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A breakthrough for postpartum moms: What new research really says about tirzepatide and breastfeeding

“It’s not about racing to thinness. It’s about giving women safe, evidence-based options.”

Updated Oct. 06, 2025
Grandparents

What if paying grandparents for child care could solve America’s childcare crisis?

The childcare solution America keeps overlooking might already be living down the street.

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
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Stay-at-home mom describes the uneasy shift from earning to ‘our money’—and why so many relate

When a stay-at-home mom admitted that spending “our money” still feels uncomfortable, millions of parents nodded along.

Updated Oct. 08, 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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Cardi B opened up about prenatal depression—and she’s helping moms feel less alone

She admitted that thoughts of raising her baby alone and losing her partner’s companionship spiralled into sadness and depression.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
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One workplace law cut miscarriage rates by nearly 10%—and it’s changing how we treat pregnancy at work

When workplaces make small accommodations, pregnancy outcomes improve dramatically.

Updated Oct. 09, 2025
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The car ride that turned into emergency delivery—and somehow, everyone stayed calm

When your hospital run turns into an emergency delivery, calm, faith, and teamwork can make all the difference

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
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Kieran Culkin’s wife Jazz Charton is 9 months pregnant—fulfilling their Oscars “baby pact”

The couple, who already share daughter Kinsey, 6, and son Wilder, 4, are adding another little one to the family.

Updated Sep. 30, 2025
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Girl dad asks why his toddler watches his workouts—her answer has parents in stitches

A 3-year-old’s reason for watching her dad’s workout has every girl dad laughing—and slightly bracing for the future

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
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This mom brought her baby to a meeting—and reminded us what true workplace support look

A working mom nervously brought her baby to a meeting—but instead of judgment, she found laughter, care, and a glimpse of what family-first workplaces could be

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
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Baby wouldn’t stop crying—and this mom found a way to stay present through the noise

Remember babies co-regulate, so if their parent is in an elevated state, they are likely to stay in that state longer as well.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
Shoes that light up

A mom bought her daughter new shoes—then faced the reality of what safety means in America

“I had to break it to her that I’m so sorry, mama,” she says quietly in the video. “We can’t bring those to school.”

Updated Oct. 09, 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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Words of encouragement when IVF doesn’t work—from someone who is there, too

Sometimes things don’t make sense and today we are just trying to figure out how to deal with that.

Updated Apr. 10, 2024
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Dealing with infertility is hard on a marriage—but here’s what we learned

Emotions during these times can jump from grief to anger to doubt to hope, and they can jump quickly. Being partners means supporting each other. But being supportive can mean different things to different people.

Updated Apr. 10, 2024
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Why we need safe sunscreen options for children with darker skin tones

Embracing diversity in skincare is about so much more than sun protection.

Updated Apr. 01, 2025
Mom alone time

This dad explains why he prioritizes his wife’s need for alone time after kids

"Alone time is essential and should be prioritized, especially in a relationship,” he says.

Updated Apr. 02, 2024
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Momfluencers are negatively impacting new motherhood, new study shows

"We all have this tendency to compare, but some of us are more inclined to compare than others."

Updated Apr. 02, 2024
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29 inspiring quotes to remember when trying to conceive

“Just keep swimming” —Finding Nemo

Updated Apr. 08, 2024
Kelly Leveque motherhood must-haves

Celeb nutritionist Kelly LeVeque spills her mom must-haves

From nourishing snacks to kid-friendly cooking tools that get little ones engaged in the kitchen.

Updated Apr. 01, 2024
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Mom shares hilarious story of how she snagged the ‘hot dad’ at her kid’s school

"I hung out every single day at my kids' school, hoping to see this hot dad."

Updated Apr. 01, 2024
Women on TikTok describe getting punched in the face in NYC

Women in NYC are getting randomly punched in the face—and no one knows why

Here's what's going on with this weird and scary social media phenomenon.

Updated Apr. 01, 2024
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I’ve labeled everything in my kitchen with this handy label maker

It has 17,000 5-star reviews on Amazon, and it’s SO satisfying.

Updated Apr. 01, 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 Mar. 17, 2025
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The 5 stages of ‘The Call’: Realizing you have to balance work & a sick kid

As the saying goes, if you can’t laugh about it you’ll cry, right?

Updated Jun. 04, 2024
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How to encourage your kid to practice their instrument, according to music education experts

The struggle is real. But should your kid change instruments or quit music altogether? Here’s how to tell.

Updated Mar. 29, 2024
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My 10-year-old daughter asked if she was fat, and it gutted me

I looked my daughter right in her sweet little eyes and told her what I wish I’d known at a much younger age: the truth.

Updated Mar. 28, 2024
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To the worried mama whose child won’t eat enough—let go of expectations

By tossing out most of my expectations about food and doing whatever it took to help us achieve our primary goal, we were finally getting somewhere.

Updated Sep. 03, 2024
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Husband asks if he’s wrong for leaving instead of hosting his wife’s family for Easter

"To top it off, all 3 of our kids want to come spend the weekend with me instead of staying home"

Updated Mar. 29, 2024
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