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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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This Disney mom turned theme parks into her kids’ classroom—and parents are fascinated

“That’s not the only place we learn. But as Disney locals here in Mickey’s backyard, it just was inevitable for us to start learning in the parks.”

Updated Sep. 02, 2025
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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 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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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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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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These under-the-radar-issues are all too common during postpartum recovery

Pregnancy and childbirth can be an amazing experience for women, but it can also cause some intimate issues postpartum.

Updated Aug. 07, 2024
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What to say to someone experiencing pregnancy loss—and what not to say

“I feel so sad, and I can’t imagine what you are feeling.”

Updated Oct. 12, 2023
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Suki Waterhouse says the ‘fourth trimester’ has been ‘humbling’ after giving birth

"The postpartum period has been filled with exhilarating joy, so much laughter, tears, soo many hormones!"

Updated Apr. 09, 2024
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This is how you show up for your postpartum partner: Padsicles 

What postpartum looks like when you have a wife instead of a husband.

Updated Apr. 09, 2024
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Mom responds to parents who ‘don’t believe’ in her son’s Taylor Swift birthday party

"What religion is out here saying, 'Thou shalt not listen to Taylor Swift?"

Updated Apr. 09, 2024
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Just 23% of mothers feel supported by their healthcare providers in postpartum, report finds

A survey conducted by Elvie and Motherly reveals a major gap in support dynamics for postpartum mothers.

Updated Apr. 09, 2024
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Mothering in a country with the highest rate of school shootings

Lately, I’m struggling to cope with the anxiety of it. I fantasize about moving to another country altogether.

Updated Apr. 15, 2024
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7 signs you are ready for another baby

Planning is good, but sometimes you have to go with your gut.

Updated Sep. 10, 2024
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