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Toddler Learn & Play

Parents say curiosity matters—then tell kids “be careful” 27 times daily, according to research

It's clear we're walking a tightrope between fostering exploration and avoiding a trip to the ER.

Updated Nov. 04, 2025

Toddler Learn & Play, Child, Child Learn & Play, Toddler

Viral & Trending

The surprising science behind a mother’s touch—and why it soothes babies so deeply

What if a simple stroke could flip a “safety switch” in your baby—and even calm you too?

Updated Nov. 04, 2025

Viral & Trending, News

Child Sleep

Is melatonin safe for kids? What every exhausted parent needs to know

Before you add it to cart, pediatrician Dr. Jessica Klein wants you to pump the brakes and get the facts.

Updated Oct. 31, 2025

Child Sleep, Toddler Sleep

News

Child therapist “10 truths” go viral: What actually works at home

“When we know better, we do better and that’s how we break cycles"

Updated Nov. 03, 2025

News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

Motherly

7 signs your tween is asking for independence and how to honor it

Updated Oct. 30, 2025

Motherly, Children's Health, Teen, Teen Issues, Tweens

Health & Wellness

Mutual aid 101: How to start or join a community food sharing network

Taking care of each other isn't just charity. It's how we build power.

Updated Oct. 31, 2025

Health & Wellness

Women's Health

New research reveals a hidden way breastfeeding may protect moms for decades

It’s a discovery that deepens what we know about the lasting strength of maternal biology.

Updated Oct. 23, 2025

Women's Health, Health & Wellness

Teen Health

Why so many teens still hide period pain—and the coach script parents are asking for

73% of teens feel they must “tough it out” on their period.

Updated Oct. 22, 2025

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

Children's Health

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

That drop represents thousands of children who may never experience a life-threatening reaction.

Updated Oct. 22, 2025

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

dog alerts mom about son's low blood sugar

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

Pregnancy

5 financial truths every mom should know before maternity leave

Maternity leave math is confusing, even when you have benefits. Here's facts that matter most and simple steps to take so your paycheck, premiums, and plans stay on track.

Updated Oct. 30, 2025

Pregnancy, Second Trimester

Celebrity News

Kieran Culkin once thought he wasn’t ready for kids. Now he’s a dad of three

Kieran Culkin once wasn’t sure about having kids — now he and Jazz Charton are celebrating their third

Updated Nov. 05, 2025

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

Troian Bellisario and Patrick J. Adams pregnancy announcement

Celebrity News

Troian Bellisario and Patrick J. Adams share they’re expecting baby No. 3—with a love letter to their future child

Patrick J. Adams’ heartfelt love letter to his unborn child perfectly captures the wonder, uncertainty, and endless love that comes with welcoming a baby

Updated Nov. 05, 2025

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

Motherly

8 ways dads-to-be can truly show up during the third trimester

Eight concrete ways dads-to-be can show up in the third trimester. Learn warning signs, practice labor support and prep the fourth trimester. Practical, calm and evidence-based.

Updated Oct. 30, 2025

Motherly, Pregnancy, Third Trimester

Celebrity News

Kieran Culkin once thought he wasn’t ready for kids. Now he’s a dad of three

Updated Nov. 05, 2025

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

Celebrity News

Troian Bellisario and Patrick J. Adams share they’re expecting baby No. 3—with a love letter to their future child

Patrick J. Adams’ heartfelt love letter to his unborn child perfectly captures the wonder, uncertainty, and endless love that comes with welcoming a baby

Updated Nov. 05, 2025

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

Parenting

A teacher used a vase to explain grief to her fourth graders—and parents everywhere are learning from it

When Ryan Brazil told her students, “We make space for each other,” she offered a truth that extends well beyond her classroom.

Updated Nov. 05, 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.

News

CDC expands pasta recall after 6 deaths: What parents need to know

Updated Nov. 04, 2025

News, Parenting, Safety

parents concerned about youth online safety

News

McAfee report uncovers a new kind of ‘stranger danger’ and it’s closer than you think

Updated Nov. 04, 2025

News, Parenting, Safety

boy signs to stranger for the first time

News

When a stranger signed to her son, this mom saw years of love and learning come full circle

Updated Nov. 04, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

A teacher used a vase to explain grief to her fourth graders—and parents everywhere are learning from it

When Ryan Brazil told her students, “We make space for each other,” she offered a truth that extends well beyond her classroom.

