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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
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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
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Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

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

Updated Oct. 15, 2025
Beauty & Style Shopping Guides
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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

Health & Wellness

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Viral & Trending

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

Updated Oct. 21, 2025
Viral & Trending, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, News
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Our Partners

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

Updated Oct. 20, 2025
Our Partners, Children's Health
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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
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Health & Wellness

California just drew a line in the sand on AI and kids—here’s why it matters everywhere

California’s new AI law could change how every parent thinks about chatbots

Updated Oct. 16, 2025
Health & Wellness, Mental Health
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Children's Health

An education expert’s plan for parents navigating climate anxiety in kids (when you’re scared too)

If you're feeling that weird cocktail of guilt, fear, and "how do I even talk about this?"—welcome to the club.

Updated Oct. 09, 2025
Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Mental Health
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Health & Wellness

That alarm sound is actually ruining your day—here’s why (and what to do about it)

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
Health & Wellness, Women'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.

Read the report
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Pregnancy

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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
Charlie Puth
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
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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
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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

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Celebrity News

Women gotta go to work: Cardi B gets real about formula feeding and the support moms deserve

Updated Oct. 21, 2025
Celebrity News, Baby Feeding Tips, News, Parenting
dog alerts mom about son's low blood sugar
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
child independent play
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

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.
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Viral & Trending

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

Updated Oct. 20, 2025
Viral & Trending
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News

Vanessa Kirby welcomes her first baby—and reflects on finding power in motherhood

Updated Oct. 20, 2025
News, Celebrity News, Motherhood Understood
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News

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

Updated Oct. 20, 2025
News, Food

Parenting

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Celebrity News

Women gotta go to work: Cardi B gets real about formula feeding and the support moms deserve

Cardi B gets real about pumping, formula feeding, and why working moms shouldn’t have to choose between feeding their baby and keeping their job

Updated Oct. 21, 2025
Celebrity News, Baby Feeding Tips, News, Parenting
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Safety

The CPSC just recalled Belivium Baby Loungers sold on Amazon—here’s what every parent should know

According to the CPSC, the loungers’ design puts infants at risk of suffocation, entrapment, and falls.

Updated Oct. 21, 2025
Safety, Parenting, Sleep Safety
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Parenting

TikTok video shows why a mother hasn’t moved her daughter’s shoes in three years — and the grief behind them

A mother’s daughter left her shoes in the same spot three years ago — and she hasn’t moved them since, finding comfort and connection in the midst of grief.

Updated Oct. 16, 2025
Parenting, News
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Parenting

The simple restaurant rule this dad swears by—and the surprising skill it’s teaching his kids

This dad’s simple “restaurant rule” is going viral for teaching kids confidence, empathy, and social skills—one order at a time

Updated Oct. 16, 2025
Parenting, News, Viral & Trending
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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.

Read More Details
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This time-lapse proves moms are never off the clock

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Viral & Trending

Some jerk sent Ms. Rachel hate mail and moms on TikTok are NOT having it

Could you even *imagine* sending MS. RACHEL hate mail??!!

Updated Dec. 08, 2022
Viral & Trending
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Family Finances & Budgeting

How to choose a guardian for your child: 7 questions to ask

We asked lawyers to share their best tips on choosing a legal guardian.

Updated Dec. 08, 2022
Family Finances & Budgeting, Children's Health
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Celebrity News

Drew Barrymore opens up about the ‘awful cycle’ she was in before giving up alcohol

She said getting sober was "one of the most liberating things in my journey of life."

Updated Dec. 07, 2022
Celebrity News
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Child Learn & Play

12 totally baller basketball coloring pages

These coloring pages will make your kids want to hit the court and shoot some hoops!

Updated Dec. 23, 2022
Child Learn & Play, Entertainment
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Parenting

Gentle parenting sets impossible standards—these gentle-ish philosophies work for me

Parents, especially mothers, put so much pressure on themselves to be perfect for their children—but that’s an impossible standard.

Updated Dec. 07, 2022
Parenting, Motherly Stories
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Celebrity News

Pink reveals hilarious ‘juicy booty’ wardrobe malfunction prior to AMAs red carpet

Juice booty hive, this one's for you.

Updated Dec. 07, 2022
Celebrity News
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Work & Motherhood

This is exactly how to negotiate flexibility after maternity leave

The best way to think about this conundrum is to view it as a business negotiation.

Updated Nov. 18, 2022
Work & Motherhood, Life
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Work & Motherhood

Moms aren’t ‘better’ at parenthood—we just know no one else will do what we do

When the mental load of motherhood is getting heavy, it's okay to ask for help.

Updated Jan. 17, 2023
Work & Motherhood, Motherly Stories
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Life

Company lets you mail in your old, unwanted clothes for credit to purchase brand new gear

“Send your old crap back for recycling and your Closet Cash can be immediately used on new stuff,” the company succinctly puts it on its website

Updated Nov. 18, 2022
Life, Style
Kids playing with timeless toys
Child Shopping Guide

Timeless gifts that won’t end up in the giveaway pile by spring

From an award-winning play designer and mom of two.

Updated Aug. 06, 2024
Child Shopping Guide
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News

Carter’s just recalled these baby pajamas due to a puncture and laceration hazard

The footed-pajamas are being recalled due to metal wires inside of the fabric.

Updated Nov. 18, 2022
News
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Children's Health

Long hours spent at daycare don’t cause behavior problems, study finds

Childcare centers in five countries were studied, including the US.

Updated Dec. 06, 2022
Children's Health, Viral & Trending
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Viral & Trending

Viral TikTok shows the emotional moment a mama chimpanzee meets her baby for the first time

Now THIS is the kind of video we all love to see.

Updated Dec. 06, 2022
Viral & Trending
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Holiday Gift Guides

20 toys from the Melissa & Doug Black Friday Sale you’ll thank yourself for buying

And they won't be in the giveaway pile by spring, either.

Updated Nov. 27, 2024
Holiday Gift Guides
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Getting Pregnant

Should I freeze my eggs? What we can learn from Jennifer Aniston’s experience

Egg freezing isn't fertility insurance, but it can be a good option if you want to give yourself a little more time.

Updated Dec. 06, 2022
Getting Pregnant, Women's Health
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Celebrity News

Blake Lively’s moving speech about Ryan Reynolds is downright swoon-worthy

This speech is downright swoon-worthy.

Updated Dec. 06, 2022
Celebrity News
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Celebrity News

Steve from ‘Blue’s Clues’ opens up about the real reason he left the show

“With me and you and my dog, Blue, we can do anything that we wanna do.”

Updated Dec. 06, 2022
Celebrity News, Mental Health
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Christmas

10 magical train rides to take with your family during the holidays

Give them an unforgettable experience this year.

Updated Dec. 20, 2022
Christmas, Travel
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Season 12

Pediatrician Dr. Christina Johns on health and safety tips—plus what to do in emergency situations

“We know that outcomes are good when there's early intervention.”

Updated Dec. 12, 2024
Season 12, Children's Health
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Viral & Trending

Watch Christina Milian’s daughter hilariously try to dial a rotary phone and try not to feel ancient

“Kids these days will never know ☎️”

Updated Dec. 06, 2022
Viral & Trending
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