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Women's Health

New research reveals a hidden way breastfeeding may protect moms for decades

It’s a discovery that deepens what we know about the lasting strength of maternal biology.

Updated Oct. 23, 2025

Women's Health, Health & Wellness

News

Families brace for empty grocery cards as a government shutdown drags on

For millions of parents, that quick EBT balance check is really a check on whether there’s enough for milk, bread, and dinner tonight.

Updated Oct. 23, 2025

News, government financial aid, Parenting

Food

How to feed your family for under $5: Canned bean dinners that are really delicious

Affordable canned bean dinners under $5 that stretch your budget without sacrificing nutrition or taste when money is tight.

Updated Oct. 29, 2025

Food

News

Minnesota mom spots smoke from school bus and saves 22 children from fire

A Bethel, Minnesota mother’s quick thinking turned an ordinary school day into a lesson on intuition, courage, and the quiet power of community.

Updated Oct. 29, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Health & Wellness

Mutual aid 101: How to start or join a community food sharing network

Updated Oct. 31, 2025

Health & Wellness

Women's Health

New research reveals a hidden way breastfeeding may protect moms for decades

It’s a discovery that deepens what we know about the lasting strength of maternal biology.

Updated Oct. 23, 2025

Women's Health, Health & Wellness

Teen Health

Why so many teens still hide period pain—and the coach script parents are asking for

73% of teens feel they must “tough it out” on their period.

Updated Oct. 22, 2025

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

Children's Health

Peanut allergies in U.S. babies have dropped — here’s how early introduction is helping (and how to try it safely)

That drop represents thousands of children who may never experience a life-threatening reaction.

Updated Oct. 22, 2025

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

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Viral & Trending

Paws at the door—and a mom realizes what her child’s service dog already knew

A thump at the door, a stare, and seconds later—Mom knows her son’s blood sugar is dropping. Ducky, their service dog, spotted it first

Updated Oct. 21, 2025

Viral & Trending, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, News

Our Partners

5 Smart Questions to Ask a Doctor About Your Child’s Eczema Treatment

Updated Oct. 20, 2025

Our Partners, Children's Health

Pregnancy

10 things seasoned moms want you to know about C-sections

Ten mom-tested truths about C-sections, backed by leading medical guidance, to help you plan your birth, advocate in the OR and recover with confidence.

Updated Oct. 30, 2025

Pregnancy, Second Trimester

News

New study uncovers a surprising link between C-sections and sleep

Every mom expects sleepless nights with a newborn. For those recovering from a C-section, that exhaustion may have a deeper cause.

Updated Oct. 20, 2025

News, Pregnancy

Celebrity News

Charlie Puth’s tender “Changes” video reveal shows he’s preparing for his biggest role yet—fatherhood

For Charlie, this reveal marks a personal milestone, and a glimpse into how love and family can shape creativity.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

Celebrity News

Sofia Richie Grainge’s baby news comes with a surprise no one saw coming

But beneath the buzz was something deeper: a reflection of how modern motherhood and ambition can coexist, and even fuel one another.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

Celebrity News

Carly Rae Jepsen is pregnant with her first baby

Updated Nov. 03, 2025

Celebrity News

Viral & Trending

A 38-week babymoon went viral — what doctors say parents often miss about flying late in pregnancy

An OB-GYN’s warning after a TikTok went viral highlights why traveling in the final weeks of pregnancy carries real risks.

Updated Nov. 03, 2025

Viral & Trending, News

News

Child therapist “10 truths” go viral: What actually works at home

“When we know better, we do better and that’s how we break cycles"

Updated Nov. 03, 2025

News, Parenting, 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.

Parenting

The 5-second trick that keeps one mom from yelling when her kids make a mess

Updated Nov. 03, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Safety

Popular high chair recalled after reports of deadly safety hazards—here’s what parents need to know

Updated Nov. 03, 2025

Safety, News, Parenting

Postpartum

Keira Knightley opens up about her postpartum crash—And the Pressure moms still feel to ‘bounce back’

Updated Oct. 31, 2025

Postpartum, Celebrity News, News

News

Child therapist “10 truths” go viral: What actually works at home

“When we know better, we do better and that’s how we break cycles"

Updated Nov. 03, 2025

News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

Parenting

The 5-second trick that keeps one mom from yelling when her kids make a mess

When her 6-year-old spilled yogurt on the couch, one mom resisted the urge to yell—and changed her whole parenting mindset instead.

