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Health & Wellness

California just drew a line in the sand on AI and kids—here’s why it matters everywhere

California’s new AI law could change how every parent thinks about chatbots

Updated Oct. 16, 2025

Health & Wellness, Mental Health

Health & Wellness

Turns out running with your stroller might actually protect your body more than you think

Think stroller runs are risky? A new study shows they may actually protect your joints and reduce injury risk—yes, running with baby can be smart

Updated Oct. 15, 2025

Health & Wellness, Fitness

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

The comfiest, chicest sweatshirts for fall (that aren’t your college hoodie)

Updated Oct. 15, 2025

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

moms sharing experiences abound financial dependency

Work & Motherhood

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

Work & Motherhood, Career & Money, News, Viral & Trending

Our Partners

5 Smart Questions to Ask a Doctor About Your Child’s Eczema Treatment

Updated Oct. 20, 2025

Our Partners, Children's Health

Health & Wellness

Turns out running with your stroller might actually protect your body more than you think

Think stroller runs are risky? A new study shows they may actually protect your joints and reduce injury risk—yes, running with baby can be smart

Updated Oct. 15, 2025

Health & Wellness, Fitness

Health & Wellness

California just drew a line in the sand on AI and kids—here’s why it matters everywhere

California’s new AI law could change how every parent thinks about chatbots

Updated Oct. 16, 2025

Health & Wellness, Mental Health

Children's Health

An education expert’s plan for parents navigating climate anxiety in kids (when you’re scared too)

If you're feeling that weird cocktail of guilt, fear, and "how do I even talk about this?"—welcome to the club.

Updated Oct. 09, 2025

Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Mental Health

Health & Wellness

That alarm sound is actually ruining your day—here’s why (and what to do about it)

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Health & Wellness, Women's Health

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

I wanted to be proactive about my health—this platform made it easy

Everlywell emphasized context and care in a way that acknowledged the realities of women’s health.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

News

New study uncovers a surprising link between C-sections and sleep

Every mom expects sleepless nights with a newborn. For those recovering from a C-section, that exhaustion may have a deeper cause.

Updated Oct. 20, 2025

News, Pregnancy

Celebrity News

Charlie Puth’s tender “Changes” video reveal shows he’s preparing for his biggest role yet—fatherhood

For Charlie, this reveal marks a personal milestone, and a glimpse into how love and family can shape creativity.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

Celebrity News

Sofia Richie Grainge’s baby news comes with a surprise no one saw coming

But beneath the buzz was something deeper: a reflection of how modern motherhood and ambition can coexist, and even fuel one another.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

News

Stanford research reveals the powerful role of a mother’s voice in premature babies’ development

Every story, song, or word helps their brain connect language and emotion in ways that last well beyond infancy.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025

News, Pregnancy

Child Learn & Play

A national poll reveals what’s missing from our kids’ playtime—and it’s not toys

Updated Oct. 21, 2025

Child Learn & Play, Child, News

Viral & Trending

This first grade teacher’s daily affirmation is the pep talk we all need

A viral video reminds us why elementary school teachers deserve every ounce of our respect—and a significant raise.

Updated Oct. 20, 2025

Viral & Trending

News

Vanessa Kirby welcomes her first baby—and reflects on finding power in motherhood

Vanessa Kirby and Paul Rabil are new parents! Rabil’s Instagram post highlights the awe, exhaustion, and love that come with welcoming their first child together

Updated Oct. 20, 2025

News, Celebrity News, Motherhood Understood

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.

Celebrity News

Here are all the celebrity babies born in 2021!

Wait until you hear her queenly name!

Our Partners

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.

News

Peanut allergies in U.S. babies have dropped — here’s how early introduction is helping (and how to try it safely)

Updated Oct. 20, 2025

News, Food

News

New study uncovers a surprising link between C-sections and sleep

Updated Oct. 20, 2025

News, Pregnancy

Celebrity News

Charlie Puth’s tender “Changes” video reveal shows he’s preparing for his biggest role yet—fatherhood

Updated Oct. 17, 2025

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

Safety

The CPSC just recalled Belivium Baby Loungers sold on Amazon—here’s what every parent should know

According to the CPSC, the loungers’ design puts infants at risk of suffocation, entrapment, and falls.