Updated Nov. 05, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

News

CDC expands pasta recall after 6 deaths: What parents need to know

The CDC has expanded a pasta recall tied to Listeria deaths—parents are urged to check their freezers now

Updated Nov. 04, 2025

News, Parenting, Safety

News

McAfee report uncovers a new kind of ‘stranger danger’ and it’s closer than you think

Updated Nov. 04, 2025

News, Parenting, Safety

Getting Pregnant

12 supportive phrases moms navigating surrogacy deserve to hear

Updated Oct. 30, 2025

Getting Pregnant, Surrogacy

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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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Children's Health

Here’s what it’s like to be the parent of a trans child right now

Anti-trans legislation is on the rise, and we are not OK.

Updated Apr. 04, 2023

Children's Health, Motherly Stories

Celebrity News

The cast of ‘Reba’ reunited at her concert, and it’s just as adorable as you’d imagine

"Mrs. H is at the Hollywood Bowl tonight!!!"

Updated Apr. 04, 2023

Celebrity News

Food

These frozen coffee pods will turn your kitchen into your favorite coffee shop

Updated Sep. 24, 2024

Food, Meal Planning & Shopping

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Baby Health

9-month-old baby health & growth guide

Now’s a perfect time to start incorporating baby into your family mealtime rituals.

Updated Apr. 18, 2023

Baby Health, Baby Milestones

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News

This organization is going viral for offering a free, one-week ‘rest’ for single moms

The application deadline is April 4.

Updated Apr. 03, 2023

News

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Children's Health

SNOO gets FDA approval for keeping sleeping babies on their backs

Insurance companies could cover the cost of SNOO in the future.

Updated Apr. 05, 2023

Children's Health, Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules

Pregnant Kaley Cuoco walks red carpet for 2023 Golden Globes

Celebrity News

Kaley Cuoco shared the sweetest first photos of her new baby girl

The photos are just precious.

Updated Apr. 03, 2023

Celebrity News

Child and adult hands holding small pinecones for sensory bin

Child Learn & Play

How to make a sensory bin for kids with objects from nature

Want to familiarize your little one with the wonders of nature? Start with a sensory bin that incorporates foraged artifacts like leaves, twigs, stones, and sand.

Updated Mar. 29, 2023

Child Learn & Play, Toddler Learn & Play

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

Foundation with SPF: feel the glow with these 8 favorites

Protect your skin from those nasty UVB rays.

Updated Mar. 28, 2025

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides, Beauty

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Home

Reddit thread offers best options for donating toys so they’ll get used again: ‘Such awesome suggestions’

“Many foster kids have never had a new toy of their own.”

Updated Mar. 29, 2023

Home, Life

8-month-old baby practicing crawling - 8-month-old baby weight

Baby Health

8-month-old baby health & growth guide

Is your bub turning up their nose at certain foods? Stay the course.

Updated Apr. 18, 2023

Baby Health, Baby Milestones

Work & Motherhood

5 stress-free ways to simplify your life

Feeling overwhelmed? Here are tips to simplify your days so you can maximize time with your family.

Updated Apr. 03, 2023

Work & Motherhood, Motherly Stories

tiktok collage dad and son- 4th grader gives dad shirt he sewed himself in viral tiktok

Viral & Trending

4th grader gives dad a shirt he sewed himself and now he’s a TikTok legend

"I did the buttons and I did the button holes. I got some help but I did most of it by myself."

Updated Apr. 09, 2024

Viral & Trending

mom at computer thinking her career makes her a better mom

Work & Motherhood

My career is my refuge and it makes me a better mom

"I enjoy making an impact outside of my house and that is nothing to be ashamed of."

Updated Mar. 31, 2023

Work & Motherhood, Motherly Stories

Travel

‘Gramping’ is the sweet new travel trend for grandparents & grandkids

Learn all about this new travel trend and if it's right for you.

Updated Feb. 22, 2024

Travel, Grandparents & Extended Families

Jennifer Aniston walks the SAG awards red carpet

Celebrity News

Jennifer Aniston sparks debate on Friends and ‘younger generations’ finding it ‘offensive’

"There's a whole generation of people, kids, who are now going back to episodes of 'Friends' and find them offensive."

Updated Mar. 31, 2023

Celebrity News, Entertainment

Pilot dad saves young pilot from crashing plane

Viral & Trending

Veteran pilot goes into ‘Dad Mode’ to help young pilot land her plane during an emergency

"It was definitely the scariest moment I've had, probably in my life."

Updated Mar. 31, 2023

Viral & Trending

little girl making homemade instruments to make music

Child Learn & Play

Keep your kids out of treble with these 6 DIY homemade instruments

If you’re tired of your kids banging on your pots and pans, it’s time to channel their love of music and creativity by making an easy homemade instrument.

Updated Mar. 30, 2023

Child Learn & Play