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Breastfeeding research

New research reveals a hidden way breastfeeding may protect moms for decades

It’s a discovery that deepens what we know about the lasting strength of maternal biology.

Updated Oct. 23, 2025
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Families brace for empty grocery cards as a government shutdown drags on

For millions of parents, that quick EBT balance check is really a check on whether there’s enough for milk, bread, and dinner tonight.

Updated Oct. 23, 2025
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How to feed your family for under $5: Canned bean dinners that are really delicious

Affordable canned bean dinners under $5 that stretch your budget without sacrificing nutrition or taste when money is tight.

Updated Oct. 29, 2025
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Minnesota mom spots smoke from school bus and saves 22 children from fire

A Bethel, Minnesota mother’s quick thinking turned an ordinary school day into a lesson on intuition, courage, and the quiet power of community.

Updated Oct. 29, 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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New study uncovers a surprising link between C-sections and sleep

Every mom expects sleepless nights with a newborn. For those recovering from a C-section, that exhaustion may have a deeper cause.

Updated Oct. 20, 2025
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Charlie Puth’s tender “Changes” video reveal shows he’s preparing for his biggest role yet—fatherhood

For Charlie, this reveal marks a personal milestone, and a glimpse into how love and family can shape creativity.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025
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Sofia Richie Grainge’s baby news comes with a surprise no one saw coming

But beneath the buzz was something deeper: a reflection of how modern motherhood and ambition can coexist, and even fuel one another.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025
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Stanford research reveals the powerful role of a mother’s voice in premature babies’ development

Every story, song, or word helps their brain connect language and emotion in ways that last well beyond infancy.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025
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When her 94-year-old grandma on hospice spoke up, this mom heard the truth behind all the criticism

Parenting with empathy doesn’t erase the past, but it can begin to rewrite the story.

Updated Oct. 30, 2025
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One mom’s viral meltdown about ‘doing it all’ perfectly captures the math of modern motherhood

Emily’s reel did not go viral because it offered a solution. It resonated because it named what so many parents are carrying

Updated Oct. 30, 2025
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A boy stirs lasagna with his mom—what he says next melts hearts and feeds a bigger lesson

Her video captured what everyday parenting looks like at its best—teaching empathy, confidence, and care through the small rituals that fill ordinary days.

Updated Oct. 28, 2025
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A girl asks for space—her mom’s quiet response is healing the internet

In a world that often celebrates control, this mom showed that love can be strongest when it gives room to grow.

Updated Oct. 27, 2025
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Pregnant? Bookmark these 13 articles now

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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State of Motherhood

This time-lapse proves moms are never off the clock

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To my baby, one day you’ll call somewhere else ‘home’

But I hope you always think of me and my heart as ‘home.’

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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How much sleep does your whole family need?

Here’s a simple chart you can follow.

Updated Dec. 21, 2022
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The Fanny Pack is the New Diaper Bag

Who said you needed a diaper bag as heavy as baby?

Updated Jan. 19, 2018
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I learned what kind of mother I am during the false nuclear alert in Hawaii

“The one thing we all had in common was that we grabbed our children and held them with all our might.”

Updated Apr. 25, 2022
New Zealand’s Prime Minister is the first Western leader ever to be pregnant in office

New Zealand’s Prime Minister is the first Western leader ever to be pregnant in office

“I am not the first woman to multitask, I’m not the first woman to work and have a baby.”

Updated Jan. 17, 2022
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Patagonia winter gear for kids + babies is on sale NOW! ❄️

Plus a few more of our other faves. 

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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How to have a stress-free pediatrician appointment with your kids

Social share message: What to do before, during + after your next visit with the doctor

Updated Jan. 19, 2018
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To my fellow daycare parents, thank you for not judging me

I am so grateful that you’re the parents who daycare alongside me.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Ergobaby launches its first ever stroller—and it’s amazing

Here’s a full rundown of the features we love.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Mothers are having more children than a decade ago

The average mama now has 2.42 children—up from an all-time low in 2008.

Updated Apr. 25, 2022
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An ode to my sisters—my built-in best friends for life

Thank you for being there for me, listening to me whine, and loving me no matter what.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Written in the stars ✨

Never doubt who you are.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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The decision to work or stay home should belong to moms—not their employers

Family-friendly policies are shown to benefit companies, too. 

Updated Jan. 18, 2018
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The key to managing anger + anxiety on rough parenting days

Fortunately, there is a way to relate to these normal emotions.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Motherhood in a Time of Nuclear Threat

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Updated Feb. 27, 2023
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