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This nutritionist couldn’t find clean supplements for her neurodivergent son, so she made her own

How one nutritionist's kitchen experiments became a mission to help other parents.

Updated Jul. 30, 2025

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Parenting

The mom using AI to cut 97% of her mental load—and find more time for her kids

She’s using AI to handle everything from meal planning to meltdown-proof morning routines, freeing up her brain for the part of parenting she loves most.

Updated Aug. 11, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

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Converse just launched a Bluey collab and the adult sizes are already selling out

You might say we're "head over Heelers" about these.

Updated Aug. 07, 2025

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

Motherly

The $3 item parents swear by for keeping babies and toddlers entertained on flights

One mom’s low-lift, genius solution is earning high praise from parents—and it costs less than your airport coffee: painter’s tape.

Updated Aug. 11, 2025

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Health & Wellness

Screens are changing our kids’ eyes health and cognition: What can parents do to help?

Updated Aug. 13, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health, Our Partners

Health & Wellness

Butter recall issued after allergen warning—what parents need to know

Bunge North America has voluntarily recalled more than 64,000 pounds of its NH European Style Butter Blend after discovering the product contained an undeclared milk allergen

Updated Aug. 04, 2025

Health & Wellness, Baby, Baby Health, Children's Health, Parenting

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Women's Health

New at-home lab test gives postpartum mothers real answers—before the six-week checkup

“We test hundreds of biomarkers during pregnancy. Then we test nothing.”

Updated Aug. 01, 2025

Women's Health, Health & Wellness

News

Midwives could cut maternal deaths nearly in half—this new data shows what’s standing in the way

In 2021, the U.S. maternal mortality rate hit 32.9 deaths per 100,000 live births, according to the CDC.

Updated Jul. 08, 2025

News, Health & Wellness, Women's Health

Parenting

How screen time affects sleep—and why it matters for your child’s mental health

You want your child to unwind. You want to avoid a meltdown. But you also want them to get the sleep they need.

Updated Jul. 04, 2025

Parenting, Baby, Baby Health, Children's Health, Health & Wellness

Health & Wellness

Everyday plastics are leaking into our food—here’s what parents need to know now

Normal, everyday actions, like twisting the cap off a water bottle, unwrapping deli meat, or microwaving leftovers in a plastic container

Updated Jul. 11, 2025

Health & Wellness, Baby, Baby Health, Children's Health

Pregnancy

Pregnant moms are losing safe places to give birth—and rural families are paying the price

Because in parts of rural America, it’s not just hard to find a place to give birth. It’s becoming nearly impossible.

Updated Aug. 08, 2025

Pregnancy

Why stress during pregnancy affects your baby’s gut health

“The upshot is that pregnant women should be pampered if we want the best for their babies.”

Updated Jul. 31, 2025

Pregnancy, News

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Pregnancy

French baby names are having a moment—and Olivia Culpo’s pick shows exactly why

French baby names offer a quiet magic that touches on meaning, sound, and feeling all at once.

Updated Jul. 17, 2025

Pregnancy, Baby Names

News

Florida just made parking easier for pregnant moms—could your state be next?

The CDC notes that many pregnancy complications, such as preeclampsia or pelvic instability, impact walking or standing.

Updated Jul. 25, 2025

News, Pregnancy

News

Boy finishes jiu-jitsu match—what he does next leaves even the referee in awe

Updated Aug. 13, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Work & Motherhood

The number of working moms with young kids just hit a 3-year low — here’s why

Child care costs, rigid schedules, and shrinking flexibility are forcing many to ask: how long can I really keep this going?

Updated Aug. 12, 2025

Work & Motherhood, Career & Money, News, Parenting

Parenting

Why parents are calling out this ‘boy mom’ post about her son’s future girlfriend

“I’m a boy mom and one day, some teenage girl is gonna break his heart… and I’m gonna have to square up with a 16-year-old.”

Updated Aug. 11, 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.

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Here are all the celebrity babies born in 2021!

Wait until you hear her queenly name!

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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.

Parenting

The mom using AI to cut 97% of her mental load—and find more time for her kids

Updated Aug. 11, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

When late-night missed calls from your kid send you into panic mode — and the ‘emergency’ turns out to be a login code

Updated Aug. 11, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

Tiny British toddler speaks with American accent after watching Ms Rachel

Updated Aug. 08, 2025

Parenting, News, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play, Viral & Trending

Work & Motherhood

The number of working moms with young kids just hit a 3-year low — here’s why

Child care costs, rigid schedules, and shrinking flexibility are forcing many to ask: how long can I really keep this going?

