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A breakthrough for postpartum moms: What new research really says about tirzepatide and breastfeeding

“It’s not about racing to thinness. It’s about giving women safe, evidence-based options.”

Updated Oct. 06, 2025
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What if paying grandparents for child care could solve America’s childcare crisis?

The childcare solution America keeps overlooking might already be living down the street.

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
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Stay-at-home mom describes the uneasy shift from earning to ‘our money’—and why so many relate

When a stay-at-home mom admitted that spending “our money” still feels uncomfortable, millions of parents nodded along.

Updated Oct. 08, 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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The car ride that turned into emergency delivery—and somehow, everyone stayed calm

When your hospital run turns into an emergency delivery, calm, faith, and teamwork can make all the difference

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
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Kieran Culkin’s wife Jazz Charton is 9 months pregnant—fulfilling their Oscars “baby pact”

The couple, who already share daughter Kinsey, 6, and son Wilder, 4, are adding another little one to the family.

Updated Sep. 30, 2025
Morning sickness research

The surprising reason morning sickness may be good for you and your baby

Researchers say it may be a sign of a healthy, finely tuned immune system working behind the scenes.

Updated Sep. 29, 2025
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Shaun Alexander reveals baby no. 14 is on the way—inside life with his 13 kids

From NFL stardom to fathering a bustling household, Shaun Alexander’s journey shows what family connection looks like at scale.

Updated Sep. 26, 2025
Grandparents

What if paying grandparents for child care could solve America’s childcare crisis?

The childcare solution America keeps overlooking might already be living down the street.

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
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Mom lets grandparents break the rules—and it’s winning hearts online

When it comes to childcare, sometimes letting grandparents do their thing is the best parenting hack

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
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A 9-year-old’s English lessons for her dad are melting hearts everywhere

e. And a 9-year-old teacher whose mantra—“It takes process”—is turning everyday lessons into heartwarming TikTok magic.

Updated Oct. 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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How the travel expert does it: Samantha Brown’s money-saving family trip hacks

Contrary to popular belief, you don't need to go broke making lasting memories.

Updated Jun. 04, 2024
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Today is ‘Register a Mom to Vote Day’: And it couldn’t be easier

Ready to vote like a mother? "Everyone wins when mothers are supported," says the co-founder and CEO of Chamber of Mothers.

Updated Jun. 04, 2024
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The U.S. maternal mortality rate is shockingly high—can improved midwife accessibility help?

The bleak maternal mortality rate in the US disproportionately affects Black women.

Updated Jun. 05, 2024
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Ryan Reynolds shares his ‘really important’ parenting lesson about losing

"People tend to only talk about their wins. But I think it's really important for your kids in particular to know that you lose."

Updated Jun. 04, 2024
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FDA warns parents about Crecelac infant formula—what parents need to know about the recall

The alert is for Crecelac Infant Powdered Goat Milk Infant Formula.

Updated Jun. 04, 2024
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Don’t feel guilty about not being a ‘busy mom’ this summer

Being busy is not a badge of honor.

Updated Jun. 06, 2023
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To the teen girls at the swimming pool

Don’t worry; this isn’t going to be one of those letters.

Updated Jun. 05, 2023
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Chip and Joanna Gaines don’t let their kids have social media until college—here’s why

Chip and Joanna Gaines don't allow their kids on social media until right before they start college—"it’s a challenge."

Updated Jun. 03, 2024
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Effective communication requires good listening: Here’s the key to improving ALL your relationships

Life revolves around relationships. Listening well is key to fostering good relationships with others, which also translates into overall happiness. 

Updated Jun. 03, 2024
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Mandy Moore shows off baby bump after announcing she’s having her own ‘Big 3’

The “This Is Us” alum paid perfect tribute to the beloved series in her pregnancy announcement.

Updated Jun. 03, 2024
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The baby-friendly cure-all product hiding in your medicine cabinet

Hear me out: You truly can use Vaseline on just about anything.

Updated May. 30, 2024
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Mom shamed by grocery store cashier for letting her kid eat snacks before paying 

To snack or not to snack in the grocery store without paying first?

Updated May. 31, 2024
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Planning your maternity photoshoot? A celeb photographer shares her best tips

Beka Price, Utah's top maternity and newborn photographer, shares her expert tips for planning an unforgettable maternity photoshoot. Get invaluable advice from the photographer trusted by celebrities like Mykayla Skinner and Pharaoh Brown.

Updated May. 31, 2024
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Are girls’ periods starting earlier? Study says yes

A new large-scale study found that the age at which girls start menstruating is getting younger—and cycles are taking longer to become regular.

Updated May. 31, 2024
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I traveled to a ‘Blue Zone’: Here’s how it changed my daily routines

The foods, teas and kindness I discovered in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, will stay with me forever.

Updated Jun. 04, 2024
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