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Women's Health

New research reveals a hidden way breastfeeding may protect moms for decades

It’s a discovery that deepens what we know about the lasting strength of maternal biology.

Updated Oct. 23, 2025

Women's Health, Health & Wellness

News

Families brace for empty grocery cards as a government shutdown drags on

For millions of parents, that quick EBT balance check is really a check on whether there’s enough for milk, bread, and dinner tonight.

Updated Oct. 23, 2025

News, government financial aid, Parenting

Food

How to feed your family for under $5: Canned bean dinners that are really delicious

Affordable canned bean dinners under $5 that stretch your budget without sacrificing nutrition or taste when money is tight.

Updated Oct. 29, 2025

Food

News

Minnesota mom spots smoke from school bus and saves 22 children from fire

A Bethel, Minnesota mother’s quick thinking turned an ordinary school day into a lesson on intuition, courage, and the quiet power of community.

Updated Oct. 29, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Health & Wellness

Mutual aid 101: How to start or join a community food sharing network

Updated Oct. 31, 2025

Health & Wellness

Women's Health

New research reveals a hidden way breastfeeding may protect moms for decades

It’s a discovery that deepens what we know about the lasting strength of maternal biology.

Updated Oct. 23, 2025

Women's Health, Health & Wellness

Teen Health

Why so many teens still hide period pain—and the coach script parents are asking for

73% of teens feel they must “tough it out” on their period.

Updated Oct. 22, 2025

Teen Health, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Parenting, Teen

Children's Health

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

That drop represents thousands of children who may never experience a life-threatening reaction.

Updated Oct. 22, 2025

Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Parenting, Safety

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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

Our Partners

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

Updated Oct. 20, 2025

Our Partners, Children's Health

Pregnancy

10 things seasoned moms want you to know about C-sections

Ten mom-tested truths about C-sections, backed by leading medical guidance, to help you plan your birth, advocate in the OR and recover with confidence.

Updated Oct. 30, 2025

Pregnancy, Second Trimester

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

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

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

Safety

Popular high chair recalled after reports of deadly safety hazards—here’s what parents need to know

Updated Nov. 03, 2025

Safety, News, Parenting

Postpartum

Keira Knightley opens up about her postpartum crash—And the Pressure moms still feel to ‘bounce back’

From sleepless nights to a sudden hormonal crash, Keira Knightley opens up about the hidden emotional rollercoaster that no one sees.

Updated Oct. 31, 2025

Postpartum, Celebrity News, News

Jennifer Lawrence talks about postpartum

Celebrity News

Jennifer Lawrence opens up about postpartum anxiety—and the fears so many new moms quietly carry

Even Jennifer Lawrence knows the fears new moms don’t always talk about, like wondering if your baby is okay while they sleep, and how unexpected comfort can come from surprising places.

Updated Oct. 31, 2025

Celebrity News, News, Postpartum

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

Kids bring Halloween magic to nursing homes—and remind everyone what connection really looks like

Updated Oct. 31, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

When her 94-year-old grandma on hospice spoke up, this mom heard the truth behind all the criticism

Updated Oct. 30, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

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Parenting

One mom’s viral meltdown about ‘doing it all’ perfectly captures the math of modern motherhood

Updated Oct. 30, 2025

Parenting, Motherhood Understood, News, Viral & Trending

Safety

Popular high chair recalled after reports of deadly safety hazards—here’s what parents need to know

Harppa’s 5-in-1 Convertible High Chair has just been recalled after federal safety officials found it poses serious fall and entrapment risks

Updated Nov. 03, 2025

Safety, News, Parenting

Parenting

When her 94-year-old grandma on hospice spoke up, this mom heard the truth behind all the criticism

Parenting with empathy doesn’t erase the past, but it can begin to rewrite the story.

