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Updated Jun. 12, 2025

Our Partners, Pregnancy

New research suggests pregnancy sleep patterns may offer an early clue about preterm birth

Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have uncovered a surprising signal: inconsistent sleep patterns in early pregnancy may help predict preterm birth.

Updated Jun. 28, 2025

Pregnancy

News

One preschooler’s wild graduation dream is sparking joy for millions

"Dream big, baby girl. In other news, might be time to turn off the @wickedmovie at home."

Updated Jul. 03, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

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Celebrity News

“Everything is so hard”—Olivia Culpo’s viral TikTok captures a third-trimester truth

“It’s the huffing and puffing for me 😮‍💨”

Updated Jul. 10, 2025

Celebrity News, News

News

Midwives could cut maternal deaths nearly in half—this new data shows what’s standing in the way

Updated Jul. 08, 2025

News, Health & Wellness, Women's Health

Parenting

How screen time affects sleep—and why it matters for your child’s mental health

You want your child to unwind. You want to avoid a meltdown. But you also want them to get the sleep they need.

Updated Jul. 04, 2025

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

Health & Wellness

Everyday plastics are leaking into our food—here’s what parents need to know now

Normal, everyday actions, like twisting the cap off a water bottle, unwrapping deli meat, or microwaving leftovers in a plastic container

Updated Jul. 11, 2025

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

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Health & Wellness

“I just remember crying”: JWoww shares the airport moment with her son that changed everything

"We were sitting in TSA, and he decided he didn’t like that. He ripped my glasses off, broke them, and head-butted me."

Updated Jul. 03, 2025

Health & Wellness, Celebrity News, Mental Health, News

Health & Wellness

JWoww’s postpartum psychosis journey inspired a haunting film—because no one believed her

"Whether it's real or not, it's real to that person," she said.

Updated Jul. 02, 2025

Health & Wellness, Celebrity News, Mental Health, News

Health & Wellness

Dad’s mental health in the first two years has a lasting impact on kids, new study shows

“The association between paternal mental illness and poorer child development was robust.”

Updated Jun. 27, 2025

Health & Wellness, Mental Health

Pregnancy

What a new study suggests about pregnancy diet and type 1 diabetes—and why it’s not about being perfect

It’s not about being perfect. It’s about having the tools to make informed choices.

Updated Jul. 04, 2025

Pregnancy, Baby, Baby Health

Pregnancy

A new AI breakthrough helped one couple get pregnant after 19 years

A novel AI-powered tool, developed by a team led by Dr. Zev Williams, found what doctors had never been able to detect in her husband’s semen sample—viable sperm.

Updated Jun. 28, 2025

Pregnancy, Fertility Prep More, Getting Pregnant, Journey

Pregnancy

New research suggests pregnancy sleep patterns may offer an early clue about preterm birth

Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have uncovered a surprising signal: inconsistent sleep patterns in early pregnancy may help predict preterm birth.

Updated Jun. 28, 2025

Pregnancy

Pregnancy

Facing a high-risk pregnancy? Here’s what three experts want every mom to know

By Jane Purser, DNP FNP-C; Becca Hamilton, LPC, PMH-C; and Dr. Margaret Archer, PT, DPT

Updated Jun. 24, 2025

Pregnancy

News

Chalk, a squirt gun, and 18 minutes of peace: A mom’s low-key win goes viral

Updated Jul. 11, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

When her dad held her baby, time folded in on itself

“No one send this to my dad, he will cry…”

Updated Jul. 11, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

This dad got roasted by his 3-year-old at bedtime—and the internet is siding with her

“I’m not saying I love you, I’m not saying goodnight.”

Updated Jul. 11, 2025

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

The internet exploded over this 7-year-old’s spray tan—but the parenting debate runs deeper

Updated Jul. 11, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

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News

Grieving your pre-baby self? This powerful message is changing how moms see postpartum

Updated Jul. 11, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Viral TikTok 7-year-old on future fatherhood

News

This 7‑year‑old’s answers to marriage and fatherhood dilemmas are making moms everywhere emotional

Updated Jul. 10, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

Going on a cruise this summer? 7 safety tips every parent should know before setting sail

The best time to talk about cruise rules? Before the ocean is involved.

