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Child Learn & Play

Body language expert shares 3 simple ways to raise socially skilled kids

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

Child Learn & Play

Postpartum

A breakthrough for postpartum moms: What new research really says about tirzepatide and breastfeeding

“It’s not about racing to thinness. It’s about giving women safe, evidence-based options.”

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

Postpartum, News

Grandparents & Extended Families

What if paying grandparents for child care could solve America’s childcare crisis?

The childcare solution America keeps overlooking might already be living down the street.

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Grandparents & Extended Families, News, Parenting, Relationships

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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

Children's Health

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

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. 06, 2025

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

Pregnancy

White House links Tylenol in pregnancy to autism—what moms really need to know

Can you take Tylenol when pregnant? What does the science actually say? And what should I do if I’m in pain or running a fever?

Updated Sep. 24, 2025

Pregnancy, Health & Wellness, News, Women's Health

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Health & Wellness

Chrissy Teigen on motherhood, postpartum healing, and advocating for kids with Type 1 diabetes

Chrissy Teigen opens up about surprises in motherhood, embracing imperfection, and her son’s Type 1 diabetes diagnosis.

Updated Sep. 17, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health, Podcast, The Motherly Podcast

Health & Wellness

Parents tried this simple trick—and their babies focused twice as long

Simple interactions may be more effective than others at keeping a baby’s attention

Updated Sep. 12, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health

Pregnancy

Cardi B opened up about prenatal depression—and she’s helping moms feel less alone

She admitted that thoughts of raising her baby alone and losing her partner’s companionship spiralled into sadness and depression.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Pregnancy, Celebrity News, News

News

One workplace law cut miscarriage rates by nearly 10%—and it’s changing how we treat pregnancy at work

When workplaces make small accommodations, pregnancy outcomes improve dramatically.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

News, Getting Pregnant, Miscarriage & Loss, Pregnancy

Viral & Trending

The car ride that turned into emergency delivery—and somehow, everyone stayed calm

When your hospital run turns into an emergency delivery, calm, faith, and teamwork can make all the difference

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Pregnancy

Celebrity News

Kieran Culkin’s wife Jazz Charton is 9 months pregnant—fulfilling their Oscars “baby pact”

The couple, who already share daughter Kinsey, 6, and son Wilder, 4, are adding another little one to the family.

Updated Sep. 30, 2025

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

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Parenting

Girl dad asks why his toddler watches his workouts—her answer has parents in stitches

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Work & Motherhood

This mom brought her baby to a meeting—and reminded us what true workplace support look

A working mom nervously brought her baby to a meeting—but instead of judgment, she found laughter, care, and a glimpse of what family-first workplaces could be

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

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

Parenting

Baby wouldn’t stop crying—and this mom found a way to stay present through the noise

Remember babies co-regulate, so if their parent is in an elevated state, they are likely to stay in that state longer as well.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

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.

Pregnancy

Cardi B opened up about prenatal depression—and she’s helping moms feel less alone

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Pregnancy, Celebrity News, News

Safety

A mom bought her daughter new shoes—then faced the reality of what safety means in America

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Safety, News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

News

One workplace law cut miscarriage rates by nearly 10%—and it’s changing how we treat pregnancy at work

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

News, Getting Pregnant, Miscarriage & Loss, Pregnancy

Parenting

Girl dad asks why his toddler watches his workouts—her answer has parents in stitches

A 3-year-old’s reason for watching her dad’s workout has every girl dad laughing—and slightly bracing for the future

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Work & Motherhood

This mom brought her baby to a meeting—and reminded us what true workplace support look

A working mom nervously brought her baby to a meeting—but instead of judgment, she found laughter, care, and a glimpse of what family-first workplaces could be

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

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

Parenting

Baby wouldn’t stop crying—and this mom found a way to stay present through the noise

Remember babies co-regulate, so if their parent is in an elevated state, they are likely to stay in that state longer as well.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Safety

A mom bought her daughter new shoes—then faced the reality of what safety means in America

“I had to break it to her that I’m so sorry, mama,” she says quietly in the video. “We can’t bring those to school.”

