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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. 05, 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. 05, 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

toddler waiting for blankie in the laundry

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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Travel

This viral TikTok shows the one thing you need for a smooth road trip

Hint: You already have it in your kitchen.

Updated Jul. 06, 2022

Travel

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

The H&M LEGO Collection is playground chic at its finest

The iconic bricks have never been more fashionable.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides, Style

Viral & Trending

Viral TikTok video captures the bittersweet emotions of saying goodbye to the baby crib

"Give one hug, one last hug to it."

Updated Sep. 07, 2022

Viral & Trending, Toddler Milestones

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Family Finances & Budgeting

Inflation hitting your wallet? 18 smart money tips for families

Don't stop putting money into savings.

Updated Aug. 10, 2023

Family Finances & Budgeting

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Parenting

How to help your child win–and lose–graciously

A psychiatrist shares tips to prepare your child for real life.

Updated Jul. 18, 2022

Parenting, Child Learn & Play

Motherly Stories

What your daughter learns when she sees you confident in your body

Our girls are watching us and listening to how we treat ourselves.

Updated Sep. 07, 2022

Motherly Stories, Mental Health

Season 11

Dr. Colleen Kraft on why gun safety is a public health issue and what we can do to protect our kids

"One out of 10 high school students have tried to die by suicide in our country.”

Updated Dec. 12, 2024

Season 11, Safety

Travel

Pick your own adventure with these top 10 places to go with kids in the U.S.

Make memories the whole family will cherish for years to come.

Updated Jul. 06, 2022

Travel

Safety

Mom TikToker shares unconventional safety hack that could save your child

Chauvon Landry, a mom of 6 and motivational speaker, recently shared a viral child safety hack on TikTok that she teaches her children in the event they’re being kidnapped or they feel unsafe.

Updated Aug. 08, 2022

Safety, Viral & Trending

Celebrity News

Mandy Moore cancels tour—and anyone who’s been pregnant will applaud

It's always good to know when to take a break.

Updated Aug. 14, 2024

Celebrity News

Grandparents & Extended Families

You have every right to set boundaries with your kids’ grandparents

Because a lot has changed since they’ve raised us—and a lot will continue to change.

Updated Jan. 06, 2023

Grandparents & Extended Families, Motherly Stories

Celebrity News

Lauren Conrad opens up about the ectopic pregnancy she had 6 years ago

"The last few days have been hard."

Updated Jul. 06, 2022

Celebrity News

Travel

The 5 best all-inclusive Club Med family resorts

Everything you need all in one place? Sounds like a dream vacation.

Updated Jun. 29, 2022

Travel

Travel

These are the best family beach vacations in the U.S., from coast to coast

Unwind this summer with a low-key family beach vacation.

Updated Oct. 23, 2023

Travel

Child Learn & Play

How to get kids to love science, according to Neil deGrasse Tyson

And beware: he says the biggest problem is parents stifling the interest. Here's what NOT to do.

Updated Jul. 06, 2022

Child Learn & Play, Parenting

Women's Health

Ectopic pregnancy: Signs to watch out for before your first prenatal appointment

This potentially life-threatening condition can happen to anyone.

Updated Apr. 25, 2025

Women's Health, Miscarriage & Loss

Women's Health

How likely is it to get a blood clot from birth control? Here’s what we know

Hailey Bieber says birth control contributed to her recent mini-stroke.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022

Women's Health, Celebrity News, Fertility Prep More

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Registry

6 best stroller wagons that make adventuring with kids so much easier

As the SUV of strollers, stroller wagons offer the best of both worlds–a safe place for your little ones to ride and plenty of storage space for all the essentials (and then some.)

Updated Jun. 07, 2024

Registry, Toddler Shopping Guides