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Child Learn & Play

A national poll reveals what’s missing from our kids’ playtime—and it’s not toys

Are screens and safety fears stealing our kids’ playtime? A new poll says yes

Updated Oct. 21, 2025
Child Learn & Play, Child, News
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News

Stanford research reveals the powerful role of a mother’s voice in premature babies’ development

Every story, song, or word helps their brain connect language and emotion in ways that last well beyond infancy.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025
News, Pregnancy
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Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

The comfiest, chicest sweatshirts for fall (that aren’t your college hoodie)

Updated Oct. 15, 2025
Beauty & Style Shopping Guides
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Viral & Trending

This first grade teacher’s daily affirmation is the pep talk we all need

A viral video reminds us why elementary school teachers deserve every ounce of our respect—and a significant raise.

Updated Oct. 20, 2025
Viral & Trending

Health & Wellness

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Viral & Trending

Paws at the door—and a mom realizes what her child’s service dog already knew

Updated Oct. 21, 2025
Viral & Trending, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, News
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Our Partners

5 Smart Questions to Ask a Doctor About Your Child’s Eczema Treatment

Updated Oct. 20, 2025
Our Partners, Children's Health
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Health & Wellness

Turns out running with your stroller might actually protect your body more than you think

Think stroller runs are risky? A new study shows they may actually protect your joints and reduce injury risk—yes, running with baby can be smart

Updated Oct. 15, 2025
Health & Wellness, Fitness
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Health & Wellness

California just drew a line in the sand on AI and kids—here’s why it matters everywhere

California’s new AI law could change how every parent thinks about chatbots

Updated Oct. 16, 2025
Health & Wellness, Mental Health
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Children's Health

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

If you're feeling that weird cocktail of guilt, fear, and "how do I even talk about this?"—welcome to the club.

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

2025 State of Motherhood Survey

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

Read the report
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Pregnancy

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News

New study uncovers a surprising link between C-sections and sleep

Every mom expects sleepless nights with a newborn. For those recovering from a C-section, that exhaustion may have a deeper cause.

Updated Oct. 20, 2025
News, Pregnancy
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Celebrity News

Charlie Puth’s tender “Changes” video reveal shows he’s preparing for his biggest role yet—fatherhood

For Charlie, this reveal marks a personal milestone, and a glimpse into how love and family can shape creativity.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025
Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy
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Celebrity News

Sofia Richie Grainge’s baby news comes with a surprise no one saw coming

But beneath the buzz was something deeper: a reflection of how modern motherhood and ambition can coexist, and even fuel one another.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025
Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy
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News

Stanford research reveals the powerful role of a mother’s voice in premature babies’ development

Every story, song, or word helps their brain connect language and emotion in ways that last well beyond infancy.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025
News, Pregnancy

News

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Celebrity News

Women gotta go to work: Cardi B gets real about formula feeding and the support moms deserve

Updated Oct. 21, 2025
Celebrity News, Baby Feeding Tips, News, Parenting
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Viral & Trending

Paws at the door—and a mom realizes what her child’s service dog already knew

A thump at the door, a stare, and seconds later—Mom knows her son’s blood sugar is dropping. Ducky, their service dog, spotted it first

Updated Oct. 21, 2025
Viral & Trending, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, News
child independent play
Child Learn & Play

A national poll reveals what’s missing from our kids’ playtime—and it’s not toys

Are screens and safety fears stealing our kids’ playtime? A new poll says yes

Updated Oct. 21, 2025
Child Learn & Play, Child, News

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.
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Viral & Trending

This first grade teacher’s daily affirmation is the pep talk we all need

Updated Oct. 20, 2025
Viral & Trending
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News

Vanessa Kirby welcomes her first baby—and reflects on finding power in motherhood

Updated Oct. 20, 2025
News, Celebrity News, Motherhood Understood
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News

Peanut allergies in U.S. babies have dropped — here’s how early introduction is helping (and how to try it safely)

Updated Oct. 20, 2025
News, Food

Parenting

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Celebrity News

Women gotta go to work: Cardi B gets real about formula feeding and the support moms deserve

Cardi B gets real about pumping, formula feeding, and why working moms shouldn’t have to choose between feeding their baby and keeping their job

Updated Oct. 21, 2025
Celebrity News, Baby Feeding Tips, News, Parenting
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Safety

The CPSC just recalled Belivium Baby Loungers sold on Amazon—here’s what every parent should know

According to the CPSC, the loungers’ design puts infants at risk of suffocation, entrapment, and falls.

Updated Oct. 21, 2025
Safety, Parenting, Sleep Safety
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Parenting

TikTok video shows why a mother hasn’t moved her daughter’s shoes in three years — and the grief behind them

A mother’s daughter left her shoes in the same spot three years ago — and she hasn’t moved them since, finding comfort and connection in the midst of grief.

