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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

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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

A mom just set a Guinness World Record by running barefoot across Lego—and every parent knows how she trained for it

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Entertainment

Sesame Street is coming to YouTube—and parents say it’s the comfort watch kids need now

For millennial parents, Sesame Street’s YouTube debut feels personal

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

Entertainment, News, Viral & Trending, What To Watch

News

Teaching kids to spot ‘weaponized incompetence’ before it becomes a habit

By calmly calling out the behavior, Huffman equipped her son with language

Updated Sep. 05, 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

How a baby’s autograph-covered helmet became the sweetest surprise of the US Open

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

Penn Badgley quietly introduces his new role: dad of twins

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

News, Celebrity News

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

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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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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Viral & Trending

Toys ‘R’ Us is making its comeback in over 400 stores

Thanks to Macy's, Toys 'R' Us has a home again—both in stores and online.

Updated Jul. 19, 2022

Viral & Trending, News

Motherly Stories

The secret to a happy family is holding space for unhappiness

Happiness isn’t about the absence of sadness; happiness is about accepting that the human experience includes a wide range of emotions and all are valid.

Updated Sep. 07, 2022

Motherly Stories, Parenting

Podcast

This is Motherhood: Tracy Skelly on making baby food that honors your heritage and your health

“Feeding is such an expression of love and care.”

Updated Dec. 12, 2024

Podcast

What To Watch

12 Halloween movies for kids on Netflix that’ll please the whole family

Family movie night just got a little spookier!

Updated Sep. 12, 2023

What To Watch, Halloween

Parenting

The importance of saying ‘yes’—3 easy ways to do so now

Here are three ways to shift your mindset to create less “oh no” and more “oh yes” moments this summer with your families.

Updated Jan. 18, 2023

Parenting

Halloween

13 Hocus Pocus decor pieces every wannabe Sanderson Sister needs this Halloween

We've waited almost 30 years for a sequel. Decorating is a MUST.

Updated Sep. 28, 2022

Halloween, Home Decor

Motherly Stories

This is what moms of older kids mean when we say: ‘You’ll miss these days’

These comments aren't meant to diminish the very real struggles of parenthood, but rather to recognize the joy in parenthood.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022

Motherly Stories, Parenting

Viral & Trending

Everyone’s obsessed with this viral clip of Drew Barrymore in the rain—because it’s everything

We can all collectively agree on one thing: protect Drew Barrymore at all costs.

Updated Jul. 23, 2022

Viral & Trending, Fertility Prep More

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Divorce

5 tips for successful co-parenting, according to an expert

People will inevitably parent differently, but there are some things co-parents can do to help make things less stressful and more meaningful for their child and themselves.

Updated Jan. 18, 2023

Divorce, Relationships

Halloween

The best kids Halloween songs for your little ghosts to listen to

Get your snapping fingers ready!

Updated Oct. 14, 2022

Halloween

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Real Feeding Stories from Real Mamas

Here’s why I personally feel validated by the new extended breastfeeding guidelines

Because they have given me room to slow down, exhale and enjoy the journey.

Updated Sep. 07, 2022

Real Feeding Stories from Real Mamas, Motherly Stories

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Motherly Stories

Mom Guilt is a symptom of a much deeper problem

"Mom guilt is the symptom of a disease plaguing motherhood. It is overwhelmingly an indictment of our society’s failures, not moms’ behavior."

Updated Jul. 18, 2022

Motherly Stories, Mental Health

Celebrity News

Pete Davidson says he’s 100% ready to have kids: ‘That’s like my dream’

Davidson has been dating mom of four Kim Kardashian since October 2021.

Updated Jul. 19, 2022

Celebrity News

Motherly Stories

To the magical aunt who loves my kids more than life 💜

Aunts are too-often the invisible but essential support system around families, and I can’t thank mine enough for the comfort they bring me.

Updated Aug. 04, 2022

Motherly Stories, Relationships

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Parenting

If you’re trying to be a peaceful parent, then you’ll want to see this validating video

Be gentle with yourself.

Updated Jul. 19, 2022

Parenting, Video

Girl asleep in school due to early school start time

News

California becomes first state to delay school start times—here’s why that matters

Starting July 1, California law mandates that the school day start no earlier than 8 a.m. for middle schoolers and 8:30 a.m. for high schoolers.

Updated Jul. 19, 2022

News

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Motherly Stories

I never thought I’d be a ‘cancer mom’—here’s what I want other parents to know

Cancer comes in like a tornado and tears your life apart, and very few people understand that. They tell you to be strong or worse—to stay positive. Some friends show up in the most beautiful way and others stop showing up altogether. The losses hit hard.

Updated Aug. 29, 2024

Motherly Stories, Children's Health

Celebrity News

Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas welcome baby No. 2!

Congrats to the new family of 4!

Updated Jul. 19, 2022

Celebrity News

Baby Milestones

I’m tired of feeling pressured to have my child meet milestones

Because of this internal and external pressure, I find myself comparing my baby to other kids.

Updated Sep. 07, 2022

Baby Milestones, Child Milestones

Motherly Stories

I was shamed for breastfeeding in public as a fat woman—let’s support all nursing moms

I’ve come to realize that these hateful displays are not uncommon. They exist as prime examples of the intersection of breastfeeding shame and fatphobia.

Updated Dec. 04, 2022

Motherly Stories, Postpartum

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