Updated Nov. 03, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Safety

Popular high chair recalled after reports of deadly safety hazards—here’s what parents need to know

Harppa’s 5-in-1 Convertible High Chair has just been recalled after federal safety officials found it poses serious fall and entrapment risks

Updated Nov. 03, 2025

Safety, News, Parenting

Parenting

When her 94-year-old grandma on hospice spoke up, this mom heard the truth behind all the criticism

Parenting with empathy doesn’t erase the past, but it can begin to rewrite the story.

Updated Oct. 30, 2025

Parenting, 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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Journey

It’s a process—breathe through it

It's funny how the moment you decide you want to be pregnant, every minute that passes feels like it takes forever. I WANT TO BE PREGNANT NOW! We totally get it. Remember (though it's hard) that getting pregnant is a process—and so are pregnancy and motherhood. Try to breathe your way through the discomfort of waiting and trust in the process. You've got this. P.S. Check out these 4 ways to reduce your stress while trying to conceive.

Updated Dec. 14, 2022

Journey

Life

How to safely breastfeed your baby if you get COVID-19 or the flu

There are measures you can take to prevent the spread of germs between you and your baby.

Updated Jan. 19, 2022

Life

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Home

5 super simple ways to keep clutter at bay

Here's how the 'Woman's Day' Content Director keeps clutter at bay.

Updated Feb. 23, 2021

Home, Life

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Women's Health

5 lies I believed about being pregnant after 40

My joints are handling it just fine, thank you.

Updated Sep. 14, 2022

Women's Health, Health & Wellness, It's Science, Life, Motherly Stories, Pregnancy

Career & Money

Why child care is so expensive when child care workers make so little—and what we can do about it

In some states, many child care workers are under the poverty level.

Updated Feb. 15, 2022

Career & Money, Life

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Health & Wellness

500,000 American lives lost to COVID-19. What does that even look like?

As the United States passes a heartbreaking milestone, we're visualizing the high cost paid in American lives.

Updated Dec. 14, 2021

Health & Wellness, Life

Life

This viral tweet drops a truth bomb about pandemic parenting

Say it louder for those of us in the back, mama

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life, News

News

Mandy Moore gave birth on her due date—but not according to plan

The actress hoped for a home birth but rolled with the punches after she learned that a complication could derail her plan.

Updated Jul. 06, 2022

News, Celebrity News

Life

This toddler’s reaction to a prank has gone viral on TikTok and it’s absolutely adorable

Carson's sweet reaction to the "empty plate" prank on TikTok is too much.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life, News

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Baby Shopping Guide

10 best gender-neutral baby clothing brands you should know about

Stylish, durable and downright adorable.

Updated Mar. 09, 2022

Baby Shopping Guide, Baby, Beauty & Style Shopping Guides, Style

Health & Wellness

13 editor-loved wellness products to help take the sting out of winter

Whether your wellness comes from exercising or relaxing, we've got you covered.

Updated Dec. 23, 2024

Health & Wellness, Beauty & Style, Beauty & Style Shopping Guides, Health & Wellness Shopping Guide, Life, Shop

Life

My kids finally went back to in-person school, and I can’t stop crying

This milestone of them finally going back into school feels so extreme.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

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Motherhood Understood

Holly on postpartum depression and how she believed her baby was better off without her

“I don’t want to leave her, but I want to leave.”

Updated Oct. 20, 2022

Motherhood Understood

Shop

I tried the goop lip balm with a waitlist of thousands and spoiler alert—it’s worth the wait

It's currently sold out but dropping a new batch soon.

Updated May. 23, 2022

Shop, Beauty & Style, Life

Shop

15 trendy (and low-maintenance!) beauty products that make sheltering in place a little more bearable

And a lot prettier.

Updated Feb. 22, 2021

Shop, Beauty & Style, Beauty & Style Shopping Guides, Life

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Life

These are the heartbreaking stories of the Texas storm crisis

From families forced to melt snow for water to flush toilets to stores giving away groceries for free, we're learning more about the triumphs and tragedies of this unprecedented crisis.

Updated Feb. 22, 2021

Life, News