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’90s summers were the best summers—here’s how to recreate the magic

When we talk about the summers of our youth, we often do so with the wistful sigh of nostalgia. We want our kids to experience that same magic. And they can.

Updated Jun. 05, 2024

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News

Personal space? Not in this household—how one mom learned to embrace her toddler’s love (and elbows)

The same couch that once felt crowded with toddler limbs will one day be too empty.

Updated Jul. 30, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Baby Shopping Guide

The Lalo Hook-On Chair just solved my biggest gripe with portable high chairs

It's a travel-friendly feeding solution that doesn't compromise on ergonomics.

Updated Jul. 25, 2025

Baby Shopping Guide

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News

Most premature baby ever born celebrates his first birthday

“We’re incredibly proud of how far Nash has come.”

Updated Jul. 28, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

Midwives could cut maternal deaths nearly in half—this new data shows what’s standing in the way

Updated Jul. 08, 2025

News, Health & Wellness, Women's Health

Parenting

How screen time affects sleep—and why it matters for your child’s mental health

You want your child to unwind. You want to avoid a meltdown. But you also want them to get the sleep they need.

Updated Jul. 04, 2025

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

Health & Wellness

Everyday plastics are leaking into our food—here’s what parents need to know now

Normal, everyday actions, like twisting the cap off a water bottle, unwrapping deli meat, or microwaving leftovers in a plastic container

Updated Jul. 11, 2025

Health & Wellness, Baby, Baby Health, Children's Health

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Health & Wellness

“I just remember crying”: JWoww shares the airport moment with her son that changed everything

"We were sitting in TSA, and he decided he didn’t like that. He ripped my glasses off, broke them, and head-butted me."

Updated Jul. 17, 2025

Health & Wellness, Celebrity News, Mental Health, News

Health & Wellness

JWoww’s postpartum psychosis journey inspired a haunting film—because no one believed her

"Whether it's real or not, it's real to that person," she said.

Updated Jul. 02, 2025

Health & Wellness, Celebrity News, Mental Health, News

Health & Wellness

Dad’s mental health in the first two years has a lasting impact on kids, new study shows

“The association between paternal mental illness and poorer child development was robust.”

Updated Jun. 27, 2025

Health & Wellness, Mental Health

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

Pregnancy

A new AI breakthrough helped one couple get pregnant after 19 years

A novel AI-powered tool, developed by a team led by Dr. Zev Williams, found what doctors had never been able to detect in her husband’s semen sample—viable sperm.

Updated Jun. 28, 2025

Pregnancy, Fertility Prep More, Getting Pregnant, Journey

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News

The baby shower comment that ended a friendship—and what it reveals about how women fail each other

Updated Jul. 31, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

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News

Were you raised in a family that offered real sleep support?

“Napping still makes me anxious, and I live alone.”

Updated Jul. 31, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

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

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.

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Postpartum

Moms need help after birth—but for 1 in 6, no one outside their partner showed up

Updated Jul. 31, 2025

Postpartum, News

News

This dad canceled a ‘period party’ to protect his daughter’s privacy—and parents can’t stop applauding him

Updated Jul. 30, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

Doctor races through hospital lot to deliver mom’s fourth baby

Updated Jul. 30, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

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Parenting

Mom’s battle with toddler wardrobe choices proves a universal parenting truth (and it’s hilarious)

“I just want… the princess dresses.”

Updated Jul. 30, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

News

Parents are embracing a much-needed “Type C  Summer”—here’s how

The term “Type C parent” describes someone who strategizes for survival with structure when possible and flexibility when absolutely necessary.

Updated Jul. 30, 2025

News, Celebrity News, Parenting

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Parenting

Parents back classroom phone bans—but here’s why many moms still feel uneasy

74% of U.S. adults now support banning cell phones during class in middle and high school—up from 68% last fall.

Updated Jul. 29, 2025

Parenting, News

News

Finally, a law that gets it: Washington requires changing tables in all public restrooms

Washington's new law, passed by the state legislature and signed by Governor Jay Inslee, requires all new public buildings to install baby changing stations in every restroom: men’s, women’s, and gender-neutral.

