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Ilana Glazer’s new grassroots initiative wants every mom at the polls
The comedian and activist is launching Moms & Neighbors, a nonpartisan grassroots effort to protect the 2026 midterms, one community at a time.
Tick season 2026 is the worst in years—here’s how to actually protect your kids, according to an expert
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The 5-minute reset a PT recommends for every new mom’s wrecked back–and how to protect yourself long term
The hunching, the one-hip carry, the floor-to-standing with a baby. Here’s what’s actually happening—and what helps.
Grieving a parent while parenting is its own kind of hard—here’s expert advice for getting through it
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Science says morning sickness could mean you’re having a girl
The old wives' tale turns out to have some real data behind it.
732K people watched this weird pregnancy cravings Thread go viral. Here’s the science behind why it hit so hard.
The line between "my body is speaking" and "I might need a blood test" is thinner than you think.
Cameron Rogers wants you to know you’re not the only one googling “WTF is happening to my body” at 2 A.M.
We sat down with Cameron to talk about what it feels like to share your body's most radical transformation while you're still in it.
12 common questions about pregnancy yoga, answered by experts
Prenatal yoga can be a steady anchor through every trimester. Here are clear, confidence-boosting answers to the questions parents ask most, so you can practice safely and feel good in your changing body.
Parents spend 3 days building a rainbow ice igloo, transforming yard into a winter wonderland
This is a masterclass in snow-day parenting.
6-Year-Old Stuns Mom with Heartfelt Valentine’s Day Gesture
Modeling small acts of kindness for kids can make all the difference.
Got questions about the Covid vaccine for kids? Here’s a helpful FAQ for parents
Rebel Wilson announces she and Ramona Agruma are expecting baby No. 2
8 working moms share how they find work-life balance
Mom goes viral on TikTok for data presentation showing reality of maternity leave
Raising kids in the age of AI doesn’t have to feel like doom. Here’s why.
Civil rights attorney, Google alum, and mom of four Michele Jawando makes the case that parents are the most powerful force in shaping what AI becomes for the next generation.
1 in 5 moms are going hungry so their kids don’t have to
According to a nationwide poll, moms across the country are struggling to feed their families, and making sacrifices no mother should ever have to make.
The case for “good enough” parenting: Why doing less might be the smartest move you make
A growing number of families are loosening their grip in the name of sanity.
More than half of girls are scared of adulthood. As a mom, I get it — and I refuse to let that be the end of the story.
New data from Girl Scouts of the USA confirms what many of us feel in our bones: growing up feels terrifying right now. Here’s what we can actually do about it.
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Managing sleep deprivation as a new parent: Strategies for restful nights
A nurse-turned-doula shares advice on how to get back to dreamland.
PSA: Please don’t crack eggs on your toddler’s head for the sake of social media trends
"We need to be mindful that we're not causing any physical or emotional discomfort."
As the backpacks get bigger, so does everything else
As our children grow, we too evolve as parents, growing and changing together.
Parenting young adults is a whole new level of parenthood
My best mothering move is encouraging her to listen to her body and trust her intuition.
Mom shares cleaning hacks that use mere shaving cream to tackle messes
“I’ve tried this, and it definitely works on mirrors in the bathroom.”
I have a sister I never knew about—and it makes me think about parenthood differently
As parents, we are allowed to have our own stories.
Is the fridge hack safe? Here’s what you should know
The pumping fridge hack is touted as a time-saver for mamas, but CDC guidelines raise safety concerns.
Broadway show offers free childcare during special matinees
No babysitter? No problem. 'Here Lies Love' attendees can get complimentary babysitting thanks to a partnership with parent advocacy groups.
More moms than ever are having babies over 45, CDC finds. Here’s why that’s huge
A look at the rising trend of later-in-life moms.
Dancing through motherhood: Jess King’s journey
“I'm surprised by the presence that being a mother just innately brings you to confront."
‘DWTS’ Peta Murgatroyd faces backlash from girl moms over TikTok with her son
She lit up the internet with her caption, spurring remarks from both die-hard Stouffer’s fans and girl moms alike.
Calm vibes: 10 boho nursery decor ideas
Create a charming and cozy space for you and your baby.
Fiber rich foods to make little tummies feel good
Happy tummies and healthy kids.
This breastfeeding mom was secretly filmed and publicly shamed—by another mom
“Imagine waking up, getting on Facebook, and seeing this video of yourself yesterday at the beach."
Popular ‘Saturn’ app for students sparks concern over online safety and predators
"After downloading it myself to understand it better, what I found was surprising."
Michael Oher of ‘The Blind Side’ says the heartwarming story of his ‘adoption’ is a lie
Oher claims the Tuohy family tricked him into a conservatorship.
Meet the essential gut bacteria every baby needs—but most babies are missing
B. infantis was prevalent in infant gut microbiomes more than a century ago, but 90% of infants born today don’t have it. What happened?
What is the IVF process really like? A fertility doctor explains
A step-by-step guide to going through IVF.
You have to watch these adult daughters cry-laughing over their parents’ wedding video
“Now, they have to deal with anxious, disabled kids, oh my god!"
5 smart steps for parenting neurodivergent kids
Rather than seeing challenging kids as problems to fix, what if we could uncover what makes them tick? In this excerpt from her new book, ‘Calm the Chaos’, author Dayna Abraham shares a helpful framework.