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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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Kieran Culkin’s wife Jazz Charton is 9 months pregnant—fulfilling their Oscars “baby pact”

The couple, who already share daughter Kinsey, 6, and son Wilder, 4, are adding another little one to the family.

Updated Sep. 30, 2025
Morning sickness research

The surprising reason morning sickness may be good for you and your baby

Researchers say it may be a sign of a healthy, finely tuned immune system working behind the scenes.

Updated Sep. 29, 2025
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Shaun Alexander reveals baby no. 14 is on the way—inside life with his 13 kids

From NFL stardom to fathering a bustling household, Shaun Alexander’s journey shows what family connection looks like at scale.

Updated Sep. 26, 2025
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Luke Combs’ sons had the sweetest role in announcing baby no. 3

Luke Combs shares a heartwarming family moment as he and Nicole announce baby no. 3 with their sons in tow

Updated Sep. 26, 2025
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Mom films midnight bedtime routine—what viewers say next sparks a parenting firestorm

Emily’s video struck a chord because it made parents reflect on their own evenings. Some saw a relatable slice of life; others saw red flags.

Updated Oct. 06, 2025
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A teacher sends an unexpected email—what a family reads aloud brings everyone to tears

When a simple email from Wyatt’s teacher landed in the inbox, the family paused, smiled, and teared up

Updated Oct. 06, 2025
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Polar-opposite twins meet a puddle and parents can’t stop laughing

We all come into the world with innate differences in how we process the environment. For twins, those contrasts can feel especially stark.

Updated Oct. 06, 2025
Pet reveal

First-pet reveal melts hearts—and what parents can prep before bringing home a kitten

A child meeting her first pet and instantly understanding the weight of that new life.

Updated Oct. 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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A new way to give birth: the gentle C-section with clear drapes

It’s meant to create an environment and energy that is as calm and pleasant as possible.

Updated Oct. 06, 2022
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It’s science: babies as young as 6 months old are already connecting words

Our babies are listening and learning from what we say, even if it doesn’t seem like it.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Let them play! Toddlers need 3 hours of physical activity per day

The older children get, the more energetic play they need.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023
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It’s science: practicing gratitude makes us happier

People who list their blessings are happier than those who take an inventory of life’s hassles.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Updated Feb. 18, 2025
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How to Exercise with Babies

Yoga expert Kristin McGee shares her balancing act.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Our nanny is amazing, but she’ll never be ‘mama’

Here’s how it *really* felt to have a nanny caring for my kids.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Working makes *me* such a better mom

I feel more balanced as a person because working helps me maintain my own identity.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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How to be your child’s safe space

Rest matters because it frees our attention. When we don’t have to look for love, we can start to figure out who we are.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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12 of the hottest toys for the holiday season—and you can buy them all on Amazon

We weeded through the list to find the best options for your littles, by age, from 0-12 months through first graders.

Updated Nov. 20, 2017
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Freshly Picked launches ‘the happiest moccs on earth’ with Disney

Disney lovers everywhere rejoice.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard are all about ‘tag team’ parenting

“We switch kids all the time,” Bell says.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Fergie on working mom guilt and dealing with ‘mommy shaming’ is ALL of us

“I remember going to the studio the first couple of times and sobbing in the car. It was the weirdest thing ever.”

Updated Jan. 15, 2022
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The secret to good grades? Exercise

Don’t underestimate the benefits of P.E. 

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Why routines are the key to a happy, thriving family

Routines eliminate power struggles, because you aren’t bossing them around—SOLD!

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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5 ways to see the good in your kids—even on the hard days

In some ways love is very simple. And in other ways it is more complex than we know.

Updated Jan. 15, 2022
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This Pregnancy Announcement Made Us Cry

Well Rounded's weekly links are here.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
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You don’t have to ‘fix’ a crying child

He might need to unload whatever big feelings he doesn’t understand or is unable to have words for.

Updated Feb. 07, 2022
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