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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

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

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.

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.

State of Motherhood

This time-lapse proves moms are never off the clock

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Motherly Stories

To the people who assume raising boys is wild and messy—it is, and it’s perfect

Being a boy mom has completely and forever changed my filter of which I view the world.

Updated Jan. 18, 2023

Motherly Stories

News

Meteorologist mom brings her baby to work when childcare falls through—and it’s EVERYTHING

"Sometimes life happens."

Updated Aug. 16, 2022

News

Viral & Trending

Emily Calandrelli’s ‘horrible’ TSA experience inspires new breastfeeding bill for traveling moms

Emily Calandrelli and Katie Porter are here to save the day for traveling moms!

Updated Aug. 09, 2022

Viral & Trending

Celebrity News

Melanie Lynskey says she was body-shamed while filming ‘Coyote Ugly’

"I was already starving myself and as thin as I could possibly be for this body."

Updated Aug. 05, 2022

Celebrity News

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Adult

Having young kids might protect you from severe Covid, study shows

All those coughs and sniffles from your little one could be lending you cross-immunity.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022

Adult

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Motherly Stories

To the mama still trying to chase her dreams

Motherhood does not have to be the altar at which you sacrifice your joy for other things outside of being a mama. Because your role as a mother and your passions can coexist.

Updated Nov. 29, 2022

Motherly Stories, Life

Home

How to raise an organized kid, according to an expert

Children are born with the ability to be organized, but it’s up to us to help them develop the skills.

Updated Aug. 17, 2022

Home, Child Learn & Play

News

We need to talk about the Kansas landslide vote to preserve abortion rights—because it’s HUGE

Kansas voters protected abortion rights and blocked Republicans pushing for a ban.

Updated Aug. 04, 2022

News

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Motherly Stories

I hosted a motherhood gathering—and it was a life-altering experience

My heart is truly full to have been able to share space with other mamas and their little ones.

Updated Sep. 07, 2022

Motherly Stories, Life

Celebrity News

Drew Scott perfectly explains the unexplainable feelings of new parenthood

"It unlocks a side you didn't know you had," Scott says of becoming a parent. "You think you know."

Updated Aug. 04, 2022

Celebrity News

Celebrity News

Chrissy Teigen is pregnant—almost 2 years after the loss of her son Jack

Nearly two years after the heartbreaking loss of her son, Jack, Chrissy Teigen has announced she's pregnant again. In the very emotional announcement, she shares photos of her baby bump for the first time, too.

Updated Aug. 04, 2022

Celebrity News, Fertility Prep More

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Tips & Tricks

13 routines & activities to prep kids for back-to-school

3. Improve your bedtime and technology routines

Updated Aug. 28, 2023

Tips & Tricks

Meal Planning & Shopping

Stop dreading lunchbox prep with these 10 expert-approved tricks

Here are 10 tips for making school lunch work for you, rather than just a lot of work.

Updated Aug. 27, 2025

Meal Planning & Shopping

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

16 Barbiecore-inspired products to boost your mood and freshen your vibe

From bubblegum-hued baby gear to date-night worthy holographic pumps, pink is the new black.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides, News

Celebrity News

Hilary Duff’s warning to new parents about newborn life is 100% spot ON

“Just wait two weeks. They don’t know they’ve entered the world yet.”

Updated Oct. 31, 2022

Celebrity News

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Mental Health

You might be experiencing trauma these days, and you aren’t alone

Viewing motherhood through the lens of trauma might make you feel more validated.

Updated Aug. 04, 2022

Mental Health

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Single Parenting

I wish I hadn’t spent so much time as a single mom hoping the days away

I wish I had learned to live in the moment a little more and appreciate the solitude for what it was.

Updated Sep. 07, 2022

Single Parenting, Marriage & Partnerships

Relationships

I love seeing my child develop personal relationships with family members

And it’s just another thing that makes me proud to be a mother—witnessing him become his own person with his own relationships and the opportunity to create his own memories.

Updated Nov. 30, 2022

Relationships, Grandparents & Extended Families