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Child Learn & Play

A national poll reveals what’s missing from our kids’ playtime—and it’s not toys

Are screens and safety fears stealing our kids’ playtime? A new poll says yes

Updated Oct. 21, 2025

Child Learn & Play, Child, News

News

Stanford research reveals the powerful role of a mother’s voice in premature babies’ development

Every story, song, or word helps their brain connect language and emotion in ways that last well beyond infancy.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025

News, Pregnancy

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

The comfiest, chicest sweatshirts for fall (that aren’t your college hoodie)

Updated Oct. 15, 2025

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

Viral & Trending

This first grade teacher’s daily affirmation is the pep talk we all need

A viral video reminds us why elementary school teachers deserve every ounce of our respect—and a significant raise.

Updated Oct. 20, 2025

Viral & Trending

Women's Health

New research reveals a hidden way breastfeeding may protect moms for decades

Updated Oct. 23, 2025

Women's Health, Health & Wellness

Teen Health

Why so many teens still hide period pain—and the coach script parents are asking for

73% of teens feel they must “tough it out” on their period.

Updated Oct. 22, 2025

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

Children's Health

Peanut allergies in U.S. babies have dropped — here’s how early introduction is helping (and how to try it safely)

That drop represents thousands of children who may never experience a life-threatening reaction.

Updated Oct. 22, 2025

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

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Viral & Trending

Paws at the door—and a mom realizes what her child’s service dog already knew

A thump at the door, a stare, and seconds later—Mom knows her son’s blood sugar is dropping. Ducky, their service dog, spotted it first

Updated Oct. 21, 2025

Viral & Trending, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, News

Our Partners

5 Smart Questions to Ask a Doctor About Your Child’s Eczema Treatment

Updated Oct. 20, 2025

Our Partners, Children's Health

Health & Wellness

Turns out running with your stroller might actually protect your body more than you think

Think stroller runs are risky? A new study shows they may actually protect your joints and reduce injury risk—yes, running with baby can be smart

Updated Oct. 15, 2025

Health & Wellness, Fitness

News

New study uncovers a surprising link between C-sections and sleep

Every mom expects sleepless nights with a newborn. For those recovering from a C-section, that exhaustion may have a deeper cause.

Updated Oct. 20, 2025

News, Pregnancy

Celebrity News

Charlie Puth’s tender “Changes” video reveal shows he’s preparing for his biggest role yet—fatherhood

For Charlie, this reveal marks a personal milestone, and a glimpse into how love and family can shape creativity.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

Celebrity News

Sofia Richie Grainge’s baby news comes with a surprise no one saw coming

But beneath the buzz was something deeper: a reflection of how modern motherhood and ambition can coexist, and even fuel one another.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

News

Stanford research reveals the powerful role of a mother’s voice in premature babies’ development

Every story, song, or word helps their brain connect language and emotion in ways that last well beyond infancy.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025

News, Pregnancy

News

Families brace for empty grocery cards as a government shutdown drags on

Updated Oct. 23, 2025

News, government financial aid, Parenting

News

Nick Jonas opens up about what terrifies him as a girl dad

Nick Jonas opens up about the one thing that terrifies him as a girl dad—and it’s a fear every parent can relate to in the age of social media.

Updated Oct. 23, 2025

News, Celebrity News, Parenting

Viral & Trending

When a dad turned Llama Llama Red Pajama into a rap, he accidentally did something amazing for his baby’s brain

This North Carolina dad turned bedtime into a full-on rap concert

Updated Oct. 23, 2025

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

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

Instagram just made a major change for teens—and parents are breathing easier

Updated Oct. 23, 2025

News

Birth

These are the most popular songs parents play during birth—and why

Updated Oct. 22, 2025

Birth, Child, Child Learn & Play, News, Parenting

Parenting

Parenting expert says the viral “6 7” trend reveals what kids are really looking for

Updated Oct. 22, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

News

Families brace for empty grocery cards as a government shutdown drags on

For millions of parents, that quick EBT balance check is really a check on whether there’s enough for milk, bread, and dinner tonight.

Updated Oct. 23, 2025

News, government financial aid, Parenting

News

Nick Jonas opens up about what terrifies him as a girl dad

Nick Jonas opens up about the one thing that terrifies him as a girl dad—and it’s a fear every parent can relate to in the age of social media.

