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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

Baby Health

Mississippi declares emergency as infant deaths rise—the crisis every parent should know about

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

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

This sister duo created the most viral baby product on Instagram—and changed the game of snot-sucking

Updated Aug. 15, 2025

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

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

Florida just made parking easier for pregnant moms—could your state be next?

The CDC notes that many pregnancy complications, such as preeclampsia or pelvic instability, impact walking or standing.

Updated Jul. 25, 2025

News, Pregnancy

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

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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

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

Parenting

The hidden labor behind kids’ birthdays—and why moms are done carrying it alone

A mom’s Reddit post reveals the hidden labor behind kids’ birthdays, from planning to presents, and why recognition matters.

Updated Aug. 28, 2025

Parenting, Motherhood Understood

Birth Stories

They went in for a 38-week appointment… and came home with a baby

At 38 weeks pregnant, they expected a quick check-in with their doctor and then to head back home to keep preparing for their baby’s arrival.

Updated Aug. 27, 2025

Birth Stories, Baby, Birth, Parenting

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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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Black History Month

Black History Month: The untold stories of the mothers who shaped history

Shining a light on the mothers of Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, and James Baldwin.

Updated Feb. 05, 2024

Black History Month, Life

Pregnancy

18 of the most beautiful baby names with positive meanings

Parents are opting for baby names imbued with happiness and positivity.

Updated Nov. 04, 2022

Pregnancy, Baby Names

Celebrity News

Nick Cannon is expecting his 8th child after losing his infant son last month

The talk show host revealed the happy news while also talking about the love he has for each of his children.

Updated Jan. 31, 2022

Celebrity News, Life, News

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Celebrity News

‘Bridgerton’ star Nicola Coughlan begs fans to stop commenting on her body

"Hello! So just a thing- if you have an opinion about my body please, please don't share it with me."

Updated Jan. 31, 2022

Celebrity News, Life, News

Baby Shopping Guide

These eco-friendly diapers make perfect gifts for mamas—and mother earth

Traditional disposable diapers take 500 years to decompose. 😲

Updated Oct. 31, 2022

Baby Shopping Guide, Parenting

Viral & Trending

This book skyrocketed to #1 on Amazon after being banned by a Tennessee school board

Sales of 'Maus' have skyrocketed in recent days after it was banned over language and depictions of nudity.

Updated Oct. 04, 2022

Viral & Trending, Life, News, What To Read

Celebrity News

This is not a drill: Rihanna is going to be a mama!

This will be the first baby for the singer, fashion, and makeup icon.

Updated Jan. 31, 2022

Celebrity News, Life, News

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Motherhood Understood

Atanasia on having PPD with her second and not responding well to medication

I think the most important thing to know if you’re going through PPD is that it CAN get better. You will get better.

Updated Oct. 20, 2022

Motherhood Understood

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Women's Health

I’m a nutritionist: Here are my favorite prenatal vitamins to recommend

Plus when to start taking them.

Updated Aug. 29, 2024

Women's Health, Fertility Prep More, Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

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News

Breastfeeding rates dropped during the pandemic, also contributing to the formula shortage

Formula is still in short supply as demand has continued to increase during the pandemic.

Updated May. 31, 2022

News

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Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

I’m a skincare addict and I swear by this drugstore moisturizer

It fixed my eczema-addled skin and costs less than 16 bucks.

Updated Oct. 30, 2024

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides, Beauty, Beauty & Style

Viral tweet on infertility from dad's perspective

Viral & Trending

Viral tweets highlight the heartbreak of infertility for partners, too

"We can try again in a month or two. Hope springs eternal. But every time it doesn't work, it costs you something deep in yourself."

Updated Nov. 03, 2022

Viral & Trending, Fertility Prep More

News

Milk banks are desperate for breastmilk donations as nationwide supply dwindles

The need for milk donations in North America is urgent.

Updated Jan. 28, 2022

News, Life

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Relationships

Creative Valentine’s date night ideas for sleep-deprived parents

You don't even have to go out to rekindle your post-baby relationship.

Updated Jan. 31, 2025

Relationships

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Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

Experiencing skin flare-ups? This pregnancy-safe skincare brand is for you

These skin serums work serious magic. ✨

Updated Nov. 04, 2022

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides, Life, Pregnancy Products

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Life

It’s science: A major factor in child development? The mother’s mindset.

Your own growth mindset can protect your kids—even babies—from stress.

Updated Nov. 30, 2022

Life, Baby, Baby Health, Child, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, It's Science, Parenting, Toddler, Toddler Health

Viral & Trending

Triplet mom goes viral on TikTok for showing rare type of breastmilk engorgement

Have you ever experienced "pitties?"

Updated Oct. 31, 2022

Viral & Trending, Life, News

News

Toddler saves family from fire after parents lost sense of smell to Covid

The little boy woke up his mom by saying "Momma, hot!"

Updated Jan. 27, 2022

News, Life

Valentines Day

11 heartwarming Valentine’s Day movies for kids that they’ll love

An age-by-age guide to some sweet flicks.

Updated Jan. 31, 2025

Valentines Day, What To Watch

Toddler Shopping Guides

Nugget just dropped two Sesame Street styles–but they won’t last long!

Today's drops are available directly from their website but like all their releases, likely won't last long.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022

Toddler Shopping Guides, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play

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