Updated Oct. 21, 2025

Safety, Parenting, Sleep Safety

mom has not moved daughter's shoes in 3 years

Parenting

TikTok video shows why a mother hasn’t moved her daughter’s shoes in three years — and the grief behind them

A mother’s daughter left her shoes in the same spot three years ago — and she hasn’t moved them since, finding comfort and connection in the midst of grief.

Updated Oct. 16, 2025

Parenting, News

Parenting

The simple restaurant rule this dad swears by—and the surprising skill it’s teaching his kids

This dad’s simple “restaurant rule” is going viral for teaching kids confidence, empathy, and social skills—one order at a time

Updated Oct. 16, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

Beyond ‘gentle’: How today’s parents are blending parenting styles—and breaking cycles

Modern parents aren’t following just one style anymore. From cycle-breaking to gentle parenting, they’re blending approaches

Updated Oct. 16, 2025

Parenting, News

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Pregnant? Bookmark these 13 articles now

A guide for every stage in your incredible journey.

Women's History Month - Mom and grandma reading a book to her son

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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This time-lapse proves moms are never off the clock

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Viral & Trending

After a paralyzing accident, this mom is learning to walk again—alongside her toddler

She explains that she worried she “couldn’t be a mom anymore” after the accident that paralyzed her.

Updated Apr. 04, 2024

Viral & Trending

Serena Williams at Wimbledon, inset of her daughters

Celebrity News

Serena Williams says winning Wimbledon doesn’t compare to being a classroom mom

"I can't say that a Wimbledon trophy holds a candle to volunteering at my kid's school."

Updated Apr. 04, 2024

Celebrity News

Viral & Trending

Woman wants to know if she’s wrong for telling off a friend whose kid lost valuable wedding ring

"I told Nora I'd like him to give the ring back. Nora said he'd just get bored with it now and that I needed to relax."

Updated Apr. 04, 2024

Viral & Trending

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Infertility

When everyone but you is getting pregnant

Be gentle with yourself.

Updated Nov. 14, 2022

Infertility, Women's Health

Sarah Jessica Parker with teen daughter 2022

Food

Sarah Jessica Parker keeps dessert around to help daughters have a ‘healthier relationship’ with food

"In our house, we have cookies, we have cake, we have everything."

Updated Apr. 03, 2024

Food, Celebrity News

Viral & Trending

This hilarious ‘Mike Wazowski’ prank probably works on every dad

"He sounds familiar. He was probably in my home room"

Updated Apr. 03, 2024

Viral & Trending

chances of getting pregnant: couple looking at each other while lying in bed

Women's Health

These are the actual chances of getting pregnant each month

Plus expert tips on how to boost your chances.

Updated May. 13, 2023

Women's Health, Fertility Prep More, Infertility

dad holding newborn baby contemplating foods that increase sperm count

Getting Pregnant

10 foods to increase sperm count, according to a dietitian

If you're looking to boost sperm count and fertility while trying to conceive, make sure your partner knows about these foods.

Updated Mar. 07, 2024

Getting Pregnant, Nutrition

Celebrity News

Beyoncé tells young fan she’ll remember her ‘forever’ in sweet viral moment

Oh, this is so precious.

Updated Apr. 03, 2024

Celebrity News

miscarriage anxiety: pregnant woman looking out window holding belly

Miscarriage & Loss

How to reduce miscarriage anxiety during pregnancy, according to experts

Get back to the breath, mama.

Updated Apr. 10, 2024

Miscarriage & Loss, Mental Health

Infertility

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

Infertility, Getting Pregnant, Health & Wellness, Life, Motherly Stories, Pregnancy, Women's Health

Fertility Prep More

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

Fertility Prep More, Infertility