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Sep. 18. 2025

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Sept. 2025

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It's no secret that having a baby is -- among other things -- a financial decision. And while, sure, it's a daunting time, filled with a ton of unknowns, Romper is here to help not only quell your fears but share insight into what things actually cost these days. So buckle up, it's a ride, but a ride 100% worth taking.

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Parenting

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Parenting

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The Back-To-School Must-Haves To Give Your Whole Family Confidence

Because sometimes new routines deserve a cute set of stickers.

support your teachers

How To Help Teachers Most If You Don’t Have Time To Volunteer

When you can’t get there during the day, but you still want to show up.

Parenting

Is There A "Right Way" To Help My Kid With Their Homework?

Most kids need to learn to do homework in the same way they learn to swim or, even better, do their own laundry.

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Pregnancy

A Sort Of Single Mother By Choice

I wasn’t going to let another relationship head off my dreams of starting a family. Even if it was a really, really good one.

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the hard stuff

I’m An Emergency Physician. Here’s What I Want To Parents To Know About Child Sexual Abuse.

food

Let’s Abolish The Phrase “Picky Eater”

care

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Family Life

SPRING CLEANING

The Invisible & Emotional (& Deeply Sentimental) Labor of Kids Clothes

It comes for us with every change in season and any movement on the growth chart. In other words: constantly.

by Samantha Darby

What It Really Means To Be A Cycle Breaker

All Parents Could Benefit From The Creativity & Ingenuity Of Disability Culture

What If I Wanted To Be A Stay-At-Home Mom For Existential Reasons?

How Your Kid Will Handle Going Back To School, Based On Their Zodiac Sign

I Learned As A Kid To Hide My Tears. Now I Teach Young People How To Be Sad

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Entertainment

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Jenna Dewan Wants To Enjoy It This Time

Paris Hilton Enters Her “Mom Era”

Hilaria Baldwin In Real Life

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Ricki Lake Has Unfinished Business

Meghan Trainor's TMI Life

How Allyson Felix, America’s Most Decorated Runner & Mom, Stays On Track

It's A Beautiful Day In Jenny Slate’s Neighborhood

Hilary Duff Never Meant To Make It Look Easy

Raven’s Chosen Family

Kevin Hart Isn't The Funniest Person His Kids Know

Jessica Alba Has Always Had A Vision

It's Getting Real For Mandy Moore

Tess Holliday Is Having A Slumber Party — And We’re All Invited

Pregnancy & Baby

THE WAY WE LIVE NOW

Natural Disasters Are Increasing. Here’s What Happens If You Go Into Labor During One.

“If we close the door and a pregnant person has nowhere to go, what's going to happen?”

by Katie McPherson

Pregnancy

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Pregnancy

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S.O.S.

My Love-Hate Relationship With Lovevery

FAMILY PLANNING

All The Joy That Fits In A Big Age Gap

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For The Group Chat

life

I’ll Always Wish I Had More Kids

My husband and I grew up in big families, and we know the magic of the gaggle of siblings.

by Lynn Steger Strong

priorities

How To Keep Getting Laid, Even When Your House Is Full Of Tiny People

SPRING CLEANING

The Invisible & Emotional (& Deeply Sentimental) Labor of Kids Clothes

NO BUT SERIOUSLY

How Do You Teach A Kid To Be "Good At The Internet" Now?

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Maybe We Can Be Mothers And Still Feel Free

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Parenting

Is Anyone Ever Financially Ready To Have A Baby?

Parenting

My Kid Is Begging For A Pet. Is It Worth The Risk To My Sanity?

Good Enough Parent

Have We Lost The Plot On Valentine's Day?

Life

Help! I’m An Overstimulated Mom Who Is Dreading Halloween

Parenting

Help! I’m Worried My Kid Has The Bad Teacher

Parenting

Is There A "Right Way" To Help My Kid With Their Homework?

panopticon

Is Reading My Kid's Texts A Violation Of Her Privacy?

neurodiversity

Should We Tell Our Kid About Their Autism Diagnosis?

Parenting

How Do I Survive With Kids Home For Winter Break — You Know, Mentally?

Parenting

Is There A Way To Divorce My Husband Without Messing Up Our Kid?

Parenting

Does My Kid Really Have ADHD Or Is This Just What We’re All Like Now?

Parenting

Sometimes I Worry I’m More Invested In The Approval Of Other Parents Than My Own Kid

Life

Help! I Can’t Get My Kids Out The Door In The Morning Without Losing It

Good Enough Parent

Weeknight Family Dinner Is Hell Lately — Is It Really That Important?

Parenting

Help! What Is A Cool & Normal End-Of-Year Gift For Teachers?

GOOD ENOUGH PARENT

Should I Have A Second Kid?

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