Updated Jul. 09, 2025

Parenting, Safety

News

How to talk to your kids about the floods in Texas

"The other thing that parents can do is talk about their own feelings in a calm and appropriate way.”

Updated Jul. 09, 2025

News, Parenting, Safety

Parenting

How screen time affects sleep—and why it matters for your child’s mental health

You want your child to unwind. You want to avoid a meltdown. But you also want them to get the sleep they need.

Updated Jul. 04, 2025

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

Toddler

Mom checks baby monitor—and sees a crib moment she’ll never forget

Arlia climbs into the crib, settles in beside her seven-month-old sister, and instinctively pulls a small blanket over them both.

Updated Jul. 07, 2025

Toddler, Life, Parenting, Sleep Safety

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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

Got a picky eater? Here are the best vitamins for kids to make sure they get enough nutrients

Not all kids need vitamins, but these picks top the list.

Updated Apr. 26, 2024

Children's Health, Child Nutrition

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Once again, Spotify Wrapped proves kids are taking over their parents’ Spotify accounts

We all know who's REALLY listening, and it's not us.

Updated Nov. 30, 2023

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Girlology’s Dr. Melisa Holmes on talking to your kids about puberty

“Puberty is just another one of those growth things.”

Updated Dec. 12, 2024

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Second trailer for ‘Harry & Meghan’ teases the ‘full truth’ behind the royal family split

"No one knows the full truth. We know the full truth."

Updated Dec. 05, 2022

What To Watch, Viral & Trending

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Women's Health

It took until week 27 for my bleeding during pregnancy to resolve, but my son is perfect

Although pregnancy spotting shouldn't be ignored, it isn’t always a major cause for concern, experts note.

Updated Nov. 30, 2022

Women's Health, Pregnancy

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Women's Health

What is an ovarian cyst?

Hailey Bieber shares she has an ovarian cyst ‘the size of an apple.' Here's what to know about symptoms and complications.

Updated Dec. 19, 2022

Women's Health

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Women's Health

Katie Couric gifts a year’s supply of free formula to 111 new moms with breast cancer

More than 3.8 million women in the US are dealing with breast cancer.

Updated Dec. 19, 2022

Women's Health, News

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Parenting

Girls drop out of sports at 2x the rate of boys—but here’s what Nike is doing to help

Nike has tools to help parents get their kids excited about playing and sports—from an early age and on.

Updated Dec. 19, 2022

Parenting, Child Learn & Play

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Pregnancy

13 birth month trees and their special meanings

Find your little one's Celtic birth tree.

Updated Dec. 02, 2022

Pregnancy, Baby Names

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Mental Health

My daughter died of loneliness. I’m on a mission to prevent other families from experiencing this grief

Chronic loneliness is a silent killer; it’s time that the conversation around it got louder.

Updated Jan. 17, 2023

Mental Health, Motherly Stories

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Birth

I’m a Black mom, and I had to advocate differently for my NICU baby

Due to the history of the increased mortality rate of Black mothers during childbirth, we had to take every precaution.

Updated Sep. 05, 2024

Birth, Motherly Stories

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Community & Friendship

To all the babysitters who dedicate their time (and love) to our children

From early mornings to long days to late nights, you all have been there in times of need.

Updated Dec. 14, 2022

Community & Friendship, Motherly Stories

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Baby Health

Should my newborn get a vitamin K shot and erythromycin eye ointment?

Working on your birth plan? Here's what new parents need to know.

Updated Jan. 17, 2023

Baby Health, Children's Health

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Celebrity News

Collin Gosselin blames reality TV for destroying his family: ‘I think it tore us apart’

Kate placed Collin in an institution to help him deal with his alleged behavioral issues years ago.

Updated Dec. 14, 2022

Celebrity News

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Travel

12 trips in 12 months: Vacation destinations on our bucket list this year

Here are the best places to visit each month of 2023.

Updated Jan. 26, 2023

Travel

Baby

How to change a diaper: A step-by-step guide

Whether you have a toddler or you're a new mama wondering how to change a newborn diaper, we have you covered with a supply list, instructions and insider tips and tricks.

Updated Dec. 05, 2022

Baby, Baby Shopping Guide