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This surprising pregnancy snack could cut your baby’s allergy risk—here’s what to know

If you’ve been craving avocados, you’re not just fueling your body with healthy fats—you might also be supporting your baby’s immune system in a seriously powerful way.

Updated Apr. 23, 2025
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Calling all mamas—take our 2025 State of Motherhood survey

Motherhood can be so many things—and we want to know what it's like for you.

Updated Feb. 27, 2024
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Buford the brave: Hero dog finds missing toddler 7 miles from home in Arizona wilderness

In a heart-stopping story with the happiest ending, a loyal ranch dog named Buford is being hailed a hero after finding a missing toddler who had wandered seven miles away from his home in the rural Arizona wilderness.

Updated Apr. 23, 2025

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30% of maternal deaths happen after 6 weeks—but most are preventable

From 2018 to 2022, pregnancy-related deaths rose by nearly 28% in the U.S.

Updated Apr. 23, 2025
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Pregnant mom felt one strange symptom—ChatGPT told her to act fast, and it saved her and her baby

The question was casual—“Why does my jaw feel tight?”—but what happened next was anything but.

Updated Apr. 14, 2025
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Pregnant teacher pauses math lesson to share a moment with her baby—her students’ reaction says it all

“My class is ALWAYS trying to watch her move, so when she was super active during math, we had to stop and watch,” says the video.

Updated Apr. 11, 2025
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Spicing up your pregnancy: How chili may lower gestational diabetes risk

Recent research suggests that incorporating chili into your diet might offer unexpected benefits, particularly in reducing the risk of gestational diabetes.

Updated Apr. 02, 2025
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25 people reveal the tiny acts of love from childhood they’ll never forget—and now do for their kids

Across Reddit, users shared moving stories from their childhoods that reveal one powerful truth: it’s not about being a perfect parent. It’s about showing up.

Updated Apr. 21, 2025
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She waited seven days—and her reaction to dad’s return is everything

The video, titled “POV: Daddy’s come back from shift,” resonated with millions—and not just because it’s adorable.

Updated Apr. 17, 2025
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15-month-old Annie is already crushing job interviews, according to the internet

In a quick-fire Q&A with her mom, Annie answers a series of questions with surprising confidence for her age.

Updated Apr. 16, 2025
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Target recalls baby food over lead concerns—here’s what parents should do

Over 25,000 units of Good & Gather Baby Pea, Zucchini, Kale & Thyme Vegetable Purée—sold exclusively at Target—have been recalled due to concerns about elevated lead levels.

Updated Apr. 16, 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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9 positive parenting techniques to do during bedtime

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Updated Jan. 09, 2018
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It’s science: Choline can boost your baby’s brain health

And here’s where to get more of it. 

Updated Jan. 09, 2018
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Trust is the key to a secure bond with your child

I choose trust over all else. 

Updated Jan. 09, 2018
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Ibuprofen may be linked to decreased male fertility, says study

This may be helpful information for couples trying to conceive. 

Updated Jan. 09, 2018
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There’s a proposal to give each U.S. baby a bond worth up to $50,000: What do you think?

The money could be used to pay for college, buy a house or start a business.

Updated Jan. 09, 2018
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Ian Somerhalder carried Nikki Reed’s breast pump at the Golden Globes like ‘a real man’

“Takes a real man to carry your breast pump in a ‘to go’ box all night,” wife Nikki Reed said.

Updated Jan. 09, 2018
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10 Baby Trends to Look Out For in 2018

From fanny packs, to jarred baby foods to pacifiers that glow in the dark.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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How to Up Your Changing Station Game

3 Instagram Moms share their changing station set-ups.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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The bittersweet reality of separation anxiety

I would be lying if I said this was not the most loved + needed I have ever felt in my entire life.

Updated Jan. 08, 2018
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My son is a ballet dancer and I love it

I let him do what he loves, and I’m confident that’s exactly what I should be doing.

Updated Jan. 08, 2018
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Whitney Port has an amazing new mom haircut: ‘It had to go’

Whitney Port is seriously #hairgoals no matter what she does.

Updated Jan. 08, 2018
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An ode to the not-so-new newborn

They are like newborns, but with *deluxe features.*

Updated Dec. 22, 2021
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What is preeclampsia? Symptoms, causes + facts every pregnant mama needs to know

Watch for headaches, changes in your vision and lightheadedness.

Updated Sep. 14, 2022
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It’s the middle of winter, and all I want my kids to do is play outside with me

What if more toddlers spent their days watching real birds instead of playing Angry Birds on their iPads?

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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An open letter to Joanna Gaines—from a fellow mother of 5

Is it always easy? You know it isn’t. But is it worth it? You know it is.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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These will be the most popular baby names in 2018

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Updated Jan. 22, 2022
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Confession: I regretted becoming a mom—at first

I felt like I was drowning, and the anchor came in the form of one adorable newborn weighing just a little over 8lbs.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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