
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