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Toddler Learn & Play

Parents say curiosity matters—then tell kids “be careful” 27 times daily, according to research

It's clear we're walking a tightrope between fostering exploration and avoiding a trip to the ER.

Updated Nov. 04, 2025

Toddler Learn & Play, Child, Child Learn & Play, Toddler

Viral & Trending

The surprising science behind a mother’s touch—and why it soothes babies so deeply

What if a simple stroke could flip a “safety switch” in your baby—and even calm you too?

Updated Nov. 04, 2025

Viral & Trending, News

Child Sleep

Is melatonin safe for kids? What every exhausted parent needs to know

Before you add it to cart, pediatrician Dr. Jessica Klein wants you to pump the brakes and get the facts.

Updated Oct. 31, 2025

Child Sleep, Toddler Sleep

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

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

Our Partners

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

News

CDC expands pasta recall after 6 deaths: What parents need to know

Updated Nov. 04, 2025

News, Parenting, Safety

parents concerned about youth online safety

News

McAfee report uncovers a new kind of ‘stranger danger’ and it’s closer than you think

Updated Nov. 04, 2025

News, Parenting, Safety

boy signs to stranger for the first time

News

When a stranger signed to her son, this mom saw years of love and learning come full circle

4-year-old Luca signed his name unprompted to a Chick-fil-A cashier, his mom froze in awe.

Updated Nov. 04, 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.

Viral & Trending

The surprising science behind a mother’s touch—and why it soothes babies so deeply

Updated Nov. 04, 2025

Viral & Trending, News

Celebrity News

Carly Rae Jepsen is pregnant with her first baby

Updated Nov. 04, 2025

Celebrity News

Viral & Trending

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

Updated Nov. 03, 2025

Viral & Trending, News

News

CDC expands pasta recall after 6 deaths: What parents need to know

The CDC has expanded a pasta recall tied to Listeria deaths—parents are urged to check their freezers now

Updated Nov. 04, 2025

News, Parenting, Safety

News

McAfee report uncovers a new kind of ‘stranger danger’ and it’s closer than you think

Updated Nov. 04, 2025

News, Parenting, Safety

Getting Pregnant

12 supportive phrases moms navigating surrogacy deserve to hear

Updated Oct. 30, 2025

Getting Pregnant, Surrogacy

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

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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 Shopping Guide

13 products to help manage eczema in kids

A dermatologist shares products and easy practices to alleviate the inflammation ASAP.

Updated Dec. 22, 2022

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide, Toddler Shopping Guides

Halloween

25+ Halloween costumes from Amazon for babies, toddlers and kids

If you're more B-U-Y and less DIY, we've got you.

Updated Aug. 15, 2022

Halloween, Holidays

Halloween

30+ last-minute Halloween costumes you can pull together NOW

If your little one is going as a lion, coordinating is as easy as breaking out the khakis!

Updated Oct. 19, 2022

Halloween

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Child Learn & Play

17 must-have children’s books to celebrate International Day of the Girl

These books celebrate the power of girls, and inspire us to create a world where kids are free to be regardless of their gender.

Updated Oct. 04, 2023

Child Learn & Play, What To Read

Halloween

40 Halloween jokes that are a ghoulishly good time

Because Halloween doesn't have to be just scary, it can be funny too!

Updated Oct. 10, 2022

Halloween

Life

Shakira says she worries about her kids ‘constantly,’ and SAME

"I'm a tiger mom and a helicopter mom and all these different moms," she joked in an interview with Cosmo.

Updated Oct. 02, 2022

Life, Celebrity News, News

Celebrity News

Britney Spears personally thanks the #FreeBritney movement in new Instagram post

"I have no words … because of you guys and your constant resilience in freeing me from my conservatorship."

Updated Jan. 06, 2022

Celebrity News, Life, News

Pregnancy

I’m a midwife, and I can’t be silent about our broken birthing system

A midwife speaks about the world's other other health crisis we need to confront.

Updated Oct. 15, 2021

Pregnancy, Birth

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Parenting

100+ mom jokes from some of the funniest moms on the internet

As the saying goes, from Mother's Day to relatable parenting disasters, these mom jokes are "funny cause they're true."

Updated Aug. 30, 2022

Parenting, Entertainment

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Toddler Learn & Play

30 simple ways to entertain your toddler

For those days when your little one has lots of energy—and you don't.

Updated May. 24, 2023

Toddler Learn & Play

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Halloween

The teal pumpkin project: How you can support kids with allergies on Halloween

The Teal Pumpkin Project helps families celebrate the treat-filled holiday more safely.

Updated Sep. 27, 2024

Halloween

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Motherhood Understood

Jessica on having postpartum PTSD being the mom of two sick babies

I believe it is vital for me to share my story and to let other parents who are going through similar experiences know that they are never alone.

Updated Oct. 20, 2022

Motherhood Understood

Life

Harry Styles performs gender reveal live on stage in viral TikTok

His reaction? 10/10 adorable.

Updated Sep. 19, 2022

Life, Celebrity News, News

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Parenting

How to talk to kids about a parent’s cancer diagnosis

Before having these hard conversations, take some time to plan what to say.

Updated Mar. 22, 2024

Parenting, Women's Health

Parenting

More Americans than ever are identifying as LGBTQIA+—here’s how to talk about sexuality with your kids

Whether your child identifies as LGBTQIA+ or not, having these conversations builds trust, support and understanding.

Updated May. 03, 2022

Parenting, Child

Pregnancy

A midwife’s guide to having your best birth

From prepping your partner to not listening to scary birth stories, here's what you need to know.

Updated Feb. 01, 2023

Pregnancy, Birth, Labor & Delivery

Baby Health

Toxic heavy metals are still present in baby food: What you need to know

A new congressional report exposes the inaction of certain baby food companies.

Updated Apr. 13, 2022

Baby Health, Nutrition

Pregnancy

These unfiltered + powerful postpartum photos will make you feel seen

Modibodi and Getty believe both pregnancy AND postpartum bodies are precious. This series aims to redefine how we illustrate the postpartum experience.

Updated Sep. 30, 2022

Pregnancy, Postpartum