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This nutritionist couldn’t find clean supplements for her neurodivergent son, so she made her own

How one nutritionist's kitchen experiments became a mission to help other parents.

Updated Jul. 30, 2025
Our Partners, Back To School
AI in parenting
Parenting

The mom using AI to cut 97% of her mental load—and find more time for her kids

She’s using AI to handle everything from meal planning to meltdown-proof morning routines, freeing up her brain for the part of parenting she loves most.

Updated Aug. 11, 2025
Parenting, News, Viral & Trending
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Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

Converse just launched a Bluey collab and the adult sizes are already selling out

You might say we're "head over Heelers" about these.

Updated Aug. 07, 2025
Beauty & Style Shopping Guides
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Motherly

The $3 item parents swear by for keeping babies and toddlers entertained on flights

One mom’s low-lift, genius solution is earning high praise from parents—and it costs less than your airport coffee: painter’s tape.

Updated Aug. 11, 2025
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Health & Wellness

Screens are changing our kids’ eyes health and cognition: What can parents do to help?
Health & Wellness

Screens are changing our kids’ eyes health and cognition: What can parents do to help?

Updated Aug. 13, 2025
Health & Wellness, Children's Health, Our Partners
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Health & Wellness

Butter recall issued after allergen warning—what parents need to know

Bunge North America has voluntarily recalled more than 64,000 pounds of its NH European Style Butter Blend after discovering the product contained an undeclared milk allergen

Updated Aug. 04, 2025
Health & Wellness, Baby, Baby Health, Children's Health, Parenting
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Women's Health

New at-home lab test gives postpartum mothers real answers—before the six-week checkup

“We test hundreds of biomarkers during pregnancy. Then we test nothing.”

Updated Aug. 01, 2025
Women's Health, Health & Wellness
Midwives can reduce maternal deaths
News

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

In 2021, the U.S. maternal mortality rate hit 32.9 deaths per 100,000 live births, according to the CDC.

Updated Jul. 08, 2025
News, Health & Wellness, Women's Health
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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
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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

2025 State of Motherhood Survey

Motherhood can be so many things. And we want to hear what it’s like for you in 2025.

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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
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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
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News

Florida just made parking easier for pregnant moms—could your state be next?

The CDC notes that many pregnancy complications, such as preeclampsia or pelvic instability, impact walking or standing.

Updated Jul. 25, 2025
News, Pregnancy

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News

Boy finishes jiu-jitsu match—what he does next leaves even the referee in awe

Updated Aug. 13, 2025
News, Viral & Trending
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Work & Motherhood

The number of working moms with young kids just hit a 3-year low — here’s why

Child care costs, rigid schedules, and shrinking flexibility are forcing many to ask: how long can I really keep this going?

Updated Aug. 12, 2025
Work & Motherhood, Career & Money, News, Parenting
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Parenting

Why parents are calling out this ‘boy mom’ post about her son’s future girlfriend

“I’m a boy mom and one day, some teenage girl is gonna break his heart… and I’m gonna have to square up with a 16-year-old.”

Updated Aug. 11, 2025
Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

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.

Here are all the celebrity babies born in 2021!

Wait until you hear her queenly name!

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.”

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.
AI in parenting
Parenting

The mom using AI to cut 97% of her mental load—and find more time for her kids

Updated Aug. 11, 2025
Parenting, News, Viral & Trending
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Parenting

When late-night missed calls from your kid send you into panic mode — and the ‘emergency’ turns out to be a login code

Updated Aug. 11, 2025
Parenting, News, Viral & Trending
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Parenting

Tiny British toddler speaks with American accent after watching Ms Rachel

Updated Aug. 08, 2025
Parenting, News, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play, Viral & Trending

Parenting

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Work & Motherhood

The number of working moms with young kids just hit a 3-year low — here’s why

Child care costs, rigid schedules, and shrinking flexibility are forcing many to ask: how long can I really keep this going?

Updated Aug. 12, 2025
Work & Motherhood, Career & Money, News, Parenting
Boy mom
Parenting

Why parents are calling out this ‘boy mom’ post about her son’s future girlfriend

“I’m a boy mom and one day, some teenage girl is gonna break his heart… and I’m gonna have to square up with a 16-year-old.”

Updated Aug. 11, 2025
Parenting, News, Viral & Trending
AI in parenting
Parenting

The mom using AI to cut 97% of her mental load—and find more time for her kids

She’s using AI to handle everything from meal planning to meltdown-proof morning routines, freeing up her brain for the part of parenting she loves most.

