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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

dog alerts mom about son's low blood sugar

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

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

Updated Oct. 20, 2025

Our Partners, Children's Health

Motherly

8 ways dads-to-be can truly show up during the third trimester

Eight concrete ways dads-to-be can show up in the third trimester. Learn warning signs, practice labor support and prep the fourth trimester. Practical, calm and evidence-based.

Updated Oct. 30, 2025

Motherly, Pregnancy, Third Trimester

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

Carly Rae Jepsen is pregnant with her first baby

Updated Nov. 03, 2025

Celebrity News

Viral & Trending

A 38-week babymoon went viral — what doctors say parents often miss about flying late in pregnancy

An OB-GYN’s warning after a TikTok went viral highlights why traveling in the final weeks of pregnancy carries real risks.

Updated Nov. 03, 2025

Viral & Trending, News

News

Child therapist “10 truths” go viral: What actually works at home

“When we know better, we do better and that’s how we break cycles"

Updated Nov. 03, 2025

News, Parenting, 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.

Parenting

The 5-second trick that keeps one mom from yelling when her kids make a mess

Updated Nov. 03, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

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’

Updated Oct. 31, 2025

Postpartum, Celebrity News, News

News

Child therapist “10 truths” go viral: What actually works at home

“When we know better, we do better and that’s how we break cycles"

Updated Nov. 03, 2025

News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

Parenting

The 5-second trick that keeps one mom from yelling when her kids make a mess

When her 6-year-old spilled yogurt on the couch, one mom resisted the urge to yell—and changed her whole parenting mindset instead.

Updated Nov. 03, 2025

Parenting, 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

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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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Health & Wellness

Fisher-Price recalls more than 250,000 stroller toys due to choking hazard

Fisher-Price has issued a recall of approximately 253,000 Brunch & Go stroller toys after discovering they could pose a choking risk to little ones.

Updated Apr. 15, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health

Postpartum

Kylie Kelce’s dos and don’ts for talking to postpartum moms (because some of y’all need a reminder)

In her “Postpartum Special” episode of Not Gonna Lie, Kylie dives into the raw, unfiltered experience of welcoming baby number four.

Updated Apr. 11, 2025

Postpartum, Birth

Life

‘April Theory’ is helping moms feel more like themselves again—here’s how

For moms especially, it’s not just an aesthetic vibe. It’s science-backed. It’s seasonal. And it might be the exact reset our nervous systems have been begging for.

Updated Apr. 10, 2025

Life, Parenting

Baby

A womb transplant between sisters led to this history-making birth—and new hope for families everywhere

After a decade of waiting, Grace and her husband Angus welcomed their miracle baby, Amy Isabel — the first child in the UK born following a womb transplant.

Updated Apr. 10, 2025

Baby, Baby Health, Birth, Birth Stories, Health & Wellness, News, Women's Health

News

A pediatrician grandma’s $20 travel tip is going viral—and parents are rushing to Amazon

A pediatrician—and grandma—holds up a tiny device that costs just around $20—and parents everywhere are calling it a game-changer

Updated Apr. 24, 2025

News, Children's Health, Grandparents & Extended Families, Health & Wellness, Viral & Trending

Postpartum

“It’s so scary”: Meghan Markle shares her postpartum preeclampsia story—and the pressure to show up anyway

That pressure to perform isn’t just something celebrities face. It’s something many mothers feel.

Updated Apr. 10, 2025

Postpartum, Celebrity News, News

Parenting

This video exposed a hard truth about bullying we rarely admit

Rachel points out that most anti-bullying lessons focus on helping kids identify and protect themselves from an anonymous “evil bully.”

Updated Apr. 09, 2025

Parenting, Child

News

Mom gives daughter sushi once—what she expects next leaves her speechless

A TikTok sparked the most relatable parenting conversation of 2025. Her sage advice? "If I haven't learned anything else about being a parent, it's that you better not introduce your child to something that you cannot maintain."

Updated Apr. 09, 2025

News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

Relationships

Mom blocks visitors from meeting her baby—and accidentally creates a moment no one will forget

Newborn boundaries can be tough to enforce—especially when you're a first-time mom and your extended family can’t wait to meet the baby.

Updated Apr. 09, 2025

Relationships, Grandparents & Extended Families, News, Viral & Trending

Viral & Trending

When your baby is a mini-me of dad, but you did all the heavy lifting

We put in the work, but Dad gets the genetic credit.

Updated Apr. 09, 2025

Viral & Trending, Parenting

News

The performance of ‘having it all’: What The White Lotus gets right about friendship, womanhood, and the pressure to stay perfect

Even our most trusted friendships can hold comparison, performance, and grief—for the choices we made, and the ones we didn’t.

Updated Apr. 09, 2025

News, Life, Viral & Trending

Our Partners

Calming your concerns: how on-time vaccinations protect your child

Dr. Kisha Davis is a family physician, public health leader, and mom of three who knows firsthand what it’s like to sit on both sides of the exam room.

Updated Apr. 08, 2025

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