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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. 10, 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

Viral & Trending

‘Is that a baby?’ The split-second that changed one driver’s morning

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Parenting, Safety

Parenting

Mom teaches son about periods—and the internet’s calling it a parenting masterclass

This mom turned laundry day into a powerful lesson on periods and empathy (and her son nailed it).

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

“Four feels like three!”: Ashley Graham and Kylie Kelce spark debate over the hardest child number

“I have found that four feels very similar to three.”

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Parenting, Celebrity News, 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.

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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

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

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Safety

Mom Genius baby gates recalled after safety warning—what parents need to know

No injuries have been reported, but a new recall is urging parents to stop using certain Mom Genius retractable safety gates immediately.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Safety, Parenting

Viral & Trending

‘Is that a baby?’ The split-second that changed one driver’s morning

Bus driver Barbara Baker spotted a toddler alone in the street, and her quick thinking turned a regular route into a real-life rescue.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Parenting, Safety

Parenting

Mom teaches son about periods—and the internet’s calling it a parenting masterclass

This mom turned laundry day into a powerful lesson on periods and empathy (and her son nailed it).

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

“Four feels like three!”: Ashley Graham and Kylie Kelce spark debate over the hardest child number

“I have found that four feels very similar to three.”

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Parenting, Celebrity News, 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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We started our curated This is: Birth film series to give representation to the many varied ways that women give birth. Shot by talented independent videographers, these birth films can be a resource for the expecting mama or anyone who is curious to see what birth really looks like.

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Children's Health

5 ways to teach your 8-year-old about body neutrality

Body neutrality is the new body positivity.

Updated Oct. 23, 2023

Children's Health, Parenting

Viral & Trending

This TikTok sweater hack is ‘peak millennial’—and it’s genius

One commenter called it “peak millennial.”

Updated Oct. 24, 2023

Viral & Trending

Viral & Trending

This Texas bus driver is being called a ‘hero’ for saving a choking first-grader’s life

Raquel Radford Baker saved a first grader’s life.

Updated Oct. 23, 2023

Viral & Trending

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This mom of triplets highlights how each baby is so different during feeding

She proves there’s never a dull moment with triplets—even during feeding time.

Updated Oct. 23, 2023

Viral & Trending

Holiday Gift Guides

25 best teacher-approved holiday gifts

Stumped on what to give your kids’ teacher for the holidays? Avoid the mug-and-child-artwork trap with these teacher-approved picks.

Updated Oct. 16, 2024

Holiday Gift Guides, Holidays

Celebrity News

Naomi Osaka says she’s had ‘so many doubts’ about whether she’s a ‘good mom

Parents everywhere will surely relate to Naomi Osaka’s candid admission.

Updated Oct. 24, 2023

Celebrity News

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Celebrity News

Fans aren’t pleased with Kim Kardashian after her comments about ‘being a boy mom’

It seems Kim prefers being a “boy mom” because “a girl steals your clothes and has an attitude."

Updated Oct. 24, 2023

Celebrity News

Christmas

Squishmallows has an Advent calendar so run (don’t walk) to get one

What's better than Squishmallows to count down to the holidays?

Updated Oct. 20, 2023

Christmas, Holidays

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Women's Health

Periods cause changes in your brain architecture, landmark study shows

A small study shows that there’s a physiological link between hormonal fluctuations during the menstrual cycle and changes in white and gray matter.

Updated Oct. 20, 2023

Women's Health, It's Science

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Celebrity News

This is why Dolly Parton has been sleeping in her makeup since the ’80s

A lesson from Dolly Parton in always being camera ready.

Updated Oct. 20, 2023

Celebrity News, News

News

Here’s what you can do to raise awareness and money to combat homelessness for families

All you need is a sleeping bag.

Updated Oct. 20, 2023

News

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Baby Health

This is the most overlooked nursery item

Here’s why clean air is as essential as a cozy crib.

Updated Oct. 21, 2023

Baby Health, Baby

Home

4 kid-friendly Ikea hacks that will make you DI wonder why you didn’t think of them first

When you stumble upon that perfect piece, think outside the flat-pack box.

Updated Oct. 20, 2023

Home, Home Decor

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News

Doctor prescribes ‘a cat’ for a woman grieving the loss of her beloved pet

"Robin was down in the dumps, crying about the loss of her cat, and I felt that a new cat was the best remedy for her."

Updated Oct. 22, 2023

News, Viral & Trending

The Holidays

The ‘want, need, wear, read’ philosophy makes Christmas shopping a total breeze

Push aside consumer madness and look at gift-giving in a new light.

Updated Dec. 01, 2023

The Holidays

News

United Airlines just revealed its new boarding policy and passengers everywhere are rejoicing

This is the first airline boarding policy to make sense… ever.

Updated Oct. 21, 2023

News, Viral & Trending

Viral & Trending

Moms joke about what a REAL ‘school pick up outfit’ looks like after TikTok goes viral

Her version of a “school pickup outfit” included an orange bodysuit, cropped denim shorts, and a Jimmy Choo bag

Updated Oct. 20, 2023

Viral & Trending

News

Childcare costs are surging in New York as averages hit more than $45,000 a year

Now that federal support has ended, costs are likely to climb even higher.

Updated Oct. 20, 2023

News, Child

Viral & Trending

This AirTag hack is a must when taking your kids to crowded places

More and more parents are turning to tracking devices like AirTags to help protect their children.

Updated Oct. 19, 2023

Viral & Trending

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Learn & Play

Mom demonstrates why ‘power reversal play’ is so important for kids in simple yet powerful video

We’re in love with this fun, easy way to connect with your kiddo.

Updated Oct. 20, 2023

Learn & Play, Parenting

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