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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

Health & Wellness

The CDC’s drowning prevention program is gone—and parents are left scrambling

Updated Sep. 02, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health

Health & Wellness

Ticks can hide in lashes: simple steps for after-outdoor checks and when to seek care

Even hidden places like eyelashes require a tick check after outdoor play

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

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

Why pets are drawn to pregnant bellies—and what it means for baby

Updated Aug. 29, 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

Woman describing her 6 year old's questions

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

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

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

Updated Aug. 29, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

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

Parenting

This Disney mom turned theme parks into her kids’ classroom—and parents are fascinated

“That’s not the only place we learn. But as Disney locals here in Mickey’s backyard, it just was inevitable for us to start learning in the parks.”

Updated Sep. 02, 2025

Parenting, Child, Child Learn & Play

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

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

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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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Sex and brain function: Couple drinking coffee at cafe and looking at each other

Health & Wellness

It’s Science: Sex can improve your memory and create new brain cells

You read that right: Having sex can make you smarter.

Updated Feb. 16, 2022

Health & Wellness, It's Science, Life, Relationships, Women's Health

Celebrity News

Kelly Clarkson says quarantining at home with her kids has ‘broken’ her

She showed up in her bathrobe and no makeup, wearing a satin eye mask that reads, "Shhhh."

Updated Feb. 16, 2022

Celebrity News, Life, News

Plastic free: Girl carrying lunch tray at school

Health & Wellness

Plastic doesn’t belong in our kids’ school cafeterias. Here’s why

Almost all school cafeterias are still using plastic to serve food to children. It's time for a change.

Updated Feb. 11, 2023

Health & Wellness, Baby, Baby Health, Children's Health, Food, Health & Wellness Shopping Guide, Life, Meal Planning & Shopping, Parenting, Toddler, Toddler Health

Life

These songs are GUARANTEED to help your baby sleep, according to other parents

There's a reason lullabies have withstood the test of time.

Updated Mar. 15, 2022

Life, News

Celebrity News

Naomi Campbell poses with daughter for the first time and the photo is STUNNING

Naomi Campbell's cover photo is absolutely STUNNING.

Updated Feb. 15, 2022

Celebrity News, Life, News

Career & Money

9 smart (but hidden) ways to save money as a parent

Being a parent is expensive, but have you tried these money-saving tips?

Updated Jan. 27, 2023

Career & Money, Life

Career & Money

What parents need to know about filing taxes in 2022

Many parents received relief last year that will impact their 2021 filing.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022

Career & Money, Life, Taxes

Baby Shopping Guide

I’m a diaper bag non-believer. Here’s what I use instead

This $28 Skip Hop diaper changing pad has totally replaced my need for a diaper bag

Updated Feb. 15, 2022

Baby Shopping Guide, Baby, Parenting

Beauty & Style

8 massage candles that are sure to up the ante between the sheets

The same old recipe can get a bit boring after awhile. One of my new favorite ways to spice things up? Massage candles.

Updated Dec. 21, 2023

Beauty & Style, Beauty & Style Shopping Guides, Self Care

Viral & Trending

This viral TikTok nails the rollercoaster of emotions you feel when trying to conceive

This TikTok perfectly captures the emotional rollercoaster of trying to get pregnant.

Updated Nov. 03, 2022

Viral & Trending, Life, News

c-section: mother holds infant in hospital operating room after c-section

Health & Wellness

Study finds some C-section babies may not need routine antibiotics

The findings can help prevent giving some infants unnecessary antibiotics at birth.

Updated Feb. 14, 2022

Health & Wellness, Birth, It's Science, Life, Pregnancy

Easter

19 of the sweetest Easter baskets that hold their treats in style

From custom Easter baskets they'll use for years to come to clever Easter basket alternatives that can be used long after the bunny hops away, we've rounded up some of the sweetest ways to hold their treats

Updated Mar. 12, 2025

Easter

Rams' Van Jefferson and family at Super Bowl

Viral & Trending

Wife of LA Rams’ wide receiver goes into labor mid-Super Bowl

Van Jefferson and his wife, Samaria, welcomed their second baby together on on Super Bowl Sunday!

Updated Feb. 14, 2022

Viral & Trending, Life, News

mother holding baby close outside - essay on a vacuum birth

Motherhood Understood

Maggie on advocating for herself and her baby after opting for a vacuum birth

"I am thankful for our due diligence to do research, get second opinions and fight for the very best care, but I often wonder what would have happened had we listened to that first doctor."

Updated Oct. 20, 2022

Motherhood Understood