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Child Learn & Play

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

Are screens and safety fears stealing our kids’ playtime? A new poll says yes

Updated Oct. 21, 2025
Child Learn & Play, Child, News
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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
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Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

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

Updated Oct. 15, 2025
Beauty & Style Shopping Guides
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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

Health & Wellness

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Viral & Trending

Paws at the door—and a mom realizes what her child’s service dog already knew

Updated Oct. 21, 2025
Viral & Trending, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, News
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Our Partners

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

Updated Oct. 20, 2025
Our Partners, Children's Health
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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
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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
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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
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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

2025 State of Motherhood Survey

Motherhood can be so many things. And we want to hear what it’s like for you in 2025.

Read the report
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Pregnancy

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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
Charlie Puth
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
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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
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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

News

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Celebrity News

Women gotta go to work: Cardi B gets real about formula feeding and the support moms deserve

Updated Oct. 21, 2025
Celebrity News, Baby Feeding Tips, News, Parenting
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Viral & Trending

Paws at the door—and a mom realizes what her child’s service dog already knew

A thump at the door, a stare, and seconds later—Mom knows her son’s blood sugar is dropping. Ducky, their service dog, spotted it first

Updated Oct. 21, 2025
Viral & Trending, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, News
child independent play
Child Learn & Play

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

Are screens and safety fears stealing our kids’ playtime? A new poll says yes

Updated Oct. 21, 2025
Child Learn & Play, Child, News

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.

Here are all the celebrity babies born in 2021!

Wait until you hear her queenly name!

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.”

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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Viral & Trending

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

Updated Oct. 20, 2025
Viral & Trending
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News

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

Updated Oct. 20, 2025
News, Celebrity News, Motherhood Understood
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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

Parenting

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Celebrity News

Women gotta go to work: Cardi B gets real about formula feeding and the support moms deserve

Cardi B gets real about pumping, formula feeding, and why working moms shouldn’t have to choose between feeding their baby and keeping their job

Updated Oct. 21, 2025
Celebrity News, Baby Feeding Tips, News, Parenting
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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
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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
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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
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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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This time-lapse proves moms are never off the clock

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Children's Health

Dr. Becky explains the real reason kids procrastinate at night

Don’t miss her sweet tip to help with bedtime struggles.

Updated Jun. 20, 2024
Children's Health
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Home Shopping Guides

Breathe spring freshness into your home with these budget-friendly Kohl’s finds

We're ready for flowers, warmth and fresh towels, thank you very much.

Updated Mar. 07, 2024
Home Shopping Guides
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Celebrity News

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
Celebrity News
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Marriage & Partnerships

The magic of grown up love letters

Our love grew messier but deeper.

Updated Mar. 07, 2024
Marriage & Partnerships, Motherly Stories
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Travel

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
Travel
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What To Watch

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
What To Watch, Entertainment, Viral & Trending
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Learn & Play

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
Learn & Play, Learn + Play Shopping Guides, Toddler Learn & Play, Toddler Shopping Guides
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Viral & Trending

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
Viral & Trending
Mother zipping daughter up in wedding dress
Viral & Trending

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
Viral & Trending
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Viral & Trending

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
Viral & Trending
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Birth

9 simple strategies for a calm labor & peaceful birth

You’ve got this.

Updated Sep. 27, 2022
Birth, Labor & Delivery, Pregnancy
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Motherly Stories

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
Motherly Stories, Real Feeding Stories from Real Mamas
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Pregnancy

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
Pregnancy
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Viral & Trending

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
Viral & Trending
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home

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
home, Child Learn & Play, Home Decor
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Holidays

Go green or go home: 35 festive looks for your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations

It's your lucky day!

Updated Mar. 06, 2024
Holidays
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Viral & Trending

Mom asks if she’s wrong for telling her son to live with his dad because she doesn’t have room

"I had no expectation to ever need to house him again."

Updated Mar. 05, 2024
Viral & Trending
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Women's Health

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
Women's Health, News
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Viral & Trending

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
Viral & Trending
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Celebrity News

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
Celebrity News
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