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Baby Names

The influencer baby names making it from our FYP to actual birth certificates

Could Addison be the new Ashley?

Updated Sep. 02, 2025

Baby Names

Work & Motherhood

The model who turned her maternity brand into a lifeline for isolated moms

Updated Sep. 02, 2025

Work & Motherhood

Child

New poll reveals how little freedom kids have today—and why experts say it’s hurting them

Digital devices are deeply embedded in modern childhood, and the Harris Poll shows just how much they shape kids’ daily lives.

Updated Sep. 02, 2025

Child, Child Learn & Play, Parenting

News

Why pets are drawn to pregnant bellies—and what it means for baby

As their paws pressed down, her unborn baby kicked back, as if saying hello to his furry siblings.

Updated Aug. 29, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Ticks can hide in lashes: simple steps for after-outdoor checks and when to seek care

Updated Aug. 29, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health

Baby Health

Mississippi declares emergency as infant deaths rise—the crisis every parent should know about

Since 2014, more than 3,500 Mississippi infants have died before their first birthday.

Updated Aug. 26, 2025

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

Health & Wellness

Phones are out of class—now what? a mom’s guide to school phone bans

Reframing the Debate from Emergencies to Everyday Growth

Updated Aug. 26, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

How Blueland’s founder makes sustainable back-to-school shopping effortless and affordable

Her advice stems from real experience as both a mother and an entrepreneur who's tested countless products in search of ones that actually work for real families.

Updated Aug. 25, 2025

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide, Health & Wellness

Our Partners

Navigating Vaccination: Tips and Information for Moms

Chatting about vaccinations with your pediatrician doesn’t have to feel overwhelming! Check out where you can find helpful info to prep for your next visit and learn why it matters.

Updated Aug. 20, 2025

Our Partners, Children's Health

Getting Pregnant

China develops pregnancy robot to support families facing infertility

Unlike an incubator that supports premature babies, this robot would replicate the entire gestational process from conception to delivery.

Updated Aug. 19, 2025

Getting Pregnant, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Infertility

Baby Names

The influencer baby names making it from our FYP to actual birth certificates

Could Addison be the new Ashley?

Updated Sep. 02, 2025

Baby Names

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

Viral & Trending

$1,650 in the U.S. vs. $120 in Sweden: How one video highlights the daycare gap that’s frustrating parents

Updated Sep. 03, 2025

Viral & Trending, Career & Money, Family Finances & Budgeting, News, Parenting

News

Why pets are drawn to pregnant bellies—and what it means for baby

As their paws pressed down, her unborn baby kicked back, as if saying hello to his furry siblings.

Updated Aug. 29, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

Why some moms check every backpack on a playdate—and what it says about parenting today

When does checking a child’s belongings become a tool for guidance, and when does it cross the line?

Updated Aug. 28, 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.

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.

Woman describing her 6 year old's questions

Parenting

Mom’s 6-year-old asks the kind of questions that leave parents laughing—and low-key rethinking life

Updated Aug. 28, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

News

Why a mom’s claim that her kids are her “built-in best friends” sparked a wave of concern

Updated Aug. 29, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

Mom finally discovers where her missing makeup went—and parents can’t stop laughing at the culprit

Updated Aug. 28, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Viral & Trending

$1,650 in the U.S. vs. $120 in Sweden: How one video highlights the daycare gap that’s frustrating parents

The comparison has struck a nerve and sparked conversations about what kind of daycare system parents deserve.

Updated Sep. 03, 2025

Viral & Trending, Career & Money, Family Finances & Budgeting, News, Parenting

Back To School

Parents say they’ll go into debt to help kids fit in—here’s how to navigate back-to-school pressure

Parents of K–12 and college students plan to spend an average of $741 this year—$200 more than last year.

Updated Sep. 03, 2025

Back To School, Career & Money, Family Finances & Budgeting, Parenting

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Back To School

Before school starts, this mom delivers a kindness lesson her daughter won’t forget

“The cool thing about being a human is that we’re all different.”