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Safety, News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

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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.

State of Motherhood

This time-lapse proves moms are never off the clock

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Celebrity News

Jennifer Lopez on how she protects her kids from reading gossip—she can’t

They’re smart “techie” kids.

Updated Feb. 16, 2024

Celebrity News

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Fitness

Can a cold-water plunge improve your health?

Some people swear by the icy immersions you’re seeing all over Instagram. We dig into the science behind the suddenly-everywhere trend.

Updated Feb. 16, 2024

Fitness, It's Science

News

Study shows bike riding in middle school may boost kids’ mental health

Researchers found that a cycling class helped middle schoolers with their physical, mental, and social well-being.

Updated Feb. 16, 2024

News, Children's Health, Health & Wellness

Viral & Trending

Mom says using Apple AirTags helps her keep track of her toddler daughter in real-time

"As a parent, my top priority is her safety in addition to her ability to have some independence."

Updated Feb. 16, 2024

Viral & Trending, Safety

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Toddler Learn & Play

This viral laundry hack will help your toddler fold clothes like a pro

All you need is a piece of cardboard.

Updated Feb. 16, 2024

Toddler Learn & Play

Viral & Trending

The parents who wrote this hilarious birthday party invitation deserve a gold medal

“These are my people.”

Updated Feb. 16, 2024

Viral & Trending

Black women blood pressure check - often left out of clinical trial research

Women's Health

Black women are often left out of clinical trial research. Here’s what we can do to change that

80% of Black women are willing to participate in a clinical trial, but most haven’t been actually asked, a researcher finds.

Updated Feb. 16, 2024

Women's Health

Viral & Trending

Plumbers all agree on what should NEVER go in the garbage disposal in viral TikTok

Some answers might surprise you!

Updated Feb. 16, 2024

Viral & Trending

Travel

How busy families can prioritize multigenerational spring break adventures

We know: Getting the whole crew under one roof isn’t always easy.

Updated Feb. 16, 2024

Travel

Viral & Trending

Insensitive husband asks internet if he’s wrong for taking his pregnant wife on a strenuous hike

And then apologizing to his friends when she couldn't keep up with their pace and threw up from the effort.

Updated Feb. 16, 2024

Viral & Trending

Viral & Trending

Bus driver comes to the rescue for little boy who didn’t have PJs for Pajama Day

This bus driver saved the (pajama) day.

Updated Feb. 16, 2024

Viral & Trending

Celebrity News

Amy Schumer responds to online comments about her face

"There are some medical and hormonal things going on in my world right now but I’m okay."

Updated Feb. 16, 2024

Celebrity News

Postpartum Products

Supermodel Karlie Kloss shares her 5 motherhood must-haves

“Motherhood has changed every part of who I am.”

Updated Feb. 15, 2024

Postpartum Products, Pregnancy Products

Psychologist shares screen time tips for teenagers.

Teen Health

When it comes to teens, this psychologist has one major tip—no tech in the bedroom

This tip can make a world of difference in your teen’s mood, mental health, and online safety.

Updated Feb. 15, 2024

Teen Health, Viral & Trending

Family Finances & Budgeting

Here’s how to practice ‘loud budgeting’ with your kids—from a family finance expert

Modeling how to save and budget are some ways you can help them learn important money concepts.

Updated Feb. 15, 2024

Family Finances & Budgeting

Woman giving swimming lessons to young girl

Safety

New parents in New York will receive drowning prevention training before leaving the hospital

The landmark legislation will help new parents learn how to prevent drowning.

Updated Feb. 15, 2024

Safety

What To Watch

Shari Lewis’ daughter brings the Lamb Chop to TikTok to heal your inner child

BRB, healing our inner child with Lamb Chop videos.

Updated Feb. 15, 2024

What To Watch, Entertainment

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Pregnancy

Why we chose IVF for our second pregnancy

We vowed almost immediately after our daughter's diagnosis that we’d find a way to give her a sibling. It seemed an easy choice at the time. But it would get harder.

Updated Feb. 15, 2024

Pregnancy, Infertility