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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 pets are drawn to pregnant bellies—and what it means for baby

As their paws pressed down, her unborn baby kicked back, as if saying hello to his furry siblings.

Updated Aug. 29, 2025
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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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Friends throw a surprise birthday at Costco—complete with hugs, pizza, and plenty of shopping carts

The clip shows hugs, laughter, and pizza by the slice—all in between shopping carts and a warehouse backdrop. 

Updated Sep. 08, 2025
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What children’s gender reveal reactions teach us about big feelings

It's important for parents to recognize that these reactions are not necessarily negative but are part of the child's way of processing the upcoming changes.

Updated Sep. 08, 2025
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This little girl’s bedtime clapback proves kids always have the last word

“Kids always know exactly how to cut you down at bedtime 😂.”

Updated Sep. 08, 2025
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This viral blankie story proves kids know exactly what they need to feel safe

It’s also a powerful reminder that kids instinctively know what makes them feel safe.

Updated Sep. 08, 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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‘I’m still mama’: 5 encouraging mantras for working moms returning from maternity leave

Going back to work after maternity leave is a challenge on many levels—but you’ve got this, mama.

Updated Feb. 07, 2022
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Bringing baby to day care? 8 ways to ease the transition & feel good about your choice

4. Make drop offs short and sweet starting from the first day.

Updated Jan. 20, 2023
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Motherhood: The ultimate case of imposter syndrome

Of course I felt like a phony parent—that’s how all mothers feel in the beginning.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
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The 10 questions to ask at your 6-week postpartum visit

1. Were there any issues with my delivery I should know about?

Updated Nov. 09, 2022
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What partners can do: 5 ways to support mom + baby in the 4th trimester

Dads truly make the difference—in breastfeeding, birth recovery and baby’s happiness.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
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I was just her, the mom with a toddler and an infant

Without that hard year, without that time in the trenches, I wouldn’t be able to recognize how far we’ve come.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
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I’m ready for another baby—but he’s not

It’s rare that two people are ready at precisely the same moment. 

Updated Sep. 01, 2022
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I was going to fold the clothes, but instead I held you

Sometimes, holding you while you sleep is the best choice. A heartfelt essay on the joys of motherhood.

Updated Mar. 28, 2025
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What dad can do: nursery prep

#3—Put the furniture together. Please? ?

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
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We’re Hiring a Brand Partnerships Intern!

Our ideal candidate is someone with an equal love for witty editorial and reader-focused partner sponsorships.

Updated Jan. 14, 2017
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Where does the time go?⌚️

Time is not measured by clocks but by moments.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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The Cutest Denim for Babies

Tiny jeans are just the beginning.

Updated Aug. 03, 2023
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What runs through his head when he finds out you’re pregnant

As I waited, I half felt very manly and proud of myself and I half felt like there was no way this was happening.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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The stay-at-home mom isolation is real

I dragged myself out once a week to the new moms group I’d signed up for, and that seemed like enough.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
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3 ways my village helped me through a miscarriage

1. They let me know I wasn’t alone.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
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8 reasons why our stretch marks make us proud

Stretch marks remind us that we are miracle workers—that we created a human inside of our bodies. WHAT.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022
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Bollywood-Inspired Prenatal Fitness

Stay fit during pregnancy with these Bollywood-inspired moves.

Updated Jan. 20, 2022
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How it Feels to Go Back to Work After Maternity Leave

5 stages of adjustment you’ll experience as a new working mom.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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