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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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Florida just made parking easier for pregnant moms—could your state be next?

The CDC notes that many pregnancy complications, such as preeclampsia or pelvic instability, impact walking or standing.

Updated Jul. 25, 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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The hidden labor behind kids’ birthdays—and why moms are done carrying it alone

A mom’s Reddit post reveals the hidden labor behind kids’ birthdays, from planning to presents, and why recognition matters.

Updated Aug. 28, 2025
Baby comes home

They went in for a 38-week appointment… and came home with a baby

At 38 weeks pregnant, they expected a quick check-in with their doctor and then to head back home to keep preparing for their baby’s arrival.

Updated Aug. 27, 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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