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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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Updated Sep. 03, 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 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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The biggest family travel trends for 2024 start in Florida

From multigenerational trips to slow travel to ecotourism, the Sunshine state has it all.

Updated Apr. 08, 2024
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Dentist says you’re not a ‘horrible parent’ if your child gets cavities

"This is a message for every parent who has been shamed for their kids having cavities."

Updated Apr. 08, 2024
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Dr. Oakley, Yukon Vet on building a career you love—and modeling that for your kids

It may not be what you usually hear, but I am so glad that I made my work my life, and my life my work, bringing my daughters along for the ride.

Updated Oct. 01, 2024
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The secret to true supermom status

Mothers are not super because they are flawless; they are super because they are real, they are present and they love fiercely.

Updated Apr. 05, 2024
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7 essential money lessons to teach your kids

Alexa Von Tobel shares the money mantras she uses with her own children.

Updated Apr. 05, 2024
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I used to wish for ‘healthy kids’—then my son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes

I remain in disbelief of the way I have been living, the behaviors that have become normal, since his diagnosis.

Updated Apr. 04, 2024
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7 tips for flying solo with a nursing toddler or preschooler

I felt confident about nursing in public to calm any tantrum and our journey was a relatively easy one.

Updated Apr. 05, 2024
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Ready for the solar eclipse? Here’s how to make it exciting for kids of all ages

An expert shares solar eclipse activities to spark kids' interest in this scientific phenomenon.

Updated Apr. 05, 2024
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8.2 million defective bags of Tide, Gain, and other laundry detergent pods have been recalled

Consumers should check to see if their bag is part of the recall by checking the lot code on their bag.

Updated Apr. 05, 2024
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Learning and growing alongside my child, a musician on the autism spectrum

For a kid who was never invited to a birthday party growing up, Spenser has now found his place in the music community. It changed his life. And mine.

Updated Apr. 05, 2024
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Suki Waterhouse and Robert Pattinson have welcomed their first child together

Suki announced the baby’s arrival with the most adorable Instagram photo.

Updated Apr. 05, 2024
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Parents who play with their kids are more creative in the workplace, study finds

Yep, even more research shows how supporting working parents is good for business.

Updated Apr. 04, 2024
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After a paralyzing accident, this mom is learning to walk again—alongside her toddler

She explains that she worried she “couldn’t be a mom anymore” after the accident that paralyzed her.

Updated Apr. 04, 2024
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Serena Williams says winning Wimbledon doesn’t compare to being a classroom mom

"I can't say that a Wimbledon trophy holds a candle to volunteering at my kid's school."

Updated Apr. 04, 2024
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Woman wants to know if she’s wrong for telling off a friend whose kid lost valuable wedding ring

"I told Nora I'd like him to give the ring back. Nora said he'd just get bored with it now and that I needed to relax."

Updated Apr. 04, 2024
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