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Do babies speak a “secret language”? A viral TikTok has parents all curious

At one predictable moment, a baby onscreen bursts into laughter, and parents gleefully scribble across the screen: “I think she understood.”

Updated Aug. 22, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

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Nutrition

10 healthy cereal options to get you through busy school mornings

Even as an RD, I don’t always have it in me to make breakfast from scratch.

Updated Aug. 25, 2025

Nutrition, Back To School

Child Shopping Guide

American Girl just gave us plush versions of our childhood obsessions (and my inner Molly McIntire stan is living)

Each doll is $65 and comes with a board book. Your inner child is not included but will probably show up uninvited anyway.

Updated Aug. 22, 2025

Child Shopping Guide

News

Do moms ever get to ‘bed rot’ again? This viral debate hits hard

In her video, which has more than 2 million views, DiDonato said the second she had her baby, she stopped sitting down

Updated Aug. 22, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Baby Health

Mississippi declares emergency as infant deaths rise—the crisis every parent should know about

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

Our Partners

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

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

This sister duo created the most viral baby product on Instagram—and changed the game of snot-sucking

Updated Aug. 15, 2025

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

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

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

Parenting

Why some moms check every backpack on a playdate—and what it says about parenting today

Updated Aug. 28, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

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Parenting

Mom’s 6-year-old asks the kind of questions that leave parents laughing—and low-key rethinking life

“Why are you always going to work but never have any money?” to “When I sneeze do my bones come out?”

Updated Aug. 28, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

News

Why a mom’s claim that her kids are her “built-in best friends” sparked a wave of concern

The TikTok that lit a match

Updated Aug. 28, 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

Mom finally discovers where her missing makeup went—and parents can’t stop laughing at the culprit

Updated Aug. 28, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

When kids call for mom nonstop, this dad knew exactly what to do

Updated Aug. 27, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

News

Most parents are now going into debt to raise their kids—and it’s reshaping family life

Updated Aug. 27, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

Why some moms check every backpack on a playdate—and what it says about parenting today

When does checking a child’s belongings become a tool for guidance, and when does it cross the line?

Updated Aug. 28, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

Mom’s 6-year-old asks the kind of questions that leave parents laughing—and low-key rethinking life

“Why are you always going to work but never have any money?” to “When I sneeze do my bones come out?”

Updated Aug. 28, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

The hidden labor behind kids’ birthdays—and why moms are done carrying it alone

A mom’s Reddit post reveals the hidden labor behind kids’ birthdays, from planning to presents, and why recognition matters.

Updated Aug. 28, 2025

Parenting, Motherhood Understood

Birth Stories

They went in for a 38-week appointment… and came home with a baby

At 38 weeks pregnant, they expected a quick check-in with their doctor and then to head back home to keep preparing for their baby’s arrival.

Updated Aug. 27, 2025

Birth Stories, Baby, Birth, 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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Entertainment

4 podcasts I listen to as a Black mom

They are the anchor that keeps me connected to myself—and gives me reassurance that I am not alone on this journey of parent and motherhood.

Updated Jan. 19, 2023

Entertainment, Self Care

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Motherly Stories

‘My life is a freaking circus’

If we’re so distracted by the loud noises and flashing lights in our own minds, we won’t have enough headspace to even realize that we’re suffering or struggling.

Updated Jan. 17, 2023

Motherly Stories

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Motherly Stories

My introverted child doesn’t need to be ‘fixed’

Why do we think children have to be social to be happy?

Updated Oct. 03, 2022

Motherly Stories, Child

Viral & Trending

‘Girls Who Code’ books now banned in schools thanks to conservative moms organization

"This is about controlling women and it starts with controlling our girls."

Updated Oct. 03, 2022

Viral & Trending, What To Read

Our Partners

Does life feel like a juggling act? These 8 bottle-feeding products can help

Because babies aren’t known to be the most patient.

Updated Jan. 09, 2023

Our Partners

Baby

9 baby crib-in-closet ideas to inspire your small-space nursery

Transform your closet with just a few simple changes.

Updated Nov. 21, 2022

Baby, Fertility Prep More, Home Decor

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Women's Health

84% of pregnancy-related deaths in the US are preventable, CDC says

And the majority occur within the first year postpartum.

Updated Mar. 30, 2023

Women's Health, Postpartum

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Travel

Our family does ‘trips instead of gifts’ for the holidays—and it has been life-changing

Trips don't have to be fancy vacations; they can also include outings that are closer to home.

Updated Nov. 29, 2023

Travel, Motherly Stories

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Celebrity News

Bryce Dallas Howard says she was asked to lose weight while filming ‘Jurassic World: Dominion’—and SIGH

She says she had "been asked not to use my natural body in cinema."

Updated Sep. 30, 2022

Celebrity News

Celebrity News

Khloe Kardashian says she was ‘depressed and sad every single day’ until her son was born

"It's almost like I get to close that chapter and be done with this trauma and put it behind me."

Updated Sep. 30, 2022

Celebrity News

Life

The dark truth about what really happens to your online returns

Your online returns might not be headed where you think they are.

Updated Mar. 28, 2025

Life, Style

Blended Families

The 3 most important things you can do to ease the transition of blending your family

Change is hard, even for adults. Now imagine being a child, and having your entire world turned upside down—here's how you can help.

Updated Jan. 17, 2023

Blended Families

Podcast

This is Motherhood: LGBTQ+ advocate and mom Monica Trasandes on promoting inclusivity in media

“I think kids teach you to be the best version of yourself.”

Updated Dec. 12, 2024

Podcast

Pregnancy

10 impossibly sweet single mom pregnancy announcement ideas

Congrats, mama! Here's to your lovely reveal.

Updated Nov. 04, 2022

Pregnancy, Fertility Prep More

Food

12 prepared foods you can buy at the store that make weeknight dinners a snap

There is absolutely nothing wrong with store bought foods that make life easier.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022

Food, Fertility Prep More

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Motherly Stories

To improve moms’ health, we must focus on social determinants

As moms, we’re often told how important it is to take good care of ourselves through eating, exercising, and getting enough sleep. But some of the biggest forces that determine our health are out of our control.

Updated Jan. 17, 2023

Motherly Stories, Women's Health