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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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This Disney mom turned theme parks into her kids’ classroom—and parents are fascinated

“That’s not the only place we learn. But as Disney locals here in Mickey’s backyard, it just was inevitable for us to start learning in the parks.”

Updated Sep. 02, 2025
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New poll reveals how little freedom kids have today—and why experts say it’s hurting them

Digital devices are deeply embedded in modern childhood, and the Harris Poll shows just how much they shape kids’ daily lives.

Updated Sep. 02, 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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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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My sweet baby, I can’t wait to meet you—soon

I can’t wait to welcome you to this side of the world, my darling. ?

Updated May. 02, 2023
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Pregnancy workout clothes: 2017’s best gear to grow with you

Need pregnancy workout pants to take you from here to postpartum? We’ve got you.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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8 Tips to Help You Breastfeed In the NICU

Yes, you can have a successful nursing relationship with your NICU baby.

Updated Dec. 16, 2022
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How to start a business—and still have time for the rest of your life

You are a mom. You have a career. You need to use your time VERY wisely.

Updated Dec. 01, 2021
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Motherhood showed me what I need most: Grace

Perhaps one of the biggest lessons motherhood teaches us is how to forgive ourselves.

Updated May. 09, 2022
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My lesson: There’s no one right way to be a wife

Maybe that was our biggest marital misstep—thinking that marriage was about shaping ourselves to fit defined roles.

Updated May. 09, 2022
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Reading together is good for their brains—and my soul

When we want to know something, we read a book. When the world hurts, we go find a book that teaches us kindness and empathy.

Updated Jun. 22, 2022
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What if ‘hustling’ isn’t the goal? How to unlock the magic of slower living

What if you give up the battle of the “what-ifs” and the “to-dos” and traded them for a calm life? 

Updated Dec. 01, 2021
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The top 10 trending boys’ names from the past decade

Did you contribute to the rising popularity of these names? ?

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
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From first latch to weaning: 6 things every breastfeeding mama experiences

2. Whose boob is it anyway? Dealing with cluster feeding

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
The hottest baby names of 2017—so far

The hottest baby names of 2017—so far

Was there some big news about Theodore or Eleanor Roosevelt recently?!

Updated Jan. 25, 2022
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Instead of focusing on how motherhood changed my body, I’m celebrating how it changed my soul

Take that photograph. Wear that bikini. Climb all over that playground. Jump together, dance together, laugh together.

Updated Jul. 06, 2022
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Let me tell you a secret: No parent has it all figured out, not even stay-at-home moms

Even if it looks like things come naturally, it doesn’t mean it’s always easy.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
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When parenting asks for more than you think you can give…

When all you want is to go to sleep—not rock another to sleep—take heart.

Updated Jul. 26, 2022
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How I stopped yelling + became a calmer mama

3. Look your loved one directly in the eye before responding

Updated Sep. 14, 2022
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To my messy (wonderful) husband

You’ll never regret having crumbs in your kitchen if it means your children are secure in their father’s love for them.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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Newborn sleep patterns: What to expect + when to rest

The best thing you can do—create a bond that will help you when the time comes to teach healthy sleep habits

Updated Feb. 16, 2022
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A sleep consultant’s letter to a mama in the middle of sleep exhaustion

I wish I could sprinkle fairy sleep dust on your entire household.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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Confession: I think I internet too much

I want to use technology when I have a purpose to, and I want to be intentional about the times when I am simply enjoying my surroundings without a red notification dot in sight. ?

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
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