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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
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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
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

Health & Wellness

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

2025 State of Motherhood Survey

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

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Pregnancy

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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
Miscarriage rates
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. 09, 2025
News, Getting Pregnant, Miscarriage & Loss, Pregnancy
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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
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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

News

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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
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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
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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

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.
Cardi B
Pregnancy

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

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
Pregnancy, Celebrity News, News
Shoes that light up
Safety

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

Updated Oct. 09, 2025
Safety, News, Parenting, Viral & Trending
Miscarriage rates
News

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

Updated Oct. 09, 2025
News, Getting Pregnant, Miscarriage & Loss, Pregnancy

Parenting

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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
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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
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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
Shoes that light up
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. 09, 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.

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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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Viral & Trending

High school cheerleader told to ‘cover up’ while wearing her uniform at school

Of course school officials told her it was because she was 'distracting' to boys

Updated Feb. 15, 2024
Viral & Trending
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Parenting

Why Sheila and I can’t be friends

Here’s how I know she wasn’t the kind of friend I need as a mom: She didn’t read the room.

Updated Feb. 14, 2024
Parenting, Community & Friendship
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Celebrity News

Actress Carey Mulligan wore cabbage leaves on the red carpet because #breastfeeding

Maybe cabbage leaves on the red carpet will be en vogue soon?

Updated Jul. 09, 2024
Celebrity News, Breastfeeding
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Celebrity News

Kaley Cuoco isn’t here for fellow adults now calling her ‘mama’

If you’re not Matilda, please refrain from calling Kaley Cuoco ‘mama’

Updated Feb. 14, 2024
Celebrity News, Work & Motherhood
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Celebrity News

J.Lo’s teens have strong thoughts about her recent music

Her reaction? “Ouch. But a good ouch.”

Updated Feb. 14, 2024
Celebrity News, Teen
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Infertility

6 ways to strengthen your relationship while going through fertility challenges

It can all start to feel so… clinical, but here’s how to find your way back to each other.

Updated Feb. 13, 2024
Infertility, Relationships
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Valentines Day

This Valentine’s Day I’m teaching my daughters about all types of love

My goal is to make them confident that they can celebrate Valentine’s Day whether they have a romantic partner or not.

Updated Feb. 13, 2024
Valentines Day, Relationships
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Celebrity News

Serena Williams’ postpartum bikini pic reminds us all about self-love

“I love getting to know a new version of my body.”

Updated Feb. 13, 2024
Celebrity News
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Life

21 stellar deals you can already shop at Nordstrom’s President’s Day sale (including up to 50% off Le Creuset, Melissa & Doug, Vuori and more!)

We browsed everything so you don’t have to.

Updated Feb. 13, 2024
Life
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Celebrity News

Taylor Swift is humbled by clubbing with her parents

"Accidentally going clubbing with your parents is something everyone should try at least once in their life."

Updated Feb. 13, 2024
Celebrity News
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Viral & Trending

Interior designer says displaying family photos can be “shrine-like”

"Family photos can become a problem when they become what I refer to as ‘the shrine.’"

Updated Feb. 13, 2024
Viral & Trending, Home Decor
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Viral & Trending

Mom gives birth under I-95 bridge in Miami… in a Lyft SUV

“Happy birthday to the 'newest rider,'" Lyft shared.

Updated Feb. 13, 2024
Viral & Trending
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Celebrity News

Pink stops concert to wish woman in labor good luck

"You're gonna do great!"

Updated Feb. 12, 2024
Celebrity News, Birth Stories
Family vlogger POV
Viral & Trending

This POV video of a ‘family vlogger kid’ is heartbreaking

"Are we recording this?"

Updated Feb. 12, 2024
Viral & Trending
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Parenting

Deciphering the telenovela parenting dilemma: ¿Si o No?

Is there a way to pass down this bonding technique the right way?

Updated Feb. 13, 2024
Parenting, What To Watch
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Children's Health

How to raise a healthy gamer, according to an expert

There is room for video games in a well-rounded kid’s life—if you’re smart about it.

Updated Feb. 12, 2024
Children's Health, Teen Health
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News

Plastics found in everyday products could be causing a rise in premature births, study says

The chemicals can impact the placenta amid pregnancy.

Updated Aug. 07, 2024
News, Baby Health
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Celebrity News

Kate Winslet calls post-’Titanic’ fame ‘horrible’: ‘My life was quite unpleasant’

“Guess what, being famous was horrible,” she said.

Updated Feb. 12, 2024
Celebrity News
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Parenting

Housework is never ending—but that doesn’t mean your work is

My daughter and I have so much to learn from the strong, hardworking women who came before us, but we also have things to unlearn.

Updated Feb. 12, 2024
Parenting, Life
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Celebrity News

Super Bowl ad showing the ‘Taylor Swift effect’ on dads and daughters will leave you in tears

Taylor’s appearance at her beau’s games sparked a new trend when it comes to dad-daughter bonding. Here’s how to keep the relationship strong after football season ends.

Updated Feb. 12, 2024
Celebrity News
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