Updated Sep. 03, 2025

Back To School, Parenting

Parenting

This Disney mom turned theme parks into her kids’ classroom—and parents are fascinated

“That’s not the only place we learn. But as Disney locals here in Mickey’s backyard, it just was inevitable for us to start learning in the parks.”

Updated Sep. 02, 2025

Parenting, Child, Child Learn & Play

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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.

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Viral & Trending

These 6-year-old twins almost bought $800 worth of snacks on Instacart

“When you have twins, you’re in for a wild ride."

Updated Mar. 21, 2023

Viral & Trending

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News

This 4-day work week trial shows men did A LOT more childcare

“It is wonderful to see that we can shift the dial and start to create more balance of care duties in households.”

Updated Mar. 31, 2023

News, Career & Money

Driver speeds past school bus in viral video

Viral & Trending

Video of driver speeding past school bus and almost hitting a mom and her kids goes viral

“Thank God, we were all holding hands,” the mom said.

Updated Mar. 21, 2023

Viral & Trending

Travel

4 reasons to travel with your kids—even if you think they won’t remember it

"Even though traveling with kids requires a lot of planning and time commitment, I’ve found that the memories we come home with always make it worth it."

Updated Feb. 22, 2024

Travel, Child Learn & Play

Celebrity News

Keke Palmer gives birth to her first baby—check out the ADORABLE first pics

She also shares her baby boy's name!

Updated Mar. 21, 2023

Celebrity News

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Women's Health

11 reasons why your period might be late—that aren’t related to pregnancy

How to decode a late period (and when to call your doctor)

Updated Mar. 21, 2023

Women's Health, Getting Pregnant

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Celebrity News

Pink calls out media’s sexism for focusing on a 20-year-old ‘feud’ with Christina Aguilera

"My real disappointment lies in the fact that the art can never be the focus when you're a woman."

Updated Mar. 21, 2023

Celebrity News

Viral & Trending

Ms. Rachel returns to TikTok with message about ‘boundaries’ amid drama over co-star

Ms. Rachel has an important message for us all about social media boundaries.

Updated Mar. 07, 2023

Viral & Trending

Celebrity News

Christina Applegate caps off her ‘last’ red carpet appearance with a big message

Applegate says it may be her last red carpet appearance due to MS.

Updated Mar. 21, 2023

Celebrity News

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Child Learn & Play

15 outdoor activities for kids that will nurture a love of nature

It's never too early to start nurturing a child's connection to nature. These outdoor activities for kids are easy, accessible, and incredibly beneficial.

Updated Feb. 24, 2023

Child Learn & Play, Life

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Child Learn & Play

10 spring break activities that will sprout happiness for the whole family

Keep it simple, fun and wallet-friendly with these creative ideas.

Updated Mar. 06, 2024

Child Learn & Play

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

8 highly-effective sleeping masks that wrap you in a cocoon of darkness

Because falling asleep now requires me to create a black hole of nothingness.

Updated Feb. 10, 2025

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

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Celebrity News

Kylie Jenner talks about ‘painful’ postpartum depression she experienced with both kids

“I have experienced it. Twice."

Updated Mar. 21, 2023

Celebrity News, Mental Health

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Celebrity News

Paris Hilton didn’t tell her mom she had a baby for a whole week

"When I introduced my mom to our baby boy, it was amazing to see the look on her face."

Updated Mar. 21, 2023

Celebrity News

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Relationships

Being a mom AND a caregiver means taking on the impossible, because there’s no other choice

If you're a mom, a spouse, and a caregiver—this is my love letter to you.

Updated Mar. 21, 2023

Relationships, Mental Health

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Parenting

Advocating for my daughter helped her get the right diagnosis—and begin thriving again

A dyslexia diagnosis helped my daughter go from struggling to read to devouring a novel a week and regaining her self-esteem. Here's how advocating on her behalf made a difference.

Updated Mar. 20, 2023

Parenting, Child Learn & Play