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Child Learn & Play

Body language expert shares 3 simple ways to raise socially skilled kids

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

Child Learn & Play

Postpartum

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

“It’s not about racing to thinness. It’s about giving women safe, evidence-based options.”

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

Postpartum, News

Grandparents & Extended Families

What if paying grandparents for child care could solve America’s childcare crisis?

The childcare solution America keeps overlooking might already be living down the street.

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Grandparents & Extended Families, News, Parenting, Relationships

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Work & Motherhood

Stay-at-home mom describes the uneasy shift from earning to ‘our money’—and why so many relate

When a stay-at-home mom admitted that spending “our money” still feels uncomfortable, millions of parents nodded along.

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Work & Motherhood, Career & Money, News, Viral & Trending

Children's Health

An education expert’s plan for parents navigating climate anxiety in kids (when you’re scared too)

Updated Oct. 09, 2025

Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Mental Health

Health & Wellness

That alarm sound is actually ruining your day—here’s why (and what to do about it)

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Health & Wellness, Women's Health

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

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

Everlywell emphasized context and care in a way that acknowledged the realities of women’s health.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

Pregnancy

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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Health & Wellness

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

Pregnancy

Cardi B opened up about prenatal depression—and she’s helping moms feel less alone

She admitted that thoughts of raising her baby alone and losing her partner’s companionship spiralled into sadness and depression.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Pregnancy, Celebrity News, News

News

One workplace law cut miscarriage rates by nearly 10%—and it’s changing how we treat pregnancy at work

When workplaces make small accommodations, pregnancy outcomes improve dramatically.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

News, Getting Pregnant, Miscarriage & Loss, Pregnancy

Viral & Trending

The car ride that turned into emergency delivery—and somehow, everyone stayed calm

When your hospital run turns into an emergency delivery, calm, faith, and teamwork can make all the difference

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Pregnancy

Celebrity News

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

Viral & Trending

‘Is that a baby?’ The split-second that changed one driver’s morning

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Parenting, Safety

Parenting

Mom teaches son about periods—and the internet’s calling it a parenting masterclass

This mom turned laundry day into a powerful lesson on periods and empathy (and her son nailed it).

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

“Four feels like three!”: Ashley Graham and Kylie Kelce spark debate over the hardest child number

“I have found that four feels very similar to three.”

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Parenting, Celebrity News, 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.

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Parenting

Girl dad asks why his toddler watches his workouts—her answer has parents in stitches

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Work & Motherhood

This mom brought her baby to a meeting—and reminded us what true workplace support look

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Work & Motherhood, Career & Money, News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

Parenting

Baby wouldn’t stop crying—and this mom found a way to stay present through the noise

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Safety

Mom Genius baby gates recalled after safety warning—what parents need to know

No injuries have been reported, but a new recall is urging parents to stop using certain Mom Genius retractable safety gates immediately.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Safety, Parenting

Viral & Trending

‘Is that a baby?’ The split-second that changed one driver’s morning

Bus driver Barbara Baker spotted a toddler alone in the street, and her quick thinking turned a regular route into a real-life rescue.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Parenting, Safety

Parenting

Mom teaches son about periods—and the internet’s calling it a parenting masterclass

This mom turned laundry day into a powerful lesson on periods and empathy (and her son nailed it).

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

“Four feels like three!”: Ashley Graham and Kylie Kelce spark debate over the hardest child number

“I have found that four feels very similar to three.”

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Parenting, Celebrity News, News, Viral & Trending

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Pregnant? Bookmark these 13 articles now

A guide for every stage in your incredible journey.

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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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We started our curated This is: Birth film series to give representation to the many varied ways that women give birth. Shot by talented independent videographers, these birth films can be a resource for the expecting mama or anyone who is curious to see what birth really looks like.

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Life

The 9 best reusable plastic bags for food storage and lunch boxes

Break your baggie habit.

Updated Jul. 23, 2024

Life, Food, Home Shopping Guides

Children's Health

No, making your child wear a mask isn’t ‘child abuse’

If you see a child wearing a mask in public, please do not waste the time or resources of emergency services.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Life

Pregnancy

When it comes to miscarriages, it’s time to stop telling women to ‘just try again’

A new paper suggests that miscarriages are poorly misunderstood—and the way medical professionals respond to them is part of the problem.

Updated Jan. 18, 2023

Pregnancy, Miscarriage & Loss

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Mother's Day

30+ Mother’s Day gifts perfect for new moms and moms-to-be

Because there is nothing more special than a new mama's first Mother's Day.

Updated May. 01, 2025

Mother's Day

Pregnancy Products

This bestselling collagen protein powder is perfect for pregnant mamas

Developed by mamas, for mamas.

Updated May. 19, 2023

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Life

Signs of depression in children and what to do if you’re worried

Depression might look different in a child than it does in an adult.

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

Life, Children's Health, Health & Wellness

Life

Here’s how toxic positivity completely invalidates new moms

It's OK for new moms to not be OK.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Parenting

Unsafe bedding is still a leading cause of unexpected infant deaths

Despite years of safe sleep warnings, thousands of babies are dying each year due to preventable suffocation.

Updated Apr. 12, 2022

Parenting, Sleep Safety

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

If thigh chafe is keeping you from summer dresses, you 100% need this

Mama PSA: If you plan to wear a dress or swimsuit in the next few months, you may want to keep reading.

Updated May. 12, 2022

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

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17 thoughtful Father’s Day gifts under $20

Stick to your budget or hand this list to some younger shoppers.

Updated Jun. 09, 2022

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Health & Wellness

She had cancer at 14 and was told she’d never have children—14 years later, she had her miracle baby

You may not know the name Nicole Shulz, but if you've ever seen the 2000 film Erin Brockovich, you know her story.

Updated Jan. 03, 2022

Health & Wellness, It's Science, Life

Parenting

Military children deserve so much more than a month of recognition

My husband chose to serve his country. I chose to support him. And our children will face the effects of our decisions as they grow.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Parenting

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Life

Birthday spankings are one family tradition that I won’t continue

Don't know what birthday spankings are? Pull up a seat—I'm used to explaining the custom.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022

Life

Child

This toddler hugging a photo of her deployed dad reminds us of the sacrifices made by military kids

This viral video is both heartwarming and heartbreaking.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Child, Parenting

Baby Shopping Guide

This baby sunscreen is a total game-changer 🙌

And we've tried A LOT of sunscreen.

Updated Jun. 07, 2022

Baby Shopping Guide, Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

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Motherhood Understood

Mentoria on hiding her postpartum depression and thoughts of ending her life

"My mind just couldn’t understand why I had these beautiful babies, and I couldn’t just BE HAPPY."

Updated Oct. 20, 2022

Motherhood Understood

Baby Shopping Guide

The portable high chair with 16K 5-star ratings is the early Prime Day Deal you need to snag

This portable high chair is the best solution for baby at the beach, and a million other places you'll go.

Updated Jul. 06, 2022

Baby Shopping Guide, Travel

Celebrity News

Bindi Irwin’s baby rocks her Grandpa Steve’s Australia Zoo khakis

Plus, the new mom opens up about the difficulty of parenting when you've lost a parent yourself.

Updated Jan. 06, 2022

Celebrity News, Life, News

Life

55 earthy, boho baby names for your free spirit

These uncommon, hippie-inspired names are perfect for a flower child!

Updated Jan. 18, 2022

Life, Baby Names, Pregnancy

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6 ways to get your preschooler to play independently without bribing them

From the mama who has tried everything.

Updated Jul. 25, 2022

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