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Child Learn & Play

Body language expert shares 3 simple ways to raise socially skilled kids

Updated Oct. 06, 2025
Child Learn & Play
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Postpartum

A breakthrough for postpartum moms: What new research really says about tirzepatide and breastfeeding

“It’s not about racing to thinness. It’s about giving women safe, evidence-based options.”

Updated Oct. 06, 2025
Postpartum, News
Grandparents
Grandparents & Extended Families

What if paying grandparents for child care could solve America’s childcare crisis?

The childcare solution America keeps overlooking might already be living down the street.

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
Grandparents & Extended Families, News, Parenting, Relationships
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Work & Motherhood

Stay-at-home mom describes the uneasy shift from earning to ‘our money’—and why so many relate

When a stay-at-home mom admitted that spending “our money” still feels uncomfortable, millions of parents nodded along.

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
Work & Motherhood, Career & Money, News, Viral & Trending

Health & Wellness

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Children's Health

An education expert’s plan for parents navigating climate anxiety in kids (when you’re scared too)

Updated Oct. 09, 2025
Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Mental Health
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Health & Wellness

That alarm sound is actually ruining your day—here’s why (and what to do about it)

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
Health & Wellness, Women's Health
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Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

I wanted to be proactive about my health—this platform made it easy

Everlywell emphasized context and care in a way that acknowledged the realities of women’s health.

Updated Oct. 06, 2025
Health & Wellness Shopping Guide
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Pregnancy

White House links Tylenol in pregnancy to autism—what moms really need to know

Can you take Tylenol when pregnant? What does the science actually say? And what should I do if I’m in pain or running a fever?

Updated Sep. 24, 2025
Pregnancy, Health & Wellness, News, Women's Health
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Health & Wellness

Chrissy Teigen on motherhood, postpartum healing, and advocating for kids with Type 1 diabetes

Chrissy Teigen opens up about surprises in motherhood, embracing imperfection, and her son’s Type 1 diabetes diagnosis.

Updated Sep. 17, 2025
Health & Wellness, Children's Health, Podcast, The Motherly Podcast
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Health & Wellness

Parents tried this simple trick—and their babies focused twice as long

Simple interactions may be more effective than others at keeping a baby’s attention

Updated Sep. 12, 2025
Health & Wellness, Children's Health

2025 State of Motherhood Survey

Motherhood can be so many things. And we want to hear what it’s like for you in 2025.

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Pregnancy

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Pregnancy

Cardi B opened up about prenatal depression—and she’s helping moms feel less alone

She admitted that thoughts of raising her baby alone and losing her partner’s companionship spiralled into sadness and depression.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
Pregnancy, Celebrity News, News
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News

One workplace law cut miscarriage rates by nearly 10%—and it’s changing how we treat pregnancy at work

When workplaces make small accommodations, pregnancy outcomes improve dramatically.

Updated Oct. 09, 2025
News, Getting Pregnant, Miscarriage & Loss, Pregnancy
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Viral & Trending

The car ride that turned into emergency delivery—and somehow, everyone stayed calm

When your hospital run turns into an emergency delivery, calm, faith, and teamwork can make all the difference

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
Viral & Trending, News, Pregnancy
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Celebrity News

Kieran Culkin’s wife Jazz Charton is 9 months pregnant—fulfilling their Oscars “baby pact”

The couple, who already share daughter Kinsey, 6, and son Wilder, 4, are adding another little one to the family.

Updated Sep. 30, 2025
Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

News

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Parenting

Girl dad asks why his toddler watches his workouts—her answer has parents in stitches

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
Parenting, News, Viral & Trending
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Work & Motherhood

This mom brought her baby to a meeting—and reminded us what true workplace support look

A working mom nervously brought her baby to a meeting—but instead of judgment, she found laughter, care, and a glimpse of what family-first workplaces could be

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
Work & Motherhood, Career & Money, News, Parenting, Viral & Trending
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Parenting

Baby wouldn’t stop crying—and this mom found a way to stay present through the noise

Remember babies co-regulate, so if their parent is in an elevated state, they are likely to stay in that state longer as well.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

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.

Here are all the celebrity babies born in 2021!

Wait until you hear her queenly name!

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.”

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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Pregnancy

Cardi B opened up about prenatal depression—and she’s helping moms feel less alone

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
Pregnancy, Celebrity News, News
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Safety

A mom bought her daughter new shoes—then faced the reality of what safety means in America

Updated Oct. 09, 2025
Safety, News, Parenting, Viral & Trending
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News

One workplace law cut miscarriage rates by nearly 10%—and it’s changing how we treat pregnancy at work

Updated Oct. 09, 2025
News, Getting Pregnant, Miscarriage & Loss, Pregnancy

Parenting

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Parenting

Girl dad asks why his toddler watches his workouts—her answer has parents in stitches

A 3-year-old’s reason for watching her dad’s workout has every girl dad laughing—and slightly bracing for the future

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
Parenting, News, Viral & Trending
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Work & Motherhood

This mom brought her baby to a meeting—and reminded us what true workplace support look

A working mom nervously brought her baby to a meeting—but instead of judgment, she found laughter, care, and a glimpse of what family-first workplaces could be

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
Work & Motherhood, Career & Money, News, Parenting, Viral & Trending
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Parenting

Baby wouldn’t stop crying—and this mom found a way to stay present through the noise

Remember babies co-regulate, so if their parent is in an elevated state, they are likely to stay in that state longer as well.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
Parenting, News, Viral & Trending
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Safety

A mom bought her daughter new shoes—then faced the reality of what safety means in America

“I had to break it to her that I’m so sorry, mama,” she says quietly in the video. “We can’t bring those to school.”

