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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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The best 4th of July sales to shop this holiday week

Kid's clothes, baby gear and of course a few for mama, too!

Updated Jun. 30, 2025
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4th of July activities for kids who don’t like fireworks: Fun, safe & sensory-friendly ideas

The volume and spectacle of Independence Day fireworks can be a frightening experience for your little one.

Updated Jun. 18, 2024
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Moms are calling this AI tool a ‘lifesaver’ for the mental load they carry every day

“My life has gotten 10 times easier and, for the first time in a long time, I feel like I have space to breathe.”

Updated Jul. 03, 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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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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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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A toddler crawled into her baby sister’s crib—and showed us what love looks like before language

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

Updated Jul. 04, 2025
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Mom and dad talk behind their toddler’s back—her reaction is unforgettable

What they’re doing is part of a growing parenting trend known as “positive gossip”—speaking praise about your child as if they’re not listening, even though they definitely are.

Updated Jun. 28, 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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Make your own easter egg dye with ingredients you have in your pantry.

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And what manspreading has to do with it.

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Getting out with a baby is hard, but these seven products will get you moving.

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9. It makes me feel like a strong role model for my daughter.

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11. We don’t neglect each other’s love languages.

Updated Mar. 15, 2022
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All the feels

She’s just a girl and she’s on fire.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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There’s A Giant Boob In London

And everything else your mom group is talking about this week.

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Baby registry ideas for mamas

15 things every new mama needs on her wishlist.

Updated Dec. 03, 2022
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New mama, you just need to relax into it

I have to be willing to give up who I am to become who I want to be.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
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How to turn your mommy blog into a career

Want to make money documenting life with your kids? Here’s how.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
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10 hug-worthy ideas to transform kids’ bedrooms

Kid bedroom ideas to maximize their space.

Updated Jan. 26, 2022
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4 Things I Learned During My Second Pregnancy

Being pregnant with a second child is an entirely different experience than being pregnant with a first.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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I don’t want another baby, I want more time with the babies I already have

I don’t want to nurse another baby—I want to go back to the last time I nursed my baby boy and savor the moment. 

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
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How self-love saved my marriage—and myself

The bullet train of my life was speeding ahead, and I wasn’t on it.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
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How to Babyproof Your Car

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