Updated Jul. 28, 2025

News, Baby, Parenting

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Pregnant? Bookmark these 13 articles now

A guide for every stage in your incredible journey.

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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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Holiday Gift Guides

25+ of our favorite holiday gifts for 6-8-year-olds

Exciting picks that give them a little more autonomy, spark their creative interests and are just plain fun.

Updated Sep. 27, 2024

Holiday Gift Guides, Christmas

Celebrity News

Jessica Simpson shares ‘unrecognizable’ photo from the day she got sober

"I knew in this very moment I would allow myself to take back my light, show victory over my internal battle of self respect, and brave this world with piercing clarity."

Updated Aug. 30, 2022

Celebrity News, Life, News

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Pete Buttigieg reveals his newborn son spent Halloween in the hospital

The Buttigieg baby still had the perfect Halloween costume, even in the hospital.

Updated Oct. 02, 2022

Viral & Trending, Life, News

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Motherhood Understood

Laura on postpartum depression and longing for her pre-baby life

Hormones. Chemical imbalances. Sleep deprivation. Isolation. Sadness. Resentment.⁣

Updated Oct. 20, 2022

Motherhood Understood

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Life

The best funny jokes for kids appropriate for any occasion

Because laughter really is the best medicine.

Updated May. 10, 2023

Life

Baby

7 reasons November babies are special

A November birthdate is definitely something to be thankful for!

Updated Oct. 18, 2023

Baby

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Parenting

Mothers don’t want more ‘self-care.’ They want society to care.

American mothers are not well. And self-care is not the answer.

Updated Sep. 08, 2022

Parenting, Life

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News

Mom couldn’t get through to 911 when her 6-year-old became unresponsive

Due to the national shortage of 911 dispatchers, one mom couldn't get help when her daughter needed it.

Updated Sep. 28, 2022

News, Life, Viral & Trending

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Viral & Trending

Dear Joe Rogan and Tucker Carlson: Yes, dads should take care of their babies too

These two men seem to be utterly confused about why having a dad take care of his own baby is a good thing.

Updated Sep. 28, 2022

Viral & Trending, Life, News

Relationships

Here’s why you might be having pain during sex, according to experts

Can we talk about the fact that this affects 3 out of 4 women?

Updated Apr. 22, 2022

Relationships, Marriage & Partnerships, Women's Health

Children's Health

How to expertly manage your child’s food allergies during events and holidays—and have peace of mind

As a mom of two children with severe food allergies, big gatherings can bring added stress.

Updated May. 02, 2024

Children's Health, Entertaining, The Holidays

Food

8 homemade holiday food gifts for families to make together

These kid-tested gifts are simple enough for busy parents to make and sweet enough for any child to enjoy.

Updated Nov. 09, 2022

Food, The Holidays

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The Holidays

50+ awesome experience gifts to give—instead of toys

Experience gifts can be the best gifts for kids.

Updated Sep. 16, 2024

The Holidays, Holiday Gift Guides

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Food

15 plant-based Thanksgiving dishes your kids will totally love

Every recipe here is kid-tested and easy enough for busy parents to pull off. Yum.

Updated Oct. 24, 2022

Food, Thanksgiving

Work & Motherhood

Paid maternity leave saves mothers’ lives and livelihoods. Now we’re losing our best shot at it.

The mere fact that paid leave for new mothers and fathers is still not seen as critical to our national infrastructure is a devastating blow to all women.

Updated Apr. 22, 2022

Work & Motherhood, Women's Health

Holiday Gift Guides

30+ fun & practical holiday gifts for 1-year-olds ✨

The joyful and educational toys that top our list.

Updated Sep. 19, 2024

Holiday Gift Guides, Holidays

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News

Dear Congress: Paid leave is not a perk. It’s a requirement.

Paid family leave has been cut from the Democrats' proposed "Build Back Better" spending plan.

Updated Oct. 30, 2021

News, Family Finances & Budgeting, Life

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Women's Health

What not to say when your friend has breast cancer (and what to say instead)

When a friend comes to us with bad news, we often struggle to find the right words. When a friend confides that they’ve just received a breast cancer diagnosis, we might struggle to find any words at all.

Updated Oct. 04, 2024

Women's Health, Community & Friendship