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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

Work & Motherhood

The model who turned her maternity brand into a lifeline for isolated moms

Updated Sep. 02, 2025

Work & Motherhood

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

News

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

As their paws pressed down, her unborn baby kicked back, as if saying hello to his furry siblings.

Updated Aug. 29, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

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

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

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

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

A mom just set a Guinness World Record by running barefoot across Lego—and every parent knows how she trained for it

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Entertainment

Sesame Street is coming to YouTube—and parents say it’s the comfort watch kids need now

For millennial parents, Sesame Street’s YouTube debut feels personal

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

Entertainment, News, Viral & Trending, What To Watch

News

Teaching kids to spot ‘weaponized incompetence’ before it becomes a habit

By calmly calling out the behavior, Huffman equipped her son with language

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

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

How a baby’s autograph-covered helmet became the sweetest surprise of the US Open

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

Penn Badgley quietly introduces his new role: dad of twins

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

News, Celebrity News

News

Viral video captures firstborn crashing baby’s giggle session with a laugh no one will forget

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

News, Baby, Viral & Trending

Toddler

This little girl’s bedtime clapback proves kids always have the last word

“Kids always know exactly how to cut you down at bedtime 😂.”

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

Toddler, News, Parenting, Toddler Sleep, Viral & Trending

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Toddler Sleep

This viral blankie story proves kids know exactly what they need to feel safe

When the youngest gets attention, the oldest often steps in with their own showstopper act.

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

Toddler Sleep, Parenting, Toddler

Viral & Trending

$1,650 in the U.S. vs. $120 in Sweden: How one video highlights the daycare gap that’s frustrating parents

The comparison has struck a nerve and sparked conversations about what kind of daycare system parents deserve.

Updated Sep. 03, 2025

Viral & Trending, Career & Money, Family Finances & Budgeting, News, Parenting

Back To School

Parents say they’ll go into debt to help kids fit in—here’s how to navigate back-to-school pressure

Parents of K–12 and college students plan to spend an average of $741 this year—$200 more than last year.

Updated Sep. 03, 2025

Back To School, Career & Money, Family Finances & Budgeting, Parenting

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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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Parenting

How to talk to your kids about Jewish history and culture

Raising kids with cultural sensitivities and curiosity about their peers and the world starts early.

Updated Sep. 11, 2023

Parenting, Rosh Hashanah

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Five to 12-Month-Old Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules

How much sleep does a 12-month-old baby need?

Sleep guidance and tips from a sleep consultant on your one-year-old.

Updated Apr. 19, 2022

Five to 12-Month-Old Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules, Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules

Shop

Talli Baby review: This all-in-one logging device is worth the price

You won't miss a beat.

Updated Mar. 09, 2022

Shop

A Little Girl Playing With Colorful Wooden Blocks On Floor

Home Shopping Guides

20 stylish storage solutions for all your kids’ toys & books

Declutter in the most painless way possible.

Updated Jan. 07, 2025

Home Shopping Guides, Child Shopping Guide

Birth Stories

I’m a survivor. I’m a NICU mama.

Walking out of the hospital with a NICU baby is a true miracle.

Updated Aug. 26, 2024

Birth Stories, Motherly Stories

Miscarriage & Loss

Pregnancy loss leave must be included in our parental leave conversation

And first, we need to de-stigmatize it.

Updated Oct. 12, 2023

Miscarriage & Loss

Life

It’s Science: Mama’s voice reduces pain in premature babies

New research shows that when mamas talk, babies are soothed.

Updated Nov. 21, 2022

Life, Health & Wellness, It's Science

Baby

AAP just quietly changed breast milk storage guidelines and moms everywhere are rejoicing

The new recommendations were first noticed on Reddit.

Updated Aug. 25, 2022

Baby, News

Blended Families

This mom’s viral TikTok hack will make your child’s co-parenting schedule a whole lot easier

The wonders of a dry erase board and a simple formula can be easily replicated.

Updated Mar. 18, 2022

Blended Families, Viral & Trending

Career & Money

7 ways companies can support new moms on maternity leave

Companies need to stop punishing new mothers for taking maternity leave.

Updated Oct. 05, 2022

Career & Money, Life

Pregnancy

“I was not ready”—This mom’s honest post about maternity leave is so relatable

"As a majority income source for our family, I was forced to suck it up, put on a smile, and get back to work."

Updated Jan. 19, 2023

Pregnancy, Parental Leave, Postpartum

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Work & Motherhood

To the burned-out working mom: I see you

Sometimes it feels like "leaning in" means overload. But mama, we've got this.

Updated Nov. 20, 2023

Work & Motherhood, Mental Health

Baby Shopping Guide

10 block sets that boost baby and toddler brains

Name a more versatile and long-lasting toy. We'll wait.

Updated May. 05, 2022

Baby Shopping Guide, Toddler Learn & Play

It's Science

It’s science: Your kids are learning all the time—school or no school

The whole world is a classroom, and they learn from it every day (so don't stress about those worksheets).

Updated Jan. 24, 2022

It's Science, Child, Child, Child Learn & Play, Covid, Health & Wellness, Life, Parenting

Grandparents & Extended Families

It’s science: Babysitting your grandkids helps you live longer

Science shows grandparents who watch their grandchildren add an average of five years to their lives.

Updated Aug. 26, 2022

Grandparents & Extended Families, It's Science

Work & Motherhood

When all you feel is guilt: A letter to new working moms

A letter to new mamas who are back at work.

Updated Aug. 30, 2022

Work & Motherhood, Career & Money, Life, Parenting

Child

Mama’s little helper:How to promote helping behavior in your toddler

Want your child to help out more with everyday tasks? It's all in the timing.

Updated Nov. 30, 2022

Child, Child Milestones, Parenting

Rosh Hashanah

10 delicious Rosh Hashanah recipes for the whole family

Welcome in the Jewish New Year!

Updated Sep. 13, 2023

Rosh Hashanah

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Motherly Stories

I am so thankful for this beautiful chaos that is motherhood

Three little kids, a husband, a full time job, a house, a dog, and 1,000 other random things that require my attention—it's a lot. A lot of chaos, a lot of mess, and lot of exhaustion.

Updated Oct. 17, 2022

Motherly Stories

mom holding newborn baby- maternity leave is not a vacation

Motherly Stories

5 lies I believed about maternity leave

1. I believed that maternity leave would be a "break."

Updated Dec. 07, 2022

Motherly Stories, Parental Leave

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