Updated Oct. 23, 2025

News, Celebrity News, Parenting

Viral & Trending

When a dad turned Llama Llama Red Pajama into a rap, he accidentally did something amazing for his baby’s brain

This North Carolina dad turned bedtime into a full-on rap concert

Updated Oct. 23, 2025

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

Birth

These are the most popular songs parents play during birth—and why

Research shows babies remember melodies they heard before they were born, responding to them with a sense of calm and recognition.

Updated Oct. 22, 2025

Birth, Child, Child Learn & Play, News, Parenting

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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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Child Learn & Play

10 Bluey coloring pages for Bluey’s biggest fans

Bluey's biggest fans, unite! Color in the whole Heeler family with these Bluey coloring pages

Updated Dec. 09, 2022

Child Learn & Play, Entertainment

Labor and Delivery nurses go viral on TikTok

Viral & Trending

Labor and delivery nurses get fired for making fun of patients in a viral TikTok about their ‘icks’

Updated Dec. 22, 2022

Viral & Trending

Postpartum

Postpartum OCD and intrusive thoughts: What new moms need to know

How to tell the difference between intrusive thoughts and symptoms of something bigger.

Updated Dec. 09, 2022

Postpartum, Mental Health

Mom takes temperature of her sick child at home - Children's Tylenol shortage and how to treat fever in kids

Children's Health

Can’t find Children’s Tylenol or Motrin? Here’s how to safely reduce a fever in kids

Plus, what parents need to know about the Children's Tylenol shortage.

Updated Dec. 22, 2022

Children's Health, Baby Health

Celebrity News

Kourtney Kardashian reveals she’s no longer undergoing IVF treatments

She revealed she stopped IVF treatments 10 months ago.

Updated Dec. 22, 2022

Celebrity News

Viral & Trending

‘Tis the season to thank your Amazon delivery driver—with cash

All you need is your Alexa device!

Updated Dec. 22, 2022

Viral & Trending, The Holidays

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Viral & Trending

A real life ‘Home Alone’ moment—13 strangers hopped in a van for a 10+ hour drive after their flight got canceled

Of course, it's a woman who got them all together.

Updated Dec. 21, 2022

Viral & Trending, Travel

Celebrity News

Keke Palmer’s pregnancy is hopeful news to the PCOS community

The soon-to-be-mama has PCOS, too.

Updated Dec. 21, 2022

Celebrity News, Getting Pregnant

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Celebrity News

Ryan Reynolds reaction to Shania Twain using his name in her iconic song is EVERYTHING

Updated Dec. 21, 2022

Celebrity News

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Motherly Stories

Sorry, but I don’t miss the birthday party insanity from my kids’ early childhood

I paid my dues, and I’m glad my time is over.

Updated Dec. 21, 2022

Motherly Stories, Parenting

Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani on the red carpet with their kids

Celebrity News

Blake Shelton says being a family man is his #1 priority in life now: ‘I don’t want any regrets’

Updated Dec. 21, 2022

Celebrity News

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

Tired, achy feet? These comfy compression socks can help

For pregnancy, postpartum, and all the other stages of life, better circulation and comfort are always in style.

Updated Aug. 02, 2024

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide, Pregnancy Products

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News

North Carolina high school faces backlash after unannounced lockdown drill traumatizes students

Active shooter drills are implemented in more than 95% of schools across the country.

Updated Dec. 21, 2022

News

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Celebrity News

Kate Hudson on co-parenting with three different dads: ‘I feel like we’re killing it’

Her children range from just post-toddlerhood to adulthood.

Updated Dec. 21, 2022

Celebrity News

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Self Care

Why journaling is my secret to staying grounded–and 10 guided journals that make it simple

Because being intentional with your self-care is important.

Updated Apr. 03, 2025

Self Care, Postpartum Products

Holidays

It’s OK to feel different about the holidays

With a little attention to your emotional experience of majority-culture holidays, you can model for your kids and family how to navigate our multicultural world in a way that adapts and celebrates and is meaningful to you.

Updated Dec. 01, 2023

Holidays, Parenting