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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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Cameron Diaz feels ‘beyond lucky’ to welcome her second child at 51

Baby Cardinal joins big sister Raddix, who was born in December 2019.

Updated Mar. 25, 2024
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I stopped folding laundry to prepare for my 3rd baby 

I devoted my energy toward strategically planning to do less.

Updated Mar. 25, 2024
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Dad explains why perfect attendance awards shouldn’t exist in viral TikTok

"How are we rewarding students for something that's beyond their control?"

Updated Mar. 22, 2024
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Having a second baby healed me

I couldn’t have known it then, but the choice to grow our family was the ultimate act of optimism and reclamation.

Updated Mar. 22, 2024
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6 savings challenges: Lazy saving tips that every family should start right now

People tend to think of saving as a daunting and headache-inducing process, but it can be fun and rewarding with the right system in place that works for your family.

Updated Mar. 22, 2024
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10 hidden pregnancy signs you might not know about

Ah, pregnancy. A time of witnessing the true power and magnificence of your body—and just how weird it can be.

Updated Aug. 22, 2025
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Some hospitals aren’t letting women push during birth when they need to—and that’s not OK

"I've never felt a more painful experience in my life [than] being strapped down and forced to hold a baby in," says Elaina Loveland.

Updated Aug. 07, 2024
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5 evidence-backed ways to prevent perineal tears during birth

Recent research has changed the way we think about perineal tears and episiotomies.

Updated Apr. 03, 2024
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The unexpected perks of having a NICU baby (and a few realistic cons)

Lessons learned from a mom who’s been there—twice.

Updated Mar. 20, 2024
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How to talk to a teenager—and get them to talk to you

There's so much in the world that can be unpleasant to talk about, but it's almost always worse to leave things unsaid.

Updated Mar. 22, 2024
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This is what moms get wrong about self-care, according to a therapist

Hint: Self-care isn’t about “fixing” yourself, it’s about honoring your needs.

Updated Mar. 15, 2023
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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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