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New research suggests pregnancy sleep patterns may offer an early clue about preterm birth

Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have uncovered a surprising signal: inconsistent sleep patterns in early pregnancy may help predict preterm birth.

Updated Jun. 28, 2025
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The best 4th of July sales to shop this holiday week

Kid's clothes, baby gear and of course a few for mama, too!

Updated Jun. 30, 2025
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4th of July activities for kids who don’t like fireworks: Fun, safe & sensory-friendly ideas

The volume and spectacle of Independence Day fireworks can be a frightening experience for your little one.

Updated Jun. 18, 2024
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Moms are calling this AI tool a ‘lifesaver’ for the mental load they carry every day

“My life has gotten 10 times easier and, for the first time in a long time, I feel like I have space to breathe.”

Updated Jul. 03, 2025

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What a new study suggests about pregnancy diet and type 1 diabetes—and why it’s not about being perfect

It’s not about being perfect. It’s about having the tools to make informed choices.

Updated Jul. 04, 2025
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A new AI breakthrough helped one couple get pregnant after 19 years

A novel AI-powered tool, developed by a team led by Dr. Zev Williams, found what doctors had never been able to detect in her husband’s semen sample—viable sperm.

Updated Jun. 28, 2025
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New research suggests pregnancy sleep patterns may offer an early clue about preterm birth

Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have uncovered a surprising signal: inconsistent sleep patterns in early pregnancy may help predict preterm birth.

Updated Jun. 28, 2025
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Facing a high-risk pregnancy? Here’s what three experts want every mom to know

By Jane Purser, DNP FNP-C; Becca Hamilton, LPC, PMH-C; and Dr. Margaret Archer, PT, DPT

Updated Jun. 24, 2025
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How screen time affects sleep—and why it matters for your child’s mental health

You want your child to unwind. You want to avoid a meltdown. But you also want them to get the sleep they need.

Updated Jul. 04, 2025
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A toddler crawled into her baby sister’s crib—and showed us what love looks like before language

Arlia climbs into the crib, settles in beside her seven-month-old sister, and instinctively pulls a small blanket over them both.

Updated Jul. 04, 2025
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Mom and dad talk behind their toddler’s back—her reaction is unforgettable

What they’re doing is part of a growing parenting trend known as “positive gossip”—speaking praise about your child as if they’re not listening, even though they definitely are.

Updated Jun. 28, 2025
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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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Hoda Kotb opens up about the health crisis that put her daughter Hope in the ICU

“It’s like you just can’t believe that your child’s sick,” she says.

Updated Mar. 07, 2024
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Everything you need to know to plan your total solar eclipse watch party

An estimated 4 million people will travel for this event.

Updated Mar. 07, 2024
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Anne Hathaway is living her Harry Styles dating fantasy in the trailer for ‘The Idea Of You’

Teenage dreams become a reality for viewers of this R-rated romantic drama.

Updated Mar. 07, 2024
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I wasn’t a play-on-the-floor kind of mom–until I found this playmat

This yoga mat meets playmat changed our family’s day to day interactions for the better.

Updated Mar. 07, 2024
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This mom’s ‘backward beach day’ hack is a game-changer if you have small kids

"Backwards Beach days have truly saved the beach vacation for us."

Updated Mar. 07, 2024
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Is this mom wrong for refusing to let her daughter wear her wedding dress?

"It is a beautiful tradition and mothers are often happy to do it."

Updated Mar. 07, 2024
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These sisters both gave birth to Leap Day babies: ‘I think they’re going to be close’

It’s the rarest day of the year to give birth, and now the cousins are Leap Day birthday twins.

Updated Mar. 06, 2024
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To the mama with low milk supply: You are resilient and more than enough

It was only after I had made peace with no longer breastfeeding my son, that the right tools fell into my lap and the milk began to flow. After many months of striving, I could finally exhale.

Updated Mar. 05, 2024
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Your week-by-week pregnancy photo guide: 6 steps to stunning pics

Tips to take beautiful week by week pregnancy photos.

Updated Mar. 16, 2024
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What’s a ‘tradwife’ and why are they all over social media?

Here's what you need to know about the 'trad wives' trend that's everywhere on social media right now.

Updated Mar. 05, 2024
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5 steps to starting Montessori at home—no perfect playroom required

In their new book, “The Montessori Child,” authors and experts Simone Davies and Junnifa Uzodike share that it’s not about the minimalist aesthetic—but the philosophy behind the method.

Updated Mar. 05, 2024
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How much will Opill cost? Here’s what we know

Available later this month, the pill will improve access to contraception for millions.

Updated Mar. 05, 2024
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Jerry O’Connell shares the hilarious car selfie that ‘mortified’ his teen daughter

“Fun ride. Daughter mortified. I'm growing my hair out.”

Updated Mar. 05, 2024
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Jason Kelce cries talking about his wife and kids when announcing his retirement

"She has also given me three beautiful girls and a life that increasingly brings me more fulfillment off the field than it does on," he said of his wife, Kylie Kelce.

Updated Mar. 05, 2024
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Thanks to ‘intensive parenting’, raising kids is harder than it used to be, studies show

You’re not imagining it. A 2023 Pew Research study found that 70% of people believe that being a mother today is more demanding than it was just a few decades ago.

Updated Mar. 05, 2024
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This viral TikTok video wants to know: How often do you call your mom?

"I called my mom or she called me 11 times yesterday."

Updated Mar. 04, 2024
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