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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

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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

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

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

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

Sometimes the world’s most high-profile stages are the most unlikely places for pure, unscripted joy—especially when a baby is involved

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

Penn Badgley quietly introduces his new role: dad of twins

Penn Badgley is a dad once again—or twice again, to be exact.

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

News, Celebrity News

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

Viral video captures firstborn crashing baby’s giggle session with a laugh no one will forget

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

News, Baby, Viral & Trending

News

Indoor princesses unite—this little girl’s viral camping review has parents everywhere rolling

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

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

Toddler

This little girl’s bedtime clapback proves kids always have the last word

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

Toddler, News, Parenting, Toddler Sleep, 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

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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.

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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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Life

‘Captain Underpants’ spin-off pulled from shelves over racial stereotypes

Author Dav Pilkey apologized for "passively racist imagery" in a 2010 book, saying it was "wrong and harmful to my Asian readers."

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life, News

Viral & Trending

These adorable photos of a NICU baby prom will absolutely melt your heart

The NICU pulled out all the stops with a tiny tux, itty-bitty dresses, and baby-sized corsages!

Updated Feb. 14, 2022

Viral & Trending, Birth, Life, News, Pregnancy

Women's Health

8 empowering ways to take care of your vagina

Because taking care of your vagina (in the way that feels right for you) is a radical act of power.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022

Women's Health, Health & Wellness, Life

Toddler Nutrition

The scientific reason why your toddler only loves mac and cheese

(…or hotdogs or yogurt or chicken nuggets.)

Updated Mar. 23, 2023

Toddler Nutrition, Toddler

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Life

This 6-year-old honors Black women during Women’s History Month—and it’s truly inspiring

As March comes to a close, check out how one little girl is honoring notable Black women throughout history.

Updated Mar. 26, 2021

Life

Women's Health

Are hysterectomies overused when it comes to treating postpartum bleeding?

Researchers say there's a less invasive, underused procedure that doctors should consider instead.

Updated Feb. 08, 2022

Women's Health, Health & Wellness, Life, Postpartum, Pregnancy

Postpartum

Postpartum OCD may be more common among new moms than we realized

Experts say it's often driven by worries about things that may happen to their newborns.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Postpartum, Pregnancy

Child

Pfizer begins study of COVID-19 vaccine in children

The trial will include children as young as six months, up through age 11.

Updated Jan. 26, 2022

Child, Children's Health, Covid, Health & Wellness, Life

Life

10 foods to avoid during pregnancy (and why)

While you start increasing the amount of nourishing foods in your diet, you may also want to consider cutting some foods out.

Updated Nov. 15, 2022

Life

Food

Why the Thermomix is the only kitchen appliance busy mamas need

There's not much the Thermomix can't do—it's basically a very powerful blender that also cooks and stirs.

Updated Dec. 07, 2022

Food, Life

Viral & Trending

A viral Twitter thread exposed the horrific hate an Asian mother and daughter endured

This is both heartbreaking and infuriating.

Updated Feb. 09, 2022

Viral & Trending, Life, News

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Toddler Learn & Play

The 9 best balance bikes for toddlers that make learning to ride a total breeze

Who needs pedals, anyway?

Updated Jun. 25, 2024

Toddler Learn & Play, Toddler Shopping Guides

Life

Heads up, mamas: Disney+ prices are going up

Subscribers will see the increase starting with their next bills.

Updated Dec. 28, 2021

Life, News

Shop

11 eco-friendly baby products you can feel good about

Baby products good for your family + the planet? We so love that.

Updated Mar. 26, 2021

Shop, Baby, Home & Food Shopping Guides, Parenting, registry-essentials-shopping-guides

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Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules

10 surprising foods that support your milk supply

Pass the hummus, please.

Updated Apr. 25, 2023

Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules, Baby Feeding Tips

Viral & Trending

Viral TikTok showing cervical dilation reminds us just how amazing human bodies are

Drop everything and let this video blow your mind.

Updated Jan. 25, 2023

Viral & Trending, This Is Birth

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Career & Money

5 everyday habits of powerful working moms

Tips to make your work life easier, from powerful CEOs who just happen to be moms.

Updated Feb. 23, 2024

Career & Money

Life

Alexandra Breckenridge says she felt “lied to” about water births

The Virgin River actor expected a serene experience with her son's water birth. It was anything but.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life, News

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Shop

10 product ideas that will make nursery and playroom spring cleaning a whole lot easier

It's that time of year again. Ready, set, organize!

Updated Mar. 25, 2021

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Celebrity News

George Clooney is passing on his love of pranks to his twins

"I really do enjoy teaching my children to do things that shock their mother."

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Celebrity News, Life, News

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