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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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I rocked my toddler to sleep tonight, even though I knew I ‘shouldn’t’

Even though we hadn’t rocked her to sleep in months.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Finally: NYC now requires changing tables in men’s room

Changing diapers isn’t just mom’s job. 

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Best Activity Centers in 2017

One of these activity centers will be baby's favorite place to play.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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9 phrases *not* to say to a parent with a child diagnosed with autism

Well-meaning questions or statements can actually be quite hurtful for parents going through a diagnosis.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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8 reasons my interfaith family celebrates Hanukkah + Christmas together

Our pathway is controversial: not every interfaith couple can or should choose both religions for their children.

Updated Jan. 13, 2022
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True life: My love-hate relationship with Facebook mom groups

All too quickly, mixed in with all the positives of this Facebook group, came the negative―critical and dramatic.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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It’s science: Being scared of snakes or spiders could be hereditary

Our fear of spiders and snakes is so innate that even babies feel anxious when they see them.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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5 nursery trends we loved in 2017—and can’t wait to see more of in 2018

2017 was a great year to be a design-loving mama.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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This simple fix can eliminate window blind injuries for kids

Nearly 17,000 injuries related to window blinds were reported between 1990 and 2015. 

Updated Dec. 11, 2017
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Screen time before bed means less sleep and higher BMIs for kids, says study

The researchers call it a “loop pattern” and it’s concerning. 

Updated Sep. 15, 2022
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Jessica Alba on being a mom: ‘It’s actually made me more true to who I am’

Alba thought she might lose her “sense of self.” How wrong she was!

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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This dad explaining emotions to his daughter could teach us all a thing or two

“You don’t have to be happy. You don’t have to be anything.”

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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These are the laws for maternity + paternity leave around the world

Scandinavia isn’t the only place with enviable parental leave plans. 

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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8 Gift Ideas for Toddlers

Our editors pick the gifts they'll get their kids for the holidays.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Lullaby Karaoke is All the Rage

Lullaby Karaoke is All the Rage

5 hilariously sweet serenades for baby-to-be.

Updated Sep. 23, 2022
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A woman born without a uterus just gave birth

Well Rounded's weekly links are here.

Updated Jan. 25, 2023
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Dear mama—I know being the spirit of Christmas is exhausting

What I’m doing to keep the stress low and the magic abundant.

Updated Nov. 29, 2023
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What Finnish dads are doing right—and how we can all learn from them

Finland is the only developed country where dads spend more time with school-aged kids than moms. That says something.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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