Updated Oct. 09, 2025
Safety, News, Parenting, Viral & Trending
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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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Thanksgiving

20 Thanksgiving-themed coloring pages your little turkey will love

Encourage your child’s creativity with this fun Thanksgiving activity.

Updated Oct. 18, 2023
Thanksgiving, Child Learn & Play
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Holiday Gift Guides

25+ holiday gifts to delight any 5-year-old

These surefire hits provide plenty of opportunity to learn and explore–without even realizing it!

Updated Sep. 26, 2024
Holiday Gift Guides, Child Shopping Guide
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Season 9

The Highwomen’s Natalie Hemby opens up about how learning to say no made her a better mom

You can’t do it all as a working mom, and that’s okay.

Updated Dec. 12, 2024
Season 9, Entertainment, Our Partners, Podcast
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Viral & Trending

Mom shares brilliant way to challenge ‘rude’ behavior in viral post

This is how you can empathetically teach your children about emotional maturity.

Updated Sep. 28, 2022
Viral & Trending, Life, News
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Toddler Shopping Guides

25+ of our favorite gifts for 4-year-olds–from the practical to the fun

These fresh picks encourage preschoolers to get lost in their creativity and imagination.

Updated Sep. 24, 2024
Toddler Shopping Guides, Christmas, Holiday Gift Guides, Holidays
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Celebrity News

Tyler and Catelynn have emotional reunion with daughter Carly on ‘Teen Mom OG’

The 'Teen Mom OG' stars have always been raw and honest about the ups and downs of adoption.

Updated Sep. 28, 2022
Celebrity News, Life, News
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Covid

5 kid-friendly travel ideas for the Covid era

With so many families in desperate need of a break and reconnection, a little getaway might be just what the doctor ordered.

Updated Mar. 21, 2023
Covid, Adult, Child, Travel
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Getting Pregnant

Your guide to getting pregnant with IUI

Two midwives share everything you need to know about the fertility process.

Updated Nov. 04, 2022
Getting Pregnant, Fertility Prep More, Health & Wellness, Infertility, Journey, Life, Marriage & Partnerships, Pregnancy, Relationships, Women's Health
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Our Partners

Shh! This holiday gift hack will make your life easier + better

Allow us to let you in on a little secret..

Updated Apr. 29, 2022
Our Partners
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Celebrity News

Alyssa Milano once thought her miscarriages were ‘punishment’ for her abortions

The actress talks about how her Catholic faith impacted her feelings about her own miscarriages and abortions.

Updated Sep. 23, 2022
Celebrity News
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News

‘Nightmare’ IVF mixup results in two moms delivering each other’s babies

The two L.A. couples in the IVF clinic mixup have been raising one another's babies for several months.

Updated Sep. 28, 2022
News, Life, Viral & Trending
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Community & Friendship

In the absence of ‘the village,’ mothers struggle most

It takes a village, but there are no villages.

Updated Apr. 26, 2022
Community & Friendship
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Community & Friendship

I couldn’t find my village when I became a working mom—so I created it

My circle of friends got smaller when I became a mom. I changed that.

Updated Nov. 10, 2021
Community & Friendship, Life, Relationships
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Relationships

The real reason it’s so hard to make mom friends

If there are so many of us looking for more mom friends, then why is it so hard to actually make them?

Updated Apr. 22, 2022
Relationships, Community & Friendship
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Viral & Trending

Viral Instagram photos show what friendship after miscarriage looks like

When one woman experienced a miscarriage, her friend stepped up for her in the most beautiful way.

Updated Aug. 24, 2022
Viral & Trending, Life
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Viral & Trending

President Biden gives Big Bird sweet shoutout for getting Covid vaccine

President Biden's shoutout came after anti-vaxxers bullied the Sesame Street character online.

Updated Nov. 08, 2021
Viral & Trending, Covid, Life
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Motherhood Understood

Rachel on the anger and grief she felt from losing her baby

"Grief and anger surged within me. I felt like my body had betrayed me."

Updated Oct. 20, 2022
Motherhood Understood
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Baby Names

33 popular girl names & their beautiful meanings

From Olivia to Charlotte and beyond, here are some of the most popular girl names today and their meanings.

Updated May. 24, 2022
Baby Names
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Baby Names

75+ gender-neutral baby names you’ll love

From Archer to Zion, we've found some pretty fantastic unisex baby name options for you to consider.

Updated Jan. 09, 2023
Baby Names
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Baby Names

100+ unique baby names as special as your new little one

Every child born is original and unique, and these names reflect that beautiful sentiment.

Updated Mar. 05, 2024
Baby Names
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