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Breastfeeding research

New research reveals a hidden way breastfeeding may protect moms for decades

It’s a discovery that deepens what we know about the lasting strength of maternal biology.

Updated Oct. 23, 2025
SNAP benefits

Families brace for empty grocery cards as a government shutdown drags on

For millions of parents, that quick EBT balance check is really a check on whether there’s enough for milk, bread, and dinner tonight.

Updated Oct. 23, 2025
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How to feed your family for under $5: Canned bean dinners that are really delicious

Affordable canned bean dinners under $5 that stretch your budget without sacrificing nutrition or taste when money is tight.

Updated Oct. 29, 2025
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Minnesota mom spots smoke from school bus and saves 22 children from fire

A Bethel, Minnesota mother’s quick thinking turned an ordinary school day into a lesson on intuition, courage, and the quiet power of community.

Updated Oct. 29, 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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Things To Know About C-Sections

10 things seasoned moms want you to know about C-sections

Ten mom-tested truths about C-sections, backed by leading medical guidance, to help you plan your birth, advocate in the OR and recover with confidence.

Updated Oct. 30, 2025
cesarean delivery

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
Charlie Puth

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
Harppa high chair recall

Popular high chair recalled after reports of deadly safety hazards—here’s what parents need to know

Harppa’s 5-in-1 Convertible High Chair has just been recalled after federal safety officials found it poses serious fall and entrapment risks

Updated Nov. 03, 2025
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When her 94-year-old grandma on hospice spoke up, this mom heard the truth behind all the criticism

Parenting with empathy doesn’t erase the past, but it can begin to rewrite the story.

Updated Oct. 30, 2025
mom talking about "doing it all" as a parent

One mom’s viral meltdown about ‘doing it all’ perfectly captures the math of modern motherhood

Emily’s reel did not go viral because it offered a solution. It resonated because it named what so many parents are carrying

Updated Oct. 30, 2025
mom and son making lasagna for dinner

A boy stirs lasagna with his mom—what he says next melts hearts and feeds a bigger lesson

Her video captured what everyday parenting looks like at its best—teaching empathy, confidence, and care through the small rituals that fill ordinary days.

Updated Oct. 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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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
Trader Joe's receipt

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
Dad has Disneyworld meltdown

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
Woman talks about going no contact with parents

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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Detaching from social media made me fall back in love with my life—exactly as it is

For anyone feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of social media, I encourage you to consider taking a break.

Updated Jul. 12, 2024
Brittany and Patrick Mahomes and their children

Brittany Mahomes is pregnant with baby #3!

"Round three, here we come!"

Updated Jul. 12, 2024
Baby with golden retriever

New mom’s Reddit post about resenting her pets is met with empathy from fellow moms

The lack of judgement from commenters is truly something special.

Updated Jul. 12, 2024
Grandma holding baby

Groundbreaking new Swedish law entitles grandparents to paid parental leave 

The law allows parents in Sweden to transfer some of their generous parental leave allowance upwards.

Updated Jul. 12, 2024
Family putting away groceries

Research shows American families are going into debt just to cover groceries

40% of American adults are struggling to make ends meet with finances.

Updated Jul. 12, 2024
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Should you get an anti-mullerian hormone test?

Here’s what experts say your AMH level can and can’t tell you about your fertility.

Updated Jul. 11, 2024
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