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Do babies speak a “secret language”? A viral TikTok has parents all curious

At one predictable moment, a baby onscreen bursts into laughter, and parents gleefully scribble across the screen: “I think she understood.”

Updated Aug. 22, 2025
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10 healthy cereal options to get you through busy school mornings

Even as an RD, I don’t always have it in me to make breakfast from scratch.

Updated Aug. 25, 2025
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American Girl just gave us plush versions of our childhood obsessions (and my inner Molly McIntire stan is living)

Each doll is $65 and comes with a board book. Your inner child is not included but will probably show up uninvited anyway.

Updated Aug. 22, 2025
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Do moms ever get to ‘bed rot’ again? This viral debate hits hard

In her video, which has more than 2 million views, DiDonato said the second she had her baby, she stopped sitting down

Updated Aug. 22, 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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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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Florida just made parking easier for pregnant moms—could your state be next?

The CDC notes that many pregnancy complications, such as preeclampsia or pelvic instability, impact walking or standing.

Updated Jul. 25, 2025
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Why some moms check every backpack on a playdate—and what it says about parenting today

When does checking a child’s belongings become a tool for guidance, and when does it cross the line?

Updated Aug. 28, 2025
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Mom’s 6-year-old asks the kind of questions that leave parents laughing—and low-key rethinking life

“Why are you always going to work but never have any money?” to “When I sneeze do my bones come out?”

Updated Aug. 28, 2025
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The hidden labor behind kids’ birthdays—and why moms are done carrying it alone

A mom’s Reddit post reveals the hidden labor behind kids’ birthdays, from planning to presents, and why recognition matters.

Updated Aug. 28, 2025
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They went in for a 38-week appointment… and came home with a baby

At 38 weeks pregnant, they expected a quick check-in with their doctor and then to head back home to keep preparing for their baby’s arrival.

Updated Aug. 27, 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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To the mama whose child just received a life-changing medical diagnosis

Being brave and strong isn’t the absence of fear, it is persistence in spite of it.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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New bouncer seat safety guidelines will reduce injuries, says CPSC

Here’s what all parents need to keep in mind before putting baby in a bouncer seat.

Updated Sep. 19, 2017
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You’re not imagining it: Women work more than men, most of it unpaid

The solution could be as simple as better workplace policies—for men and women.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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6 things you need in your labor prep survival kit

These six items will get you through those last few weeks of pregnancy.

Updated Jun. 08, 2022
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I thought I knew all there was to motherhood—then I had my second child

It takes time to find a new normal.

Updated Aug. 30, 2022
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How to Survive the Changing Seasons During Pregnancy

5 tips to create an indoor escape from unpredictable weather.

Updated Sep. 20, 2022
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Dear husband, I miss you

Sometimes I look at you and realize we haven’t had a moment together, alone, in forever.

Updated Aug. 08, 2022
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Name trend: Aster, Vesper + other ‘er’ names are on the rise for girls

It’s about time girls borrow this trend from the boys.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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Boy moms: Raising a body-positive child applies to us, too

Raising boys with positive body images is about so much more than self-confidence. 

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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Mommy yelled today—I’m sorry baby, let me explain

I made a mistake today. Thank you for helping me learn and grow from it.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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Updated Jan. 24, 2023
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Oh, baby! ❤️ These are 2016’s top baby names, in every state

The Social Security Administration breaks down baby name popularity by state.

Updated Dec. 10, 2021
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Dear Wife, do you know how much I appreciate you?

You are superwoman. You may not see it in yourself, but it’s only because you don’t have time to step back and watch yourself in action.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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‘I love your child like my own’: A letter to parents—love, your nanny

Thank you for choosing us. Your children are also ours now.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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My kids taught me something I never expected—how to be my true self

It took me years to learn what they already know.

Updated Jan. 11, 2022
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I’m the world’s okay-est mom

Because perfect parents don’t exist. 

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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Cultivating gratitude is the key to happier kids (and adults, too)

When we see the good things in our lives and just acknowledge them for what they are, we can fully feel happiness and joy more frequently.

Updated Oct. 28, 2022
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Don’t brush off the compliments, mama. You deserve them

Struggling to hear and accept positive feedback? Time to banish the negative thoughts that get in the way.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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