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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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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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We tried the SKIMS maternity line—here’s what we thought

Thank you, Kim K, for thinking of all of us pregnant and postpartum people.

Updated Mar. 22, 2024
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The ‘cozy sculpt’ fitness trend is IDEAL for moms

Celebrity trainer and founder of The Sculpt Society, Megan Roup, shares how to make it part of your own routine.

Updated Aug. 07, 2024
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Mom goes viral after sharing her husband’s problem with the ‘5-5-5’ postpartum rule

Is this mom wrong for insisting on following the '555' rule after giving birth?

Updated Mar. 22, 2024
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Viral Down Syndrome Day ad challenges stereotypes: ‘Assume that I can so maybe I will’

It’s a powerful reminder that people with Down syndrome—and other disabilities—deserve far more than we give them.

Updated Mar. 22, 2024
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Megan Fox says her kids haven’t been ‘raised with screens’

"They don't have iPads or anything like that"

Updated Mar. 21, 2024
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My son chose pink and purple shoes—and I let him buy them

There are many parenting moments which have caught me off guard. This was one of them.

Updated Mar. 21, 2024
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Woman says patients dealing with pregnancy loss should have a separate waiting room at OB/GYN

"I don't find placing us next to each other to get blood work is the best approach that is kind and empathetic"

Updated Mar. 21, 2024
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High on motherhood: The rise of the ‘Cannamoms’

More moms are using cannabis as a tool to cope with the stresses of modern motherhood. Here’s what the cannabis-curious need to know.

Updated Mar. 22, 2024
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Mom’s rant about being an anxious mess at the playground is SO relatable

"Whether you're reading a book, or you're like, eating a snack. You're just very calm And I don't know how!"

Updated Mar. 21, 2024
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As an OB-GYN, this is what I wish I had known before freezing my eggs

Now I always advise my patients about these four tips.

Updated Mar. 19, 2024
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25 best Amazon Big Spring Sale deals on things we’ve actually bought and loved

We're talking up to 50% off all the warm weather must-haves you need to fully embrace the new season!

Updated Mar. 20, 2024
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Millennials and Gen Z are reacting to ‘disgusting’ Nickelodeon exposé doc ‘Quiet on Set’

People are understandably horrified by the documentary’s content.

Updated Mar. 20, 2024
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One mom shares her ‘gender disappointment’ for the world to see, and people have thoughts

Freeman still stands by her decision to share this moment, because based on a few positive comments, she did actually help some people.

Updated Mar. 19, 2024
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10 unique activities in Florida kids (and grown-ups!) will love

Making memories with kids couldn’t be any easier—or more fun—than at these lesser-known travel spots.

Updated Aug. 29, 2024
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