Updated Oct. 16, 2025
Parenting, News
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Parenting

The simple restaurant rule this dad swears by—and the surprising skill it’s teaching his kids

This dad’s simple “restaurant rule” is going viral for teaching kids confidence, empathy, and social skills—one order at a time

Updated Oct. 16, 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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This time-lapse proves moms are never off the clock

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Travel

Baby can travel: Here are the best travel bottle warmers

Traveling with a baby is not for the faint of heart so anything that can make it easier needs a spotlight.

Updated Jul. 22, 2024
Travel, Baby Shopping Guide
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Baby Learn & Play

Worried about your baby’s screen time? 5 strategies to reduce the pull

It’s never too late—or too early—to have a ‘digital reset’.

Updated Jul. 27, 2023
Baby Learn & Play, Baby Health
Mom in viral TikTok slams 'supermom' label
Viral & Trending

Mom perfectly explains why the term ‘supermom’ is problematic

“If you are the thing keeping it all together, it was never sustainable.”

Updated Aug. 04, 2023
Viral & Trending
Moms sings viral song about messy, outdated homes
Viral & Trending

This viral song is the loving ode to messy, ’80s aesthetic homes we need

If your house isn’t quite a straight-outta-HGTV minimalist dream, this song is for you.

Updated Aug. 03, 2023
Viral & Trending
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Women's Health

Lactation consultants should be covered by your insurance—this initiative is making sure it happens

The Lactation Network is working to fill the gap of breastfeeding parents who need more support.

Updated Aug. 07, 2023
Women's Health, Breastfeeding
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Teen Nutrition

The 5 best vitamins for teens, according to a dietitian

Most teens rely on processed foods for calories, but vitamins can help.

Updated Apr. 02, 2024
Teen Nutrition, Teen Health
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Celebrity News

Lindsay Lohan adorably quotes ‘Mean Girls’ in new postpartum selfie

"I'm not a regular mom, I'm a postpartum mom."

Updated Aug. 03, 2023
Celebrity News
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Parenting

Life without screens is possible—here’s how our family does it

Even an animated children’s movie can be too intense for little ones.

Updated Aug. 02, 2023
Parenting, Child Learn & Play
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Women's Health

Scared of breastfeeding? An expert shares tips on overcoming common breastfeeding fears

Sometimes the pressure that we put on ourselves to succeed in our breastfeeding journey is heavy.

Updated Jul. 26, 2024
Women's Health, Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules
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Viral & Trending

Mom ends her family’s vacation in less than 24 hours after her kids won’t stop fighting

"Half the ride home was spent with them sobbing and my husband pretty much gave me the silent treatment the whole way."

Updated Aug. 02, 2023
Viral & Trending
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Women's Health

Feeding our babies shouldn’t be this hard

Lactation care is a human right—and The Lactation Network is working to right the wrongs the lactation coverage gap creates for families.

Updated Aug. 07, 2023
Women's Health, Baby Health
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Viral & Trending

Dad hilariously mistakes wife’s bodysuit for baby clothes in viral TikTok

"I can't believe he had my Skims hung up with our baby clothes."

Updated Aug. 01, 2023
Viral & Trending
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Life lessons your kids can learn from ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem’

Though there's plenty of action, pizza and ooze, there are also some pretty powerful lessons to absorb.

Updated Nov. 15, 2023
Our Partners, Entertainment, What To Watch
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Our Partners

Red before bed: The sleep hack you need to know, according to a mom neuroscientist

Bedtime just got a whole lot dreamier with the Sunset Baby Soother.

Updated Nov. 15, 2023
Our Partners, Baby Sleep Tips, Child Sleep, Toddler Sleep
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Viral & Trending

Dad asks Reddit for advice on helping his daughter through her first breakup—and they delivered

Redditors to the rescue!

Updated Aug. 03, 2023
Viral & Trending
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Viral & Trending

When you find your toddler covered in Sharpie (again)—here’s what to do next

Mom: 1 Sharpie: 0

Updated Jun. 17, 2024
Viral & Trending, Child Learn & Play
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Toddler Shopping Guides

The best toddler-friendly dishware to make mealtime as stress-free as possible

Because wearing a bowl as a hat is only funny once. Or twice.

Updated Sep. 24, 2025
Toddler Shopping Guides
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Child Shopping Guide

Bye bye bugs: The 10 best bug sprays for kids according to moms and experts

Safe and effective protection for little explorers.

Updated Jun. 09, 2025
Child Shopping Guide, Life
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Mental Health

The magic behind cozy corners for kids—and how to make your own

Plus why they can benefit you, too, mama.

Updated Jul. 27, 2023
Mental Health, Home
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Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules

Is nipple confusion real?

A lactation consultant explains what’s really going on.

Updated Jul. 26, 2024
Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules, Baby Health
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