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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

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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

News

Teaching kids to spot ‘weaponized incompetence’ before it becomes a habit

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

How a baby’s autograph-covered helmet became the sweetest surprise of the US Open

Sometimes the world’s most high-profile stages are the most unlikely places for pure, unscripted joy—especially when a baby is involved

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

Penn Badgley quietly introduces his new role: dad of twins

Penn Badgley is a dad once again—or twice again, to be exact.

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

News, Celebrity News

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

Viral video captures firstborn crashing baby’s giggle session with a laugh no one will forget

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

News, Baby, Viral & Trending

News

Indoor princesses unite—this little girl’s viral camping review has parents everywhere rolling

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

News, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play, Viral & Trending

Toddler

This little girl’s bedtime clapback proves kids always have the last word

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

Toddler, News, Parenting, Toddler Sleep, Viral & Trending

Toddler

This little girl’s bedtime clapback proves kids always have the last word

“Kids always know exactly how to cut you down at bedtime 😂.”

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

Toddler, News, Parenting, Toddler Sleep, Viral & Trending

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Toddler Sleep

This viral blankie story proves kids know exactly what they need to feel safe

When the youngest gets attention, the oldest often steps in with their own showstopper act.

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

Toddler Sleep, Parenting, Toddler

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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Pregnant? Bookmark these 13 articles now

A guide for every stage in your incredible journey.

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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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Child Shopping Guide

15 candy-free classroom Valentine’s treats that won’t end up in a landfill

Swap the candy for stickers and make Valentines Day just as fun without the bellyaches.

Updated Jan. 08, 2025

Child Shopping Guide, Valentines Day

Viral & Trending

Viral TikTok shows the hilarious ways smartphones have changed everything for our kids

From taking pictures to talking on the phone, smartphones with touch screens are now all the younger generation knows.

Updated Jan. 06, 2023

Viral & Trending

Teen

To the mama uncertain about navigating the teenage years with her daughter

We’re sailing in uncharted waters, and much of the time, these hormone-ridden waters feel anything but serene.

Updated Jan. 12, 2023

Teen, Parenting

Viral TikTok of mom living in a mom commune

Viral & Trending

Viral TikTok shows the care and support single moms get in their ‘Mommune’

This TikTok will have you dreaming of moving into the nearest mommune ASAP.

Updated Jan. 06, 2023

Viral & Trending

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Motherly Stories

Optimistic kids have parents who do these 6 things

The real magic isn’t in your perfection, but in your humanness.

Updated Jan. 06, 2023

Motherly Stories, Parenting

Viral TikTok of girl getting surprised with her first cat

Viral & Trending

Touching viral TikTok shows 13-year-old’s priceless reaction to getting a cat for her birthday

The 13-year-old's dad surprised her with a new pet for her birthday!

Updated Jan. 06, 2023

Viral & Trending

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Getting Pregnant

I became a first-time mother at 46 after a lifetime of being told I couldn’t have kids

It’s the miracle of my story, and the unlikelihood of my family, that stands out.

Updated Jan. 06, 2023

Getting Pregnant, Motherly Stories

Viral TikTok of woman at the gynecologist

Viral & Trending

Hilarious TikTok highlights every woman’s worst fear at the gynecologist

You can run, but you can't hide (your panties).

Updated Jan. 06, 2023

Viral & Trending, Women's Health

Pregnancy Products

10 maternity overalls because if there’s anything cuter, we don’t know about it

There's nothing better than a cute and comfy pair of overalls—especially when you're pregnant.

Updated Sep. 19, 2023

Pregnancy Products, Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

Baby

How many newborn diapers do you need? The answer may surprise you

New parents or parents-to-be have one question in mind: how many diapers do I need? Here's the answer—plus how to save money and reduce waste.

Updated Dec. 23, 2022

Baby, Parenting

Travel

These 2023 travel trends will fuel your wanderlust

Forget New Year's resolutions; start your 2023 vacation planning here.

Updated Jan. 06, 2023

Travel

Our Partners

5 habits to sustain energy from AM to PM

Some simple lifestyle changes can help.

Updated Dec. 27, 2022

Our Partners, Health & Wellness, Women's Health

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Motherly Stories

I was a struggling new mom—until I remembered this Navy organizational hack

"I remembered a hack I learned during my time in the Navy: the power of the daily orders method, which is the primary method of communicating."

Updated Jan. 06, 2023

Motherly Stories

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What To Watch

20 of the best upcoming 2023 kids movies for your next family movie night

Epic tales and grand adventures await on the big screen.

Updated Apr. 17, 2023

What To Watch, Entertainment

Teen

How to let your teenager make mistakes

The key is to make the shift from your instinctive desire to protect or rescue your teenager, to the long term goal of their personal development.

Updated Jan. 12, 2023

Teen, Parenting

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Viral & Trending

Sports reporter’s hilarious (and grumpy) blizzard coverage goes viral

"The good news is I can still feel my face right now. The bad news is I kind of wish I couldn't."

Updated Dec. 23, 2022

Viral & Trending

parent putting cream on baby's skin in eczema treatments for kids

Children's Health

How to treat your child’s eczema

Eczema can be worrisome. The good news? Treatment is available.

Updated Dec. 23, 2022

Children's Health

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

9 top-rated Amazon leggings that are worth the hype

Leggings are life—we know. So here are our Amazon faves we think you'll love.

Updated Feb. 23, 2024

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides, Style

News

Target recalls 200,000 weighted blankets for kids after 2 deaths

A young child can become entrapped by unzipping and entering the blanket, posing a risk of death by asphyxiation.

Updated Dec. 23, 2022

News, Sleep Safety

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Child Learn & Play

7 easy ways to introduce STEM education to your kids

How to use STEM education to inspire problem-solving, critical thinking and creativity skills.

Updated Dec. 28, 2022

Child Learn & Play, Toddler Learn & Play

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