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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

Friends throw a surprise birthday at Costco—complete with hugs, pizza, and plenty of shopping carts

Updated Sep. 08, 2025

News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

Parenting

What children’s gender reveal reactions teach us about big feelings

It's important for parents to recognize that these reactions are not necessarily negative but are part of the child's way of processing the upcoming changes.

Updated Sep. 08, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

News

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

A mom just sprinted barefoot across 100 meters of Lego to set a Guinness World Record—and parents everywhere know exactly how she built that skill

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.

Entertainment

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

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

Entertainment, News, Viral & Trending, What To Watch

News

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

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

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

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

Friends throw a surprise birthday at Costco—complete with hugs, pizza, and plenty of shopping carts

The clip shows hugs, laughter, and pizza by the slice—all in between shopping carts and a warehouse backdrop.

Updated Sep. 08, 2025

News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

Parenting

What children’s gender reveal reactions teach us about big feelings

It's important for parents to recognize that these reactions are not necessarily negative but are part of the child's way of processing the upcoming changes.

Updated Sep. 08, 2025

Parenting, News, 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. 08, 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

It’s also a powerful reminder that kids instinctively know what makes them feel safe.

Updated Sep. 08, 2025

Toddler Sleep, Parenting, Toddler

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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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World’s most premature baby, given 0% odds of survival, celebrates first birthday

Baby Richard weighed less than a pound when he was born 131 days premature.

Updated Jan. 23, 2023

News, Birth, Birth Stories, Life, Pregnancy

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Women's Health

How to advocate for yourself at medical appointments

If you feel your voice isn't being heard or there is refusal to hear and answer your questions, it's time to get a new doctor.

Updated Sep. 30, 2022

Women's Health

Life

Are my pregnancy cravings normal? A dietician explains what you should know

Your cravings might be your body's way of telling you something.

Updated Nov. 04, 2022

Life

Nutrition

The best foods to support your postpartum recovery

We're breaking down your nutrition needs for those first few weeks postpartum.

Updated Apr. 19, 2023

Nutrition, Fourth Trimester

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Fourth Trimester

Creating a postpartum sanctuary plan is just as important as your birth plan

If not more.

Updated Feb. 04, 2022

Fourth Trimester, Postpartum, Pregnancy

Life

The moment you become a mother is self-discovery in its rawest form

No one really talks about the redefining moment that happens after you become a parent.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

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Toddler Shopping Guides

Amazon is having a massive Melissa & Doug sale right now–here’s what to shop

Items are up to 50% off, mama.

Updated Jul. 16, 2024

Toddler Shopping Guides, Child Shopping Guide

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Labor & Delivery

Planning an epidural? Here are 4 ways to have the best experience possible

Deciding to get an epidural isn’t the “easy way out.”

Updated Jan. 31, 2023

Labor & Delivery, Birth, Pregnancy

Life

10 things your labor and delivery nurse truly wants you to know

7. Your nurse isn’t afraid to be the bad guy

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Getting Pregnant

What’s the one must-have for a good birthplan? Flexibility

From epidurals to unlikely labor coaches, one mama shares everything you want to know about making a birth plan.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Getting Pregnant, Pregnancy

Shop

6 must-have products for the toddler who says ‘I can do it myself’

Fostering independence in your toddler = #parentinggoals.

Updated Jan. 19, 2022

Shop

Life

If you’re about to give birth and feeling nervous, know this

You've got this, mama.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Second Trimester

What your partner should know about the second trimester

Get ready for what most consider the most enjoyable trimester.

Updated Oct. 06, 2022

Second Trimester, Life, Marriage & Partnerships, Pregnancy, Relationships

Life

Best Amazon Prime Day deals 2024—get ready to shop for your entire family

We'll continue updating as more deals pop up.

Updated Jul. 16, 2024

Life

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Life

7 times Gabrielle Union + Dwyane Wade were #parentgoals

They've made it clear they don't tolerate bigotry of any kind, and everyone can learn from their example.

Updated Jun. 18, 2021

Life

Celebrity News

Anderson Cooper missed his son’s major milestone because he was at work

The CNN anchor says his ex "should have just lied" about witnessing their son's first steps to make him feel better

Updated Jan. 06, 2022

Celebrity News, Life, News

Pregnancy

Dads of preemies suffer from depression, too

As hospitals ramp up their efforts to treat postpartum depression in mothers, researchers say there's increasing evidence that dads need help, too.

Updated Jun. 01, 2022

Pregnancy, Postpartum

Adult

Moderna, Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines don’t lower sperm count, study says

Hopeful dads don't have to worry about the COVID vaccine impacting their fertility.

Updated Oct. 17, 2021

Adult, Covid, Getting Pregnant, Infertility, Life, Pregnancy

Black Lives Matter

Nicole Byer’s advice for teaching white kids to be anti-racist

Watching her show is not enough.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Black Lives Matter

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Motherly Stories

How (and why) to talk to your kids about Juneteenth

Now is the perfect time to start teaching your kids about Juneteenth—and the history of race in the United States.

Updated Jun. 05, 2024

Motherly Stories, Holidays

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