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New research suggests pregnancy sleep patterns may offer an early clue about preterm birth

Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have uncovered a surprising signal: inconsistent sleep patterns in early pregnancy may help predict preterm birth.

Updated Jun. 28, 2025
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One preschooler’s wild graduation dream is sparking joy for millions

"Dream big, baby girl. In other news, might be time to turn off the @wickedmovie at home."

Updated Jul. 03, 2025

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What a new study suggests about pregnancy diet and type 1 diabetes—and why it’s not about being perfect

It’s not about being perfect. It’s about having the tools to make informed choices.

Updated Jul. 04, 2025
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A new AI breakthrough helped one couple get pregnant after 19 years

A novel AI-powered tool, developed by a team led by Dr. Zev Williams, found what doctors had never been able to detect in her husband’s semen sample—viable sperm.

Updated Jun. 28, 2025
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New research suggests pregnancy sleep patterns may offer an early clue about preterm birth

Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have uncovered a surprising signal: inconsistent sleep patterns in early pregnancy may help predict preterm birth.

Updated Jun. 28, 2025
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Facing a high-risk pregnancy? Here’s what three experts want every mom to know

By Jane Purser, DNP FNP-C; Becca Hamilton, LPC, PMH-C; and Dr. Margaret Archer, PT, DPT

Updated Jun. 24, 2025
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Going on a cruise this summer? 7 safety tips every parent should know before setting sail

The best time to talk about cruise rules? Before the ocean is involved.

Updated Jul. 09, 2025
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How to talk to your kids about the floods in Texas

"The other thing that parents can do is talk about their own feelings in a calm and appropriate way.”

Updated Jul. 09, 2025
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How screen time affects sleep—and why it matters for your child’s mental health

You want your child to unwind. You want to avoid a meltdown. But you also want them to get the sleep they need.

Updated Jul. 04, 2025
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Mom checks baby monitor—and sees a crib moment she’ll never forget

Arlia climbs into the crib, settles in beside her seven-month-old sister, and instinctively pulls a small blanket over them both.

Updated Jul. 07, 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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Eva Mendes gets refreshingly candid about being an ‘older mom’

"In my 20s, I shouldn't have even been around a child."

Updated May. 02, 2024
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Breaking bigger: The messy business of expanding your heart

In watching my firstborn love on my newborn, the swell of joy broke my heart ever-so-slightly bigger, again.

Updated May. 01, 2024
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Playing ‘Memory Keeper’ for your kids is a bittersweet job

I never predicted the pressure I’d feel to catalog every important moment of my child’s life

Updated May. 03, 2024
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Women should start getting mammograms at 40, new guidance says

But some say the new recommendation doesn't go far enough to protect women with dense breast tissue.

Updated May. 01, 2024
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New study finds perimenopause is linked to a 40% greater risk of depression

"Our findings show just how significantly the mental health of perimenopausal women can suffer during this time."

Updated May. 01, 2024
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More moms are finally reaping the benefits of therapy—and so are their kids

More moms are taking advantage of therapist sessions now than ever before.

Updated May. 20, 2024
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Meet Chunk: Nugget’s clever new kids’ ottoman that’s about to be everywhere

This portable playtime companion is about to be the hottest thing since…well, the Nugget itself!

Updated May. 01, 2024
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Viral TikTok shows all the layers a C-section has to go through—and how they’re cut

"As you can see, this is not, by any means, a simple surgery."

Updated May. 01, 2024
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Anne Hathaway gets candid about motherhood vs. her career: ‘There’s no contest’

She plays a mom who falls head over heels in love with a famous pop star in her new movie.

Updated Apr. 30, 2024
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Viral TikTok points out the biggest mom privilege: ‘voluntarily’ involved grandparents

"It isn't the mom car, not how much you make a year. It's not how well-behaved your kids are."

Updated Apr. 30, 2024
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My birth story highlighted a critical reality: Black women need strong advocates

The constant advocating throughout my birth experience was exhausting.

Updated Apr. 29, 2024
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I got my 7-year-old a therapist—and it helped my own anxiety, too

My daughter’s anxiety looked different than mine, however I could see it sneaking into the nooks and crannies of her life.

Updated Apr. 29, 2024
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Here’s what moms’ SUV colors say about their personalities, according to TikTok

Move over, horoscopes—a new TikTok trend says your SUV color matches your mom persona.

Updated Apr. 29, 2024
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Energizer’s new batteries warn parents if children swallow them

'Color alert technology' could help parents know when children have swallowed these new batteries.

Updated Apr. 29, 2024
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