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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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 $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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Before school starts, this mom delivers a kindness lesson her daughter won’t forget

“The cool thing about being a human is that we’re all different.”

Updated Sep. 03, 2025
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This Disney mom turned theme parks into her kids’ classroom—and parents are fascinated

“That’s not the only place we learn. But as Disney locals here in Mickey’s backyard, it just was inevitable for us to start learning in the parks.”

Updated Sep. 02, 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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The mental workload of a mother

Here’s what it consists of. 

Updated Mar. 25, 2022
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From hummingbird to helicopter—what’s your parenting style?

There are no perfect parenting philosophies, but these labels may help us understand ourselves a little more clearly.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022
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The biggest parenting trends for 2018, according to Pinterest

Here’s what mamas can look forward to pinning in the year ahead. ?

Updated Jan. 19, 2022
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*These* were the best parenting hacks in 2017

3. Offer two acceptable choices for your little one—makes them feel empowered and avoids timely arguments.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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*These* are the top baby names to expect in 2018

In the year ahead, we predict a stronger taste for heroic names for both daughters and sons.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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11 ways to help your child overcome picky eating & develop healthy habits

8. Remove the words “eat it” or “try some” from your dinner vocabulary

Updated Nov. 29, 2022
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Find grace in the chaos of Christmas, mama

The one thing that’s up to you is to find the grace hiding in the corners of the day.

Updated Jan. 13, 2022
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Crazy but true: 2-day-old babies understand the concept of numbers

Babies who aren’t even 45 hours old yet associate small numbers with their left and large numbers with their right.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023
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23 moms share the odd + crazy things they’ve done while sleep-deprived

“My alarm went off on my phone, I placed it against my chest in an attempt to nurse it back to sleep.”—Chelsea Druso

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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What a Baby Food Expert Eats During Pregnancy

Plum Organics’ Katie Sobel shares her pregnancy cravings.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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How to Keep Working Out After You Have a Baby

A pilates guru dishes about her postpartum routine.

Updated Jan. 14, 2022
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Having a second child was not only a gift for me—but my son, too

I felt guilty for everything our first child would lose: The constant attention, the full capacity of our love.

Updated Sep. 30, 2022
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To the exhausted mama: Here’s what I want you to remember

You are this tired because you are crushing it.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Should You Use Technology to Help Your Baby Sleep?

How the high-tech world may help baby (and you) rest easy.

Updated Apr. 12, 2022
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Dax Shepard shares the secret to his marriage to Kristen Bell: Hard work

“It’s often uncomfortable work, but it needs doing or we won’t stay together.”

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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