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25 phrases to inspire confidence in your child

5. "You can do hard things."

Updated Oct. 01, 2025

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Parenting

Why thousands of parents are obsessed with this playful lesson on ‘minding your business’

“This is your business. This is her business.”

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Car Seat Safety

Hundreds of thousands of car seats pulled: What parents need to know now

Updated Oct. 02, 2025

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AI can now scan a mammogram and reveal a woman’s 5-year cancer risk—what moms should know

This technology could give mothers greater agency, earlier signals, and more opportunities—not just more anxiety.

Updated Oct. 01, 2025

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

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

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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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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

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

Parenting

How much does daycare really cost? Moms across the U.S. share the shocking range

If you’ve ever wondered how much daycare might set you back, you’re not alone.

Updated Sep. 12, 2025

Parenting, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Safety

Health & Wellness

A pediatrician’s quick action saved his daughter from choking—here’s the skill he says all parents need

Here’s how one dad saved his daughter—and the skills that can save yours, too.

Updated Sep. 08, 2025

Health & Wellness, Baby, Baby Health, Children's Health, Parenting

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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

Pregnancy

The surprising reason morning sickness may be good for you and your baby

Researchers say it may be a sign of a healthy, finely tuned immune system working behind the scenes.

Updated Sep. 29, 2025

Pregnancy, News

Celebrity News

Shaun Alexander reveals baby no. 14 is on the way—inside life with his 13 kids

From NFL stardom to fathering a bustling household, Shaun Alexander’s journey shows what family connection looks like at scale.

Updated Sep. 26, 2025

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

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Celebrity News

Luke Combs’ sons had the sweetest role in announcing baby no. 3

Luke Combs shares a heartwarming family moment as he and Nicole announce baby no. 3 with their sons in tow

Updated Sep. 26, 2025

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

Postpartum

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

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

Postpartum, News

Parenting

Mom films midnight bedtime routine—what viewers say next sparks a parenting firestorm

Emily’s video struck a chord because it made parents reflect on their own evenings. Some saw a relatable slice of life; others saw red flags.

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Kid reacts to teacher's email to his parents

Viral & Trending

A teacher sends an unexpected email—what a family reads aloud brings everyone to tears

When a simple email from Wyatt’s teacher landed in the inbox, the family paused, smiled, and teared up

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Parenting

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!

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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.”

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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

Polar-opposite twins meet a puddle and parents can’t stop laughing

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Parenting, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play

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First-pet reveal melts hearts—and what parents can prep before bringing home a kitten

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

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Kylie Kelce starts to tell a happy story, then remembers the appointment that changed everything

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

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Parenting

Mom films midnight bedtime routine—what viewers say next sparks a parenting firestorm

Emily’s video struck a chord because it made parents reflect on their own evenings. Some saw a relatable slice of life; others saw red flags.

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Viral & Trending

A teacher sends an unexpected email—what a family reads aloud brings everyone to tears

When a simple email from Wyatt’s teacher landed in the inbox, the family paused, smiled, and teared up

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Parenting

Viral & Trending

Polar-opposite twins meet a puddle and parents can’t stop laughing

We all come into the world with innate differences in how we process the environment. For twins, those contrasts can feel especially stark.

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Parenting, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play

Viral & Trending

First-pet reveal melts hearts—and what parents can prep before bringing home a kitten

A child meeting her first pet and instantly understanding the weight of that new life.

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Parenting

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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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Language development: Tiktok mom's baby mimics her vocabulary

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Toddler mimics mom’s vocabulary in hilarious TikTok—and it’s a masterclass in language development

Let’s dive into how toddlers develop language skills, why they mimic us, and how parents can encourage healthy communication development.

Updated Feb. 10, 2025

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Dad in tears watching his kids’ Parade of Nations—the video will restore your faith in unity

The video shows 200 students representing 42 different countries, each beaming with pride as they walked with their flags and traditional dress.

Updated Feb. 10, 2025

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A little girl’s heartwarming dance moment went viral—and it’s a kindness lesson you won’t forget

One of the girls begins stimming—a common self-regulating behavior often associated with autism, the other little dancer joins right in.

Updated Feb. 10, 2025

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Big brother’s overwhelming joy for his sister’s birthday gifts will melt your heart

The magic of this video lies in its raw and unfiltered display of sibling love.

Updated Feb. 10, 2025

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Dying mom’s final wish for her daughter goes viral—and it will leave you speechless

Despite her own battle with cancer, Rebecca’s concern wasn’t for herself—it was to care for her daughter, one final time.

Updated Feb. 10, 2025

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$738,000 NICU bill—this mom’s story of financial shock shows why U.S. healthcare is failing families

Janice shared her experience in a TikTok video that has since gone viral, amassing over 3.6 million views and sparking over 8,000 comments.

Updated Feb. 10, 2025

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Retired craftsman rebuilds single mom’s fence for free—and it’s touching hearts everywhere

His TikTok video has now been viewed over 16 million times, with thousands of comments praising not just his craftsmanship, but the heart behind it.

Updated Feb. 10, 2025

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Why stay-at-home moms are more stressed than ever—and it’s not just the kids

A 2018 Aveeno Baby survey is going viral again, because, well, stay-at-home parenting is still a grind.

Updated Feb. 10, 2025

News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

Child

Middle child syndrome? New study explains why it’s actually a superpower

Does your place in the family shape your personality? A new large-scale study explores how birth order and family size may play a role.

Updated Feb. 10, 2025

Child

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Baked goods FDA recall: what you need to know about the 2 million products impacted

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Updated Feb. 10, 2025

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LG recalls 500,000 electric ranges after dozens of fires and injuries—here’s what parents need to know

Nearly 500,000 units have been recalled due to a fire hazard that has already led to dozens of fires, injuries, and even pet deaths.

Updated Feb. 10, 2025

Safety, Parenting

Ohio police officers shave heads for breast cancer awareness

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“No one fights alone”: Ohio police officers shave their heads in solidarity with mom battling cancer

“If I could save any life, that's what I'm going to try to do.”

Updated Feb. 07, 2025

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Parenting

‘How entitled could you be?’ TikTok video on stay-at-home moms goes viral

But plot twist: this video isn’t calling out SAHMs—it’s coming for the husbands who think their paycheck makes them the sole “provider.”

Updated Feb. 07, 2025

Parenting, Viral & Trending

Instagram post: Dad says wife comes before kids

News

This dad says his wife comes before their kids—and the internet has thoughts

“By loving your spouse, you are actually even, by extension, loving your kids.”

Updated Feb. 07, 2025

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Celebrity baby names: A picture of Gisele Bundchen and Brittany Mahomes

Pregnancy

Celebrity baby name trends: Thematic names that tell a story

Gisele Bündchen and Brittany Mahomes have recently highlighted how thematic naming patterns can be both personal and beautiful, setting trends for parents everywhere.

Updated Feb. 07, 2025

Pregnancy, Baby Names, Celebrity News, News