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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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Florida just made parking easier for pregnant moms—could your state be next?

The CDC notes that many pregnancy complications, such as preeclampsia or pelvic instability, impact walking or standing.

Updated Jul. 25, 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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The hidden labor behind kids’ birthdays—and why moms are done carrying it alone

A mom’s Reddit post reveals the hidden labor behind kids’ birthdays, from planning to presents, and why recognition matters.

Updated Aug. 28, 2025
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They went in for a 38-week appointment… and came home with a baby

At 38 weeks pregnant, they expected a quick check-in with their doctor and then to head back home to keep preparing for their baby’s arrival.

Updated Aug. 27, 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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Pregnant in summer: Eating for the Heat During Pregnancy

4 tips to help you adjust your pregnancy diet for the summer heat.

Updated Dec. 18, 2021
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Mama, thank you for allowing me to witness your birth—love, your doula

In this space with a laboring woman, time stands still. There is no phone, schedule or any connection at all to the world outside this room. My purpose is breathtakingly simple: to be attuned and inseparable from this woman who is transforming.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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6 pregnancy-safe bug repellents

How to keep your skin (and baby) safe from bugs this summer.

Updated Sep. 14, 2022
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18 inspired ways to reconnect with your identity outside of motherhood

As mothers, we are forever changed. Some of these changes are so profound that we may lose touch with ourselves.

Updated Dec. 01, 2022
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5Qs with Krysta

Bump Envy

Updated Mar. 17, 2025
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10 Cute Swimsuits for Babies

Dress up your tot for some fun in the sun with one of these swimsuits.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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Hello, motherhood. Goodbye, skinny jeans

I could lose all the weight in the world, but my shape is different. I am now, and forever, a mother.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
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Why one-size-fits-all child discipline doesn’t work—and what does

When you honor your child’s true nature, discipline takes on another look because it’s supportive to your children.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
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I miss my husband, but thank goodness for my ‘military family’

My immediate family of four is not always together. But my larger, ever-changing military family is always there.

Updated May. 05, 2022
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8 ways to rock motherhood this summer

#1 Practice yoga—it will aid in the release of any anxieties, which will lead you to a happier, more peaceful state.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
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Should you seek funding? How one entrepreneur balanced the books while raising her daughter

“When I am at work, I work hard—and when I am at home I ‘mom’ hard.”

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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Mothers still don’t hold the top jobs in the U.S. It’s time for change.

In the U.S., just 1/10 of the most powerful leaders are women with children. Yet 8/10 top jobs are held by fathers.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
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Find the beauty in today

“For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness.”

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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Are Probiotics Good for Baby?

Find out how probiotics can help with colic, eczema and more.

Updated Jan. 14, 2022
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How Exercise Can Help Postpartum Depression

A fitness class can do more than get a new mom back in shape.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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The 5 mamas you need in your thrive tribe

One of the best ways help work through the emotions of working motherhood is to assemble your “Thrive Tribe.”

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
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Pregnant in Portland

7 pregnancy-friendly destinations in this cool Northwest city.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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5Qs with Madeleine

Bump Envy

Updated Feb. 19, 2025
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