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A national poll reveals what’s missing from our kids’ playtime—and it’s not toys

Are screens and safety fears stealing our kids’ playtime? A new poll says yes

Updated Oct. 21, 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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This first grade teacher’s daily affirmation is the pep talk we all need

A viral video reminds us why elementary school teachers deserve every ounce of our respect—and a significant raise.

Updated Oct. 20, 2025

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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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Nick Jonas opens up about what terrifies him as a girl dad

Nick Jonas opens up about the one thing that terrifies him as a girl dad—and it’s a fear every parent can relate to in the age of social media.

Updated Oct. 23, 2025
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These are the most popular songs parents play during birth—and why

Research shows babies remember melodies they heard before they were born, responding to them with a sense of calm and recognition.

Updated Oct. 22, 2025
Dr. Becky on the 67 trend

Parenting expert says the viral “6 7” trend reveals what kids are really looking for

“Sure, 6 7 is meaningless in content, but it’s not meaningless in feeling."

Updated Oct. 22, 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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In the 2 years since launching, the 988 crisis hotline has taken 10 million calls

"That's 10 million people who, often on the worst day of their life, had a resource to reach out to."

Updated Jul. 18, 2024
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Anna Faris opens up about coparenting her tween son with ex-husband Chris Pratt

"He told me that he has an armpit hair, so it's happening."

Updated Jul. 17, 2024
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Only 1/4 of teens feel their social and emotional needs are being met, according to new study

The new study highlights a sizable perception gap between teens’ needs and their parents’ beliefs.

Updated Jul. 17, 2024
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Grandma with ALS shares the sweet way she’ll always be able to read to her grandkids

“I know it’s not the same as having a little one in your lap, but I can guarantee my arms will still be around them.”

Updated Jul. 17, 2024
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Potty training post-mortem: What went wrong, how we recovered and what we learned

Things started off well, then fell apart. We couldn’t believe how hard the process was.

Updated Jul. 21, 2024
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How to talk to kids about politics in an election year

If it feels hard to broach the subject, don’t worry—but don’t avoid it. Talking to kids about politics in an age-appropriate way can strengthen their understanding—and your relationship.

Updated Jul. 17, 2024
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Women who live in rural areas have limited options when it comes to labor and delivery

Rural hospitals across the U.S. are shutting down their labor and delivery wards.

Updated Jul. 16, 2024
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How you can support your baby’s mental health

Yes, infant mental health is real—and it can start to develop as early as pregnancy. Here’s what experts say about reading your baby’s emotional cues.

Updated Oct. 04, 2024
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Peta Murgatroyd jokes that she gave birth to baby number 3 in ’47 seconds total’

Despite a super speedy delivery, the couple looks overjoyed to welcome baby number three.

Updated Jul. 15, 2024
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Dad goes viral for showing what it costs to feed a family of 8

"You want to have 6 kids? This is your Trader Joe's receipt. It keeps going!"

Updated Jul. 15, 2024
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ABC News anchor gets emotional about receiving her ADHD diagnosis later in life

More and more women are being diagnosed later in life.

Updated Jul. 15, 2024
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Biden unveils a game-changing plan for improving maternal care in the U.S.

Two new maternal care programs will cover almost 40% of U.S. patients.

Updated Jul. 15, 2024
"We're old moms" funny TikTok trend

Hilarious TikTok celebrates ‘old moms’ who are ‘postpartum and perimenopause at the same time’

"We are old moms, I waited to have kids until I could afford them.”

Updated Jul. 12, 2024
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Hilarious TikTok reminds us it’s not a true Disney vacation until someone has a full-on meltdown

"The most magical place on earth! The parents that get it, get it."

Updated Jul. 12, 2024
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An invitation to the bereaved parents club 

This is paradoxical: to love and to lose in this way. It’s unthinkable, and yet here we are.

Updated Jul. 12, 2024
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Viral TikTok explains why it’s OK for adult kids to go ‘no contact’ with their parents

"I have boundaries. I'm not going to let people treat me just whichever way they want to treat me."

Updated Jul. 12, 2024
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