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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.

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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This Is Birth

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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News

Why do kids have milder Covid symptoms than adults? A new study sheds some light

There’s a good reason why most kids have milder COVID symptoms than adults.

Updated Oct. 21, 2023

News, Covid, Health & Wellness

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Mental Health

I’m the ‘alpha daughter’—and maybe you are, too?

They are “the glue” for a family, an expert says. But it’s a recipe for stress. Here’s what to know.

Updated Oct. 20, 2023

Mental Health, Relationships

Celebrity News

Kim Kardashian explains why eldest daughter North West lives ‘like an only child’

It seems North West is one super independent little lady.

Updated Oct. 20, 2023

Celebrity News, News

Celebrity News

Gwyneth Paltrow shares thoughtful method she used to prepare her kids for her divorce

She reveals that her divorce from Coldplay frontman Chris Martin “weighed very, very heavily” on her.

Updated Oct. 20, 2023

Celebrity News

News

Fisher-Price recalls Thomas & Friends Toy Trains

Check your toy boxes and playrooms for these recalled toys.

Updated Nov. 28, 2023

News

Celebrity News

Martha Stewart isn’t here for comments on ‘dressing your age’

"I've dressed the same since I was 17.”

Updated Oct. 20, 2023

Celebrity News

Celebrity News

Britney Spears reveals she traded her freedom for access to her sons

"My freedom in exchange for naps with my children — it was a trade I was willing to make"

Updated Oct. 20, 2023

Celebrity News, Viral & Trending

Viral & Trending

Yes, Costco has a 157-piece Le Creuset set for sale in case an army is coming for Thanksgiving

You're going to need some help bringing this one in off the porch.

Updated Oct. 20, 2023

Viral & Trending, News

Season 16

Motherhood and MS: Jamie-Lynn Sigler’s unfiltered journey

“I'm just trying to be a really honest mom.”

Updated Nov. 16, 2023

Season 16

Gwen Stefani gets Hollywood Walk of Fame star

Celebrity News

Gwen Stefani moved to tears by Blake Shelton’s gushing speech at Walk of Fame induction

"She has risen to the top over and over again, with her unique style that has made the world fall in love with her. Not as much as me, though"

Updated Oct. 20, 2023

Celebrity News, Relationships

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Toddler Health

AAP warns toddler formulas are ‘misleading’

These 'formulas' offer no nutritional advantage, the organization finds. Here’s what they recommend instead.

Updated Jan. 23, 2025

Toddler Health, News

Celebrity News

Courteney Cox’s daughter is in college, says being an empty nester is ‘an adjustment’

“I miss that girl every minute."

Updated Oct. 20, 2023

Celebrity News

Beauty & Style

This at-home beauty service gave me a date night makeover and here’s how it went

A glow up without having to book a babysitter? Yes please.

Updated Dec. 17, 2024

Beauty & Style, Beauty

Celebrity News

Kelly Clarkson and Alanis Morissette perform the duet of every millennial’s dreams

Kelly Clarkson said Alanis Morissette is the reason she's a singer.

Updated Oct. 21, 2023

Celebrity News, Viral & Trending

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Women's Health

75% of women go untreated for postpartum mental health conditions

That staggering number shows there’s still a major access issue and stigma around receiving postpartum mental health support. A new National Maternal Mental Health Task Force hopes to change that.

Updated Apr. 16, 2024

Women's Health, Health & Wellness