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Top questions parents Googled in 2024—the answers may surprise you

From decoding quirky childhood habits to tackling tough parenting challenges, this year’s most-searched topics reflect the universal and unique moments that make raising kids so special.

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My new year’s resolution? To unleash the power of being gentle in a hard world

It will look like: audacious self-acceptance, relentless self-care and radical love.

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Life

The best things we bought in 2024 that make life just a little easier and more joyful

Consider this your sign to finally try that sauna blanket…

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News

The viral bedtime hack that gets kids back to sleep (and it’s fun too!)

Is there anything scarier than hearing the sound of tiny feet lurching down the hallway after bedtime?

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Mental Health

Mississippi’s new hotline could save moms’ lives—here’s how

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Grandparents & Extended Families

Grandpa skips to school with granddaughter to help single mom—and wins the Internet

In the TikTok video Samantha shared on her account, @samanthabrookex, she explains how her dad steps in on the days her mental health makes leaving the house difficult.

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Safety

Recall alert: Over 85,000 Melii Baby silicone spoons pulled due to choking hazard

The recall involves Melii Baby Silicone Spoons sold in various packs and part of their 5-piece silicone feeding sets.

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Baby

H5 bird flu outbreak: What families need to know to stay safe

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Health & Wellness

Whooping cough outbreak: CDC reports 6x more cases than this time last year

Learn about the symptoms, how it spreads, and why vaccination is essential to protect young children and vulnerable adults.

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Health & Wellness

The silent strain: New study reveals moms handle 79% of family’s daily demands

The Journal of Marriage and Family reveals what many of us already feel in our bones: moms are carrying 79% of the daily mental labor that keeps families afloat.

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Mental Health

Mississippi’s new hotline could save moms’ lives—here’s how

The CHAMP4Moms hotline connects these providers directly with a reproductive psychiatrist who can guide them and help them get screened, diagnosed, and treated.

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News

Tokyo announces free daycare—but will it solve the birthrate crisis?

While free daycare is a critical piece of the puzzle, the data shows that free childcare services alone won’t necessarily inspire more women to have children.

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Baby Names

25 magical December baby names

Unique baby names for December birthdays that feel both celebratory and classic.

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Pregnancy

A groundbreaking preeclampsia study could transform care for moms and babies

This new research introduces a treatment that could transform how preeclampsia is managed in the future.

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News

The viral bedtime hack that gets kids back to sleep (and it’s fun too!)

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News

Viral TikTok calls out the ‘leisure gap’—why moms can’t just relax

Studies reveal that fathers tend to have significantly more uninterrupted downtime compared to mothers.

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Parenting

Top questions parents Googled in 2024—the answers may surprise you

From decoding quirky childhood habits to tackling tough parenting challenges, this year’s most-searched topics reflect the universal and unique moments that make raising kids so special.

Health & Wellness

Got questions about the Covid vaccine for kids? Here’s a helpful FAQ for parents

Experts answer your biggest questions about Covid vaccines for kids 5 to 11.

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Here are all the celebrity babies born in 2021!

Wait until you hear her queenly name!

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8 working moms share how they find work-life balance

“I set the boundary to focus separately on family and work. My inbox is never empty, but I make sure my computer and iPad are away so I’m not tempted to look at them.”

Viral & Trending

Mom goes viral on TikTok for data presentation showing reality of maternity leave

In a viral TikTok, this mom uses data visualization to show just how hard maternity leave is.

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News

Doctors reveal the #1 thing they’d never let their kids do—it’s eye-opening

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News

Exhausted mom’s baby cam moment goes viral for perfectly summing up new parent fatigue

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News

“I was the fifth person to hold my baby”—this mom’s viral story is striking a nerve

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Parenting

Top questions parents Googled in 2024—the answers may surprise you

From decoding quirky childhood habits to tackling tough parenting challenges, this year’s most-searched topics reflect the universal and unique moments that make raising kids so special.

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Parenting

Is yelling at your kids always harmful? Here’s the truth

Here’s what neuroscience and real-life parenting reveal about the impact of yelling—and how to approach it with nuance.

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Grandparents & Extended Families

Grandpa skips to school with granddaughter to help single mom—and wins the Internet

In the TikTok video Samantha shared on her account, @samanthabrookex, she explains how her dad steps in on the days her mental health makes leaving the house difficult.

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Parenting

There’s no right way to mom—let’s stop the shame

I don’t care if you make all your own food or mac n cheese from the blue box. I just care that you don’t put down other moms on the internet who do.

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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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Children's Health

Is it norovirus or Shigella? How to tell the difference

Though symptoms can be similar among the stomach illnesses, there are a few ways to tell the virus and bacterial infection apart.

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Women's Health

Feeling dismissed by your doctor? Medical gaslighting can be common in women’s health

And it happened to me. Here are the red flags to look out for.

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Postpartum

The postpartum wellness class every mama deserves

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Home Shopping Guides

35 eco-friendly & sustainable swaps for products you use every day

Every little change makes a huge difference over time.

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Holidays

10 things to let go of these holidays

We can’t control everything, but we can control what we choose to hold on to, and what we choose to let go of.

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Life

My new year’s resolution? To unleash the power of being gentle in a hard world

It will look like: audacious self-acceptance, relentless self-care and radical love.

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Life

The best things we bought in 2024 that make life just a little easier and more joyful

Consider this your sign to finally try that sauna blanket…

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Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

The most practical Target collab ever? Meet the limited-edition Bullseye Bogg Bag

And if you want one, don't wait–they'll likely sell out fast!

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This time-lapse proves moms are never off the clock

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