Updated Aug. 11, 2025
Parenting, News, Viral & Trending
Emergency call
Parenting

When late-night missed calls from your kid send you into panic mode — and the ‘emergency’ turns out to be a login code

A recent TikTok from mom Meredith Thornton perfectly captured this phenomenon—waking up to multiple missed calls from her 18-year-old son Van, only to discover he needed a Microsoft code.

Updated Aug. 11, 2025
Parenting, News, Viral & Trending
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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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Celebrity News

Christina Applegate opens up about battling MS while filming ‘Dead To Me’ season 3

She was diagnosed with MS in 2021.

Updated Nov. 15, 2022
Celebrity News
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Food

Just serve the dinosaur chicken nuggets, says this food writer and mom

The cohost of the podcast Pressure Cooker says there’s too much pressure around feeding kids. Make food fun when you can!

Updated Mar. 17, 2023
Food
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Viral & Trending

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry juggling the absolute chaos of two toddlers in the morning = all of us

The mom of two opened up about life as a busy, working mom.

Updated Nov. 04, 2022
Viral & Trending
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Viral & Trending

The trailer for the ‘Enchanted’ sequel is FINALLY here—15 years after the OG movie

15 years after 'Enchanted' premiered, we finally have the sequel!

Updated Nov. 03, 2022
Viral & Trending, What To Watch
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Parenting

Nervous about your kid’s first sleepover, mama? A therapist shares 4 tips for easing your anxiety

"It's one of the most challenging times to be a parent right now, and the need to feel like we can keep our children safe is stronger than ever."

Updated Nov. 29, 2022
Parenting, Motherly Stories
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Teen Health

Teens need more sleep—and using bright light therapy could help

Adolescents need 8 to 10 hours of shut-eye for optimal physical health, emotional wellbeing, and strong academic performance.

Updated Nov. 03, 2022
Teen Health, It's Science
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Christmas

My family is celebrating Christmas in November this year

This is one of many boundary lines we’ve drawn with family during the holidays. 

Updated Nov. 02, 2022
Christmas, Motherly Stories
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Birth

Do second babies come earlier? Here’s what you need to know about the second time around

The good news is that your second labor may be only half as long.

Updated Jan. 22, 2024
Birth, Women's Health
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Want to make a new mom’s holiday season easier? This bouncer will save the day

Because this season has a way of being extra busy.

Updated Jan. 09, 2023
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Zulily is the trifecta for holiday shoppers: fun, easy and affordable

Not to mention there are amazing finds for the whole family.

Updated Oct. 12, 2023
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Holidays Shopping Guides

21 photo-ready pieces for the sweetest baby Christmas outfit

They're festive and they're oh so adorable!

Updated Nov. 02, 2022
Holidays Shopping Guides, Christmas
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Celebrity News

Donald Faison and his daughter have won Halloween with this amazing ‘Clueless’ homage

As IF!

Updated Nov. 02, 2022
Celebrity News
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Thanksgiving

The best (actually realistic) Thanksgiving outfits for kids

Comfortable, photo-ready and they may even be able to wear them again.

Updated Nov. 08, 2024
Thanksgiving, Beauty & Style Shopping Guides
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Women's Health

Study reveals link between chemical hair straighteners and uterine cancer

Researchers observed that women who chemically straightened their hair in the past year were two times more likely to develop uterine cancer by age 70 than those who didn’t.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
Women's Health, Beauty
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Birth Stories

I’m a preemie mom—5 things I wish I knew before my shocking delivery

My delivery taught me the first and potentially most crucial lesson of parenting: expect the unexpected.

Updated Oct. 26, 2023
Birth Stories, Motherly Stories
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Celebrity News

Drew Barrymore reveals the most adorable secret while hosting an ‘E.T.’ cast reunion

Drew believed E.T. was a real alien the entire time they filmed the movie.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
Celebrity News
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Career & Money

How to support a co-worker going through grief–3 things to know to avoid overstepping

When the subject of grief comes up some people simply do not know how to reach out to a co-worker without overstepping boundaries at work.

Updated Oct. 27, 2022
Career & Money, Life
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Children's Health

6 lessons I’ve learned as a parent of a child with diabetes

There are many parents out there with children that have all kinds of different medical needs, but as their parents, we may have many things in common.

Updated Aug. 16, 2023
Children's Health, Motherly Stories
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Life

This company wants to recycle your old, worn-out socks and turn them into dog beds

So far the project has repurposed 246,000 socks, preventing over 20,000 pounds of material waste from entering landfills.

Updated Oct. 26, 2022
Life, Home
Viral TikTok of mom celebrating baby's limb difference
Viral & Trending

Mom celebrates her one-year-old’s limb difference in emotional TikTok video

"My main goal was to show them, 'Hey, it's going to be OK. Your child's going to be happy and you just need to be there to support them and love them.'"

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
Viral & Trending
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