Updated Oct. 30, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

One mom’s viral meltdown about ‘doing it all’ perfectly captures the math of modern motherhood

Emily’s reel did not go viral because it offered a solution. It resonated because it named what so many parents are carrying

Updated Oct. 30, 2025

Parenting, Motherhood Understood, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

A boy stirs lasagna with his mom—what he says next melts hearts and feeds a bigger lesson

Her video captured what everyday parenting looks like at its best—teaching empathy, confidence, and care through the small rituals that fill ordinary days.

Updated Oct. 28, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

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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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This simple and satisfying nesting project is a great way to prep for your baby’s arrival

Keep your changing and feeding essentials on hand—and in style.

Updated Aug. 01, 2022

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As an ‘experienced mom,’ this is my best advice for creating a baby registry

Many sweet milestones are in the not too distant future. It helps to prepare now!

Updated Jan. 09, 2023

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20 tried-and-true products to prioritize on your baby registry

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Target’s Year of Benefits makes starting a baby registry even better

We're talking about months and months of perks!

Updated Jan. 09, 2023

Our Partners, Pregnancy

Health & Wellness

Motherhood has made me stop seeing my hormones as the enemy—and recognize them as the miracle they are

Recognizing the way my body’s biology works has made me feel like a superhero.

Updated Aug. 10, 2022

Health & Wellness, Motherly Stories

Entertainment

CoCoMelon’s Live Tour is coming—here’s where and when you can see JJ and the gang

Dance and sing along with your favorite CoComelon stars.

Updated Aug. 10, 2022

Entertainment, Viral & Trending

Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules

This formula mixing pitcher has 25K 5-star reviews—and it’s the best $9 I spent as a new mom

Mixing baby formula is an underrated annoyance.

Updated Dec. 16, 2022

Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules, Baby Feeding Tips, Baby Shopping Guide

Family Finances & Budgeting

I learned how to share control with my kids in an unlikely way: a shopping app

We didn't have a framework of when to say yes for buying toys, or even how to make these decisions. Until now.

Updated Jan. 18, 2023

Family Finances & Budgeting

Viral & Trending

Jennifer Garner’s beauty advice to her daughters is what we all need to hear right now, TBH

So simple and, yet, so refreshing.

Updated Sep. 01, 2022

Viral & Trending, Celebrity News

Viral & Trending

‘Wren Eleanor’ TikTok controversy inspires moms everywhere to remove kids from social media

A toddler TikTok account with 17 million followers is attracting scrutiny from moms everywhere.

Updated Aug. 09, 2022

Viral & Trending

Child Learn & Play

3 ways to upgrade boring family activities to get kids moving

Learn how to gamify activities for your kids and get them excited about moving!

Updated Oct. 14, 2025

Child Learn & Play

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Work & Motherhood

Being a mom hasn’t hurt my career—it helped

From being consistent to praising publicly, criticizing privately, here are the parenting and leadership rules that I (try to) live by.

Updated Jan. 18, 2023

Work & Motherhood, Motherly Stories

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Parenting

What age should a kid get a phone? It may be later than you think

The debate over when to give kids smartphones is on.

Updated Feb. 09, 2023

Parenting, Child Milestones

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Parenting

How to foster deeper connections with your baby

"Distractions are everywhere, and we often forget to ground ourselves before connecting with our baby so we can be fully present"

Updated Jan. 18, 2023

Parenting, Motherly Stories

Motherly Stories

Let your kids make the mess

Because messes can be cleaned.

Updated Sep. 07, 2022

Motherly Stories, Life

News

New study shows just how financially devastating unpaid maternity leave is for US families

A survey of 1,001 employed women found that 74% wouldn’t have any cash savings left after eight weeks of unpaid maternity leave .

Updated Aug. 08, 2022

News, Parenting

Motherly Stories

Moms to Instagram: We want our friends and family back

"The news that Instagram (and, to a lesser extent, Facebook) is shifting away from a friends and family model to a content creator model had a lot of moms wondering, where in the world is my social network?"

Updated Jul. 28, 2022

Motherly Stories, Community & Friendship