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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

moms sharing experiences abound financial dependency

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

Health & Wellness

Turns out running with your stroller might actually protect your body more than you think

Updated Oct. 15, 2025

Health & Wellness, Fitness

Health & Wellness

California just drew a line in the Sand on AI and kids—here’s why it matters everywhere

California’s new AI law could change how every parent thinks about chatbots

Updated Oct. 15, 2025

Health & Wellness, Mental Health

Children's Health

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

If you're feeling that weird cocktail of guilt, fear, and "how do I even talk about this?"—welcome to the club.

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

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

News

This school’s “un-fundraiser” is giving parents a reason to breathe easier

Updated Oct. 15, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

What happens when a mom finally stops cleaning long enough to go for a run

This mom’s viral TikTok proves it’s okay to skip the spotless house for a run—because your health matters more than temporary tidiness.

Updated Oct. 15, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

Shonda Rhimes finally admits what every working mom knows

Shonda Rhimes finally ditched the myth of ‘having it all’ and gave working moms everywhere permission to embrace the messy, beautiful reality of parenthood

Updated Oct. 15, 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

This mom’s take on ‘flexible’ jobs is hitting a nerve with working parents everywhere

Updated Oct. 15, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Celebrity News

Nara Smith welcomes her fourth baby—and reminds us why her version of motherhood feels like a fairy tale

Updated Oct. 14, 2025

Celebrity News, Birth, News

News

What parents need to know about the Education Department layoffs—and how they could affect kids with disabilities

Updated Oct. 14, 2025

News, Parenting

News

What parents need to know about the Education Department layoffs—and how they could affect kids with disabilities

While the numbers might sound abstract, the impact is personal.

Updated Oct. 14, 2025

News, Parenting

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

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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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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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Family Finances & Budgeting

How rising tariffs could impact family budgets—and 5 ways to stay ahead

The Trump administration has recently announced new tariffs on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico.

Updated Mar. 05, 2025

Family Finances & Budgeting, Parenting

Self-harm: A woman struggling with mental health issues and depression

Health & Wellness

Nearly 1 in 3 parents have considered suicide or self-harm—American parents are in crisis

This statistic is a gut punch, laying bare the dire reality facing millions of parents…

Updated Feb. 04, 2025

Health & Wellness, Mental Health

Entertainment

9 beginner-friendly craft kits that double as stress-relief (and are a great alternative to doom-scrolling)

Low-stakes projects for high-stress times.

Updated Feb. 04, 2025

Entertainment

Teacher who runs her classroom like corporate

Viral & Trending

Teacher turns her classroom into a workplace—here’s why it’s dividing the internet

She reimagined her classroom as a workplace-style setting that gave students more autonomy, responsibility, and accountability.

Updated Feb. 12, 2025

Viral & Trending, Child, Child Learn & Play, News

Postpartum

This viral text is changing how we support moms who just had a baby

@cameronoaksrogers shares a heartfelt and actionable approach to supporting new moms: a simple, thoughtful text message offering specific ways to help.

Updated Feb. 04, 2025

Postpartum

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu holding her newborn

Motherly

Boston mayor Michelle Wu brings 2-week-old newborn to work—and sparks a debate

Her return has reignited a familiar conversation about the impossible expectations placed on women in leadership.

Updated Feb. 03, 2025

Motherly, Career & Money, Work & Motherhood

Child Milestones

Kids’ fine motor skills are declining—how screens and modern childhood shape growth

77% reported that fine motor skills like holding pencils, using scissors, and writing have become more challenging for young students.

Updated Feb. 03, 2025

Child Milestones, Child, Child Learn & Play

Miscarriage & Loss

Germany just guaranteed miscarriage leave. Why doesn’t the U.S.?

t’s a big step forward. But it also raises a glaring question for American women: Why don’t we have anything like this in the U.S.?

Updated Feb. 03, 2025

Miscarriage & Loss, News

Safety

Gerber recalls Sooth N Chew Teething Sticks over choking risk—what parents need to know

The FDA is working with Gerber on this recall.

Updated Feb. 28, 2025

Safety, Baby, Baby Health, Parenting

Lily Collings welcomes baby Tove via surrogate

News

Lily Collins and Charlie McDowell welcome baby via surrogacy—and shut down critics

"Welcome to the center of our world, Tove Jane McDowell," Collins wrote

Updated Feb. 03, 2025

News, Celebrity News

Reddit: A swim coach hugging his student

News

Swim coach’s viral video shows the perfect way to set boundaries with young children

For many parents and childcare professionals, the video resonates deeply because it demonstrates how to maintain warmth while establishing crucial boundaries.

Updated Jan. 31, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Baby

Infant mortality rates are dropping, but sleep-related deaths are rising

Sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) rates increased by nearly 12% between 2020 and 2022.

Updated Jan. 31, 2025

Baby, Baby Health, Baby Sleep Tips, News, Parenting, Safety, Sleep Safety

Health & Wellness

Water and milk are the only recommended beverages for kids, according to a new expert panel

While juice has long been marketed as a healthy option, experts stress that even 100% fruit juice should be limited due to its high sugar content and lack of fiber.

Updated Jan. 31, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health

A mother talking to her child about the DC

Parenting

How to talk to kids about the DC plane crash with compassion and reassurance

When a tragedy like yesterday’s DC plane crash happens, it can feel overwhelming—especially for children.

Updated Jan. 30, 2025

Parenting, News

mom holding sick toddler with pacifier in mouth at the start of rsv season 2022

Baby Health

14 key things parents should know about RSV in 2025: Symptoms, treatment & prevention

We're still in the early stages of RSV season, but doctors are already worried about a rise in cases.

Updated Oct. 24, 2023

Baby Health, Children's Health

News

Viral babysitter debate sparks concern—here’s how to find safer, last-minute childcare

It’s not surprising that parents may find themselves seeking out less than ideal sources for even small amounts of childcare coverage.

Updated Jan. 30, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

TikTok: A toddler covering up his shivering senior dog

News

Toddler sees his senior dog shivering—what he does next will melt your heart

Michelle Nunez, a mother from southern Texas, shared the clip on TikTok, showcasing her 3-year-old son’s loving act towards their 13-year-old Maltese mix, Rambo.

Updated Jan. 30, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

Breastfeeding is a full-time job—and this viral TikTok gets it

That mythical "two to three-hour" break between feeds? It's more like an hour when you factor in feeding time, burping, changing, and getting your baby settled.

Updated Jan. 30, 2025

News, Viral & Trending