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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

toddler waiting for blankie in the laundry

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.

State of Motherhood

This time-lapse proves moms are never off the clock

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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

Instagram: An image of a dad opening a gift from his daughter

News

She saved every text her dad sent—then turned them into something unforgettable

In a video shared on Leah’s Instagram, her dad is seen unwrapping the rectangular package at his home in Texas on Christmas morning.

Updated Jan. 09, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Reddit AITA: A picture of a mom holding her baby

News

Reddit AITA: A mom told her friend not to bring her newborn to the party—was that the right call?

Moms deserve grace, support, and flexibility as they navigate a world that doesn’t always make it easy.

Updated Jan. 15, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

TikTok: An image of a toddler waking up his mother

News

This toddler’s 5:45 a.m. wake-up call is straight out of a horror movie

The moment, equal parts hilarious and unexpectedly spooky, quickly captivated TikTok.

Updated Jan. 07, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Reddit AITA: An image of a mom packing a bag with her child

News

Mom moves her family for career, in-laws explode—call her ‘selfish for taking their grandchild away’

She’s the breadwinner—and she dared to say that her financial contributions gave her the final say.

Updated Jan. 08, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Child Learn & Play

10 easy Lunar New Year crafts and activities for kids to celebrate the Year of the Snake

Celebrate the Chinese New Year with fun crafts.

Updated Jan. 07, 2025

Child Learn & Play, Holidays

Images of a dad speaking about how to handle a bully

Viral & Trending

Why this dad refused to punish his son for bullying—and what he did instead

Instead of dictating how his son should make amends, Forseth empowered Lincoln to figure out how to make things right.

Updated Jan. 07, 2025

Viral & Trending, Parenting

Baby Health

How cold is too cold for a baby to go outside?

We have the answer, mama.

Updated Jan. 06, 2023

Baby Health, Baby Shopping Guide

Baby Names

25 inspiring baby names for January babies

New year, new baby.

Updated Dec. 15, 2022

Baby Names, Pregnancy

Parenting

A retired teacher shares the biggest parenting mistake she saw throughout her career

“Kids are fun. You’ve got to enjoy them. They wanted them to be something that — most of us aren’t…"

Updated Jan. 07, 2025

Parenting

An image of a mom cleaning muddy snow off her child's jacket. Snow days aren't a break for working moms.

Career & Money

Snow days aren’t a break for parents—they’re a caregiving crisis

“Kids are probably going to pop into Zoom calls, and I might just have to have an extended lunch break to take them sledding!”

Updated Jan. 06, 2025

Career & Money, Work & Motherhood

Golden Globes: An image of Demi Moore and her daughters holding her award

News

Moms owned the 2025 Golden Globes—from Demi Moore’s emotional win to Pamela Anderson’s bold statement

Finally, women—and especially mothers—taking up the space they’ve always deserved in an industry that hasn’t always been kind to them.

Updated Jan. 06, 2025

News, Celebrity News

Old people baby names: An image of an elderly lady holding a smiling infant

Pregnancy

‘Old people baby names’ are the 2025 trend we didn’t know we needed

Move over, Kayden and Mia—here comes Walter, Mabel, and Ethel, ready to make their mark with vintage charm and a sense of history.

Updated Jan. 06, 2025

Pregnancy, Baby Names

Viral TikTok: Images of a little girl putting her baby doll to bed

News

Toddler’s hilarious baby doll bedtime routine leaves mom speechless

Every mom has had that moment where they see their child mimicking something they’ve said or done—but sometimes, kids take it in a direction you definitely didn’t see coming.

Updated Jan. 06, 2025

News, Viral & Trending