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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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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. 04, 2025
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This viral blankie story proves kids know exactly what they need to feel safe

When the youngest gets attention, the oldest often steps in with their own showstopper act.

Updated Sep. 04, 2025
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 $1,650 in the U.S. vs. $120 in Sweden: How one video highlights the daycare gap that’s frustrating parents

The comparison has struck a nerve and sparked conversations about what kind of daycare system parents deserve.

Updated Sep. 03, 2025
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Parents say they’ll go into debt to help kids fit in—here’s how to navigate back-to-school pressure

Parents of K–12 and college students plan to spend an average of $741 this year—$200 more than last year.

Updated Sep. 03, 2025
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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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14 nursing tank tops you’ll wear every single day

They're perfect for layering, great for sleeping and the right styles can even work solo.

Updated Jul. 29, 2024
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Pregnancy apps can help in the maternal mortality crisis. But surveys show they’re failing women

Pregnancy apps should be a lifeline—but they lack much-needed postpartum support.

Updated Apr. 16, 2024
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The 4 best kids’ tablets for travel and more

Parent-approved tablets for kids that do everything you could ever need!

Updated Apr. 12, 2024
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This hilarious reenactment of a kid’s birthday party invitation will make you feel so seen

"Failure to comply will result in the sharing of one piece of cake and a goody bag and the public shaming of both of your children."

Updated Apr. 12, 2024
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For some working parents, taking parental leave may mean losing out on an annual bonus

Having kids is expensive enough. Parental leave shouldn’t cost you your bonus, too.

Updated Apr. 15, 2024
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Mom warns fellow parents about harmful ‘firetruck’ game kids are playing

"We’ve got to do better teaching our boys to keep their hands off of other people and teaching our girls that it’s okay to have boundaries."

Updated Apr. 12, 2024
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‘Teen Mom’ star Kailyn Lowry is teaching her sons about periods

“Thankfully, they know what to look for if I have an Aunt Flow emergency.”

Updated Apr. 12, 2024
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Mom of three reveals the one question she needed her husband to ask everyday after work

“We still do this years later, because it helps SO MUCH,” she shares.

Updated Jun. 18, 2024
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Lunchables may be recalled due to high levels of sodium and lead—what you need to know

Are Lunchables safe? Everything to know about the possible recall.

Updated Apr. 12, 2024
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Finally, Planned Parenthood will offer sedation for IUD insertions and removals

"We’re offering sedation to give patients a greater sense of power and control over their bodies and their care."

Updated Apr. 11, 2024
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The 8 key money milestones to mark with your kids, according to an expert

Here’s how parents can foster financial capability from preschool to young adulthood.

Updated Apr. 10, 2024
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New study finds no link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism and ADHD

The findings come as health experts have long disagreed about the safety of acetaminophen use during pregnancy.

Updated Apr. 11, 2024
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5 important reasons to practice postpartum rest, according to a midwife

Know this: Treating the first 40 days after birth as sacred may help reduce postpartum depression.

Updated Sep. 20, 2023
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4 fave postpartum shapewear finds to support your recovery & confidence

Looking and feeling your best can go hand-in-hand.

Updated May. 19, 2023
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Mom says she got dress-coded at the library over her ‘inappropriate’ outfit

This is proof that outfit policing has gone way, way too far.

Updated Apr. 10, 2024
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Kourtney Kardashian shares powerful message about the ‘pressure to bounce back’ post-birth

Instead of unrealistic ‘bounce back’ expectations, she’s opting for kindness and self-love.

Updated Apr. 10, 2024
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