Updated Aug. 12, 2025

Work & Motherhood, Career & Money, News, Parenting

Parenting

Why parents are calling out this ‘boy mom’ post about her son’s future girlfriend

“I’m a boy mom and one day, some teenage girl is gonna break his heart… and I’m gonna have to square up with a 16-year-old.”

Updated Aug. 11, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

The mom using AI to cut 97% of her mental load—and find more time for her kids

She’s using AI to handle everything from meal planning to meltdown-proof morning routines, freeing up her brain for the part of parenting she loves most.

Updated Aug. 11, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

When late-night missed calls from your kid send you into panic mode — and the ‘emergency’ turns out to be a login code

A recent TikTok from mom Meredith Thornton perfectly captured this phenomenon—waking up to multiple missed calls from her 18-year-old son Van, only to discover he needed a Microsoft code.

Updated Aug. 11, 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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Parenting

5 ways to help kids receive constructive criticism—and learn from it

Constructive criticism is tough for everyone—especially kids.

Updated Nov. 09, 2023

Parenting, Child Learn & Play

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Motherly Stories

From labor to love: A more realistic timeline of parental love

I was too tired to have any feelings, if I'm being honest.

Updated Nov. 09, 2023

Motherly Stories

Viral & Trending

Professional counselor perfectly nails why ‘gentle parenting’ is more for the parents than the kids in this viral TikTok

“It is ‘I want to learn how to regulate my own emotions, how to manage my own nervous system activation before deciding what to do in response to my child.’”

Updated Nov. 09, 2023

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Viral & Trending

Do you live in an ‘ingredient household?’ TikTok’s latest family trend has everyone talking

What's your household status?

Updated Nov. 09, 2023

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Child Milestones

More kids are having ‘fiver’ birthday parties—and it’s pretty genius

It has so many benefits for mamas & kids.

Updated Aug. 07, 2024

Child Milestones, Child, Parenting

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Everyone is obsessed with date bark—and here’s why

SO easy to make!

Updated Nov. 09, 2023

Viral & Trending

Viral & Trending

This midwife’s warning about hair tourniquet syndrome is a must-see for all new parents

Hair tourniquet can happen with fingers, toes, legs, or genitals.

Updated Nov. 09, 2023

Viral & Trending

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Motherly Stories

4 things about mothering twins while your partner is deployed

Make yourself a hazelnut mocha and stare out your window instead of scrubbing the house spotless.

Updated Nov. 08, 2023

Motherly Stories

Viral & Trending

This Hallmark holiday movie spoof is hilarious—and so spot-on

It's the "Lucious Maximilian Von Baking Spice" for me.

Updated Nov. 07, 2023

Viral & Trending

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Viral & Trending

How to teach kids about ‘stranger danger’ today, according to a child therapist

This is definitely not what we were taught growing up!

Updated Nov. 07, 2023

Viral & Trending, Safety

Viral & Trending

TikTok perfectly captures the ridiculous plotlines of Virgin River

… and this is why we keep coming back for more.

Updated Nov. 08, 2023

Viral & Trending

Child

How to teach your kids to notice what needs to be done around the house—and have them do it

Set them up for success!

Updated Nov. 09, 2023

Child, Child Learn & Play

Child Learn & Play

15 STEM kits for innovative kids of all ages

The best STEM kits for kids can prepare them for a successful future, and a fun, engaging present!

Updated Jan. 03, 2025

Child Learn & Play

Covid

Covid vaccine doesn’t increase early miscarriage risk in men or women, study finds

The landmark study is the first to assess the risk of early miscarriage.

Updated Nov. 09, 2023

Covid, Miscarriage & Loss

News

Multiple families are suing Roblox for child exploitation

The company has been accused of intentional and negligent misrepresentation and unjust enrichment, among other claims.

Updated Nov. 09, 2023

News

Season 16

Shattering taboos: Joanna Griffiths on the business of period underwear and perimenopause

"50% of the population menstruates. This is like a big market. These are real problems.”

Updated Nov. 10, 2023

Season 16, Our Partners

Viral & Trending

Trans student kicked out of school play over his gender identity

"Is this politically motivated? Is this religiously motivated? What are you supposed to tell your kids? It’s just not a friendly place for LGBTQ students."

Updated Nov. 09, 2023

Viral & Trending