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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
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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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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."
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.
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.
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.
Bye bye bugs: The 10 best bug sprays for kids according to moms and experts
Safe and effective protection for little explorers.
The magic behind cozy corners for kids—and how to make your own
Plus why they can benefit you, too, mama.
Is nipple confusion real?
A lactation consultant explains what’s really going on.
EPA report shows how climate change directly impacts kids’ education
Kids today are expected to experience three times as many weather disasters as their grandparents.
Walk away from the dishwasher—playing with your kids can inspire your own creativity
Play brings us back to the little artists we were as kids.
The first year: Your baby’s health from A to Z
From colds and colic to rashes and vaccines, consider this your just-in-case guide.
‘Abbot Elementary’ star Lisa Ann Walter is a teacher’s best friend—here’s why
You've gotta love how much Lisa Ann Walter loves teachers.
To the mama whose baby flew the nest
When our kids leave the nest, they aren’t the only ones who have new opportunities and possibilities ahead. As parents, we do too.
Back-to-school shopping? Buckle is the one-stop shop you need to know about.
Hit one store, get everything you need, and boom—you’re done.
This mom’s hilarious ‘realistic day at Disneyland’ TikTok video is so spot-on
"The baby in my stomach was crying too, lol."
Kylie Jenner regrets getting plastic surgery, says she wishes she could ‘do it all differently’
"And I just wish, obviously, I never got them done to begin with."
Samantha Mathews on the realities of being a gestational surrogate
“It was such a rewarding experience to watch someone else become a mother"
Flame retardants ‘widely detected’ in U.S. breast milk, study shows
In 100% of the samples tested, researchers found some level of 25 different types of brominated flame retardants (BFRs). Here’s what to know.
Weighted sleep sacks, blankets, and swaddles aren’t safe, pediatricians warn
One such weighted product was linked to at least one infant death, according to regulators.