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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

Viral & Trending

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

Updated Sep. 03, 2025

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

Parenting

Why some moms check every backpack on a playdate—and what it says about parenting today

When does checking a child’s belongings become a tool for guidance, and when does it cross the line?

Updated Aug. 28, 2025

Parenting, 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.

Woman describing her 6 year old's questions

Parenting

Mom’s 6-year-old asks the kind of questions that leave parents laughing—and low-key rethinking life

Updated Aug. 28, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

News

Why a mom’s claim that her kids are her “built-in best friends” sparked a wave of concern

Updated Aug. 29, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

Mom finally discovers where her missing makeup went—and parents can’t stop laughing at the culprit

Updated Aug. 28, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

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

mom teaches daughter empathy and kindness

Back To School

Before school starts, this mom delivers a kindness lesson her daughter won’t forget

“The cool thing about being a human is that we’re all different.”

Updated Sep. 03, 2025

Back To School, Parenting

Parenting

This Disney mom turned theme parks into her kids’ classroom—and parents are fascinated

“That’s not the only place we learn. But as Disney locals here in Mickey’s backyard, it just was inevitable for us to start learning in the parks.”

Updated Sep. 02, 2025

Parenting, Child, Child Learn & Play

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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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Travel

This mountain lodge in Belize is the family adventure you’ve been looking for

Tucked into the Mountain Pine Ridge region it's a true gem.

Updated Jan. 10, 2025

Travel

Iron infusion: An image of a pregnant woman holding her belly

Health & Wellness

Iron infusions: A new global standard for boosting pregnancy outcomes?

A groundbreaking study has revealed that a single iron infusion during the third trimester can significantly reduce anemia in pregnant women

Updated Jan. 10, 2025

Health & Wellness, Women's Health

TikTok: A family during a pregnancy announcement

News

When pregnancy announcements don’t go as planned—this mom’s viral video hits hard

She shares her family’s hilariously underwhelming reaction to her pregnancy announcement, sparking a wave of conversation.

Updated Jan. 10, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Chicago adoption: An image of a woman with her son

News

Chicago man reunites with long-lost mother after adoption and helps keep her bakery alive

“It’s the most joyful story and time in my life,” Lindsey told ABC News. “In my senior years, all of this has come together.”

Updated Jan. 10, 2025

News, Adoption, Parenting

Baby Health

FDA sets new limits on lead in baby food—what parents need to know

This new update aims to reduce lead exposure in young children.

Updated Feb. 17, 2025

Baby Health, Baby, Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules, News, Safety

Reddit story: An image of 60 lost toddler socks laid out on a table

News

Parent’s laundry fail goes viral after 60 toddler socks mysteriously disappear

I have five kids, one husband, two feet, and absolutely no idea how to conquer the misery that is family sock management.

Updated Jan. 10, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

Are kids’ packed sports schedules out of hand? A mom’s viral TikTok post sparks debate

As a mom of five with four kids in sports, I get it. Sports have brought my kids focus, discipline, and joy, but keeping up with their schedules is exhausting.

Updated Jan. 13, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

California wildfires: An image of trees burning

Parenting

How to talk to your kids about wildfires

Whether your child is seeing smoky skies or hearing about fires on the news, they’re likely to have big questions—and it’s okay if you don’t have all the answers.

Updated Mar. 05, 2025

Parenting, Safety

Motherhood: A mother playing with her baby

Life

Feeling like you’re failing at motherhood? Read this

You should be proud. Proud of the way you mother.

Updated Jan. 09, 2025

Life, Motherly Stories

News

This 3-year-old’s voice note left her dad in tears on his wedding day

“Hello Daddy, it’s me, Evie,” her little voice chirped in the now-viral TikTok video, which has racked up over 82 million views on TikTok in just five days.

Updated Jan. 08, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

TikTok: A soon=-to-be mom explaining her unpopular baby-raising rules

News

This mom’s ‘unpopular’ postpartum rules have TikTok talking—here’s why

Isabelle’s list included rules like only using formula imported from Europe and not changing diapers for the first three weeks of her baby’s life.

Updated Jan. 08, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

Reddit AITA: Is a wedding the right time for a gender reveal? One bride’s dilemma on family boundaries

Life’s biggest milestones don’t always happen on a neat timeline.

Updated Jan. 08, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Baby Health

How to safely babywear in winter: A new mom’s guide to staying warm

How to do it and what to wear (besides baby, of course).

Updated Jan. 08, 2025

Baby Health, Baby

Viral TikTok: A grandmother comforting a crying baby on a plane

News

Viral video of 3 grandmothers helping a crying baby reminds us of the magic of kindness

“This was on Gray’s first plane ride. She started screaming 30 mins into the flight. These women saw how overwhelmed I was. And held out their arms to offer help."

Updated Jan. 08, 2025

News, Viral & Trending