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This nutritionist couldn’t find clean supplements for her neurodivergent son, so she made her own

How one nutritionist's kitchen experiments became a mission to help other parents.

Updated Jul. 30, 2025

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The mom using AI to cut 97% of her mental load—and find more time for her kids

She’s using AI to handle everything from meal planning to meltdown-proof morning routines, freeing up her brain for the part of parenting she loves most.

Updated Aug. 11, 2025

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Converse just launched a Bluey collab and the adult sizes are already selling out

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Updated Aug. 07, 2025

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The $3 item parents swear by for keeping babies and toddlers entertained on flights

One mom’s low-lift, genius solution is earning high praise from parents—and it costs less than your airport coffee: painter’s tape.

Updated Aug. 11, 2025

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Health & Wellness

Screens are changing our kids’ eyes health and cognition: What can parents do to help?

Updated Aug. 13, 2025

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Health & Wellness

Butter recall issued after allergen warning—what parents need to know

Bunge North America has voluntarily recalled more than 64,000 pounds of its NH European Style Butter Blend after discovering the product contained an undeclared milk allergen

Updated Aug. 04, 2025

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

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Women's Health

New at-home lab test gives postpartum mothers real answers—before the six-week checkup

“We test hundreds of biomarkers during pregnancy. Then we test nothing.”

Updated Aug. 01, 2025

Women's Health, Health & Wellness

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Midwives could cut maternal deaths nearly in half—this new data shows what’s standing in the way

In 2021, the U.S. maternal mortality rate hit 32.9 deaths per 100,000 live births, according to the CDC.

Updated Jul. 08, 2025

News, Health & Wellness, Women's Health

Parenting

How screen time affects sleep—and why it matters for your child’s mental health

You want your child to unwind. You want to avoid a meltdown. But you also want them to get the sleep they need.

Updated Jul. 04, 2025

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

Health & Wellness

Everyday plastics are leaking into our food—here’s what parents need to know now

Normal, everyday actions, like twisting the cap off a water bottle, unwrapping deli meat, or microwaving leftovers in a plastic container

Updated Jul. 11, 2025

Health & Wellness, Baby, Baby Health, Children's Health

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

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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

Florida just made parking easier for pregnant moms—could your state be next?

The CDC notes that many pregnancy complications, such as preeclampsia or pelvic instability, impact walking or standing.

Updated Jul. 25, 2025

News, Pregnancy

News

Boy finishes jiu-jitsu match—what he does next leaves even the referee in awe

Updated Aug. 13, 2025

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Work & Motherhood

The number of working moms with young kids just hit a 3-year low — here’s why

Child care costs, rigid schedules, and shrinking flexibility are forcing many to ask: how long can I really keep this going?

Updated Aug. 12, 2025

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Parenting

Why parents are calling out this ‘boy mom’ post about her son’s future girlfriend

“I’m a boy mom and one day, some teenage girl is gonna break his heart… and I’m gonna have to square up with a 16-year-old.”

Updated Aug. 11, 2025

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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.

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Here are all the celebrity babies born in 2021!

Wait until you hear her queenly name!

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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.”

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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 mom using AI to cut 97% of her mental load—and find more time for her kids

Updated Aug. 11, 2025

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Parenting

When late-night missed calls from your kid send you into panic mode — and the ‘emergency’ turns out to be a login code

Updated Aug. 11, 2025

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Parenting

Tiny British toddler speaks with American accent after watching Ms Rachel

Updated Aug. 08, 2025

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Work & Motherhood

The number of working moms with young kids just hit a 3-year low — here’s why

Child care costs, rigid schedules, and shrinking flexibility are forcing many to ask: how long can I really keep this going?

Updated Aug. 12, 2025

Work & Motherhood, Career & Money, News, Parenting

Parenting

Why parents are calling out this ‘boy mom’ post about her son’s future girlfriend

“I’m a boy mom and one day, some teenage girl is gonna break his heart… and I’m gonna have to square up with a 16-year-old.”

Updated Aug. 11, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

The mom using AI to cut 97% of her mental load—and find more time for her kids

She’s using AI to handle everything from meal planning to meltdown-proof morning routines, freeing up her brain for the part of parenting she loves most.

Updated Aug. 11, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

When late-night missed calls from your kid send you into panic mode — and the ‘emergency’ turns out to be a login code

A recent TikTok from mom Meredith Thornton perfectly captured this phenomenon—waking up to multiple missed calls from her 18-year-old son Van, only to discover he needed a Microsoft code.

Updated Aug. 11, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

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Pregnant? Bookmark these 13 articles now

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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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Holidays

70% of moms are feeling more pressure to make this holiday season special

The pandemic is causing more stress than normal.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

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Career & Money

65% of working parents with kids doing remote learning are burnt out

It's not you, mama.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

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8 last-minute family Halloween costumes you can put together with items already in your closet!

T-8 days mama, let's go!

Updated Oct. 23, 2020

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Playing with stuffed animals is the worst—but I still do it for my child

True life: I have literally fallen asleep while playing stuffed animals with my daughter, it is so soul-piercingly boring.

Updated Oct. 23, 2020

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Child

Why science says we need to open schools—and shut bars

Recent research suggests we CAN open schools safely, but we need to refocus our priorities.

Updated Feb. 07, 2022

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Baby Names

50+ new baby names of 2020 (that you probably haven’t heard of)

On the hunt for a fresh idea for your baby's name? Start here.

Updated Jan. 03, 2022

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Our editors tried Drew Barrymore’s new beauty line—here’s what we thought

Spoiler: It replaced some of our expensive products.

Updated Aug. 11, 2023

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The Holidays

14 thoughtful gifts from our favorite mom-owned businesses

Because moms know what moms need.

Updated Nov. 04, 2022

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It's Science

It’s science: You’re so exhausted because your ‘surge capacity’ is depleted

It goes beyond just being burned out.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023

It's Science, Covid, Health & Wellness, Life, Mental Health

Baby Shopping Guide

25 insanely useful gifts for twin parents

As a mom of twins, I can vouch for all of these.

Updated May. 20, 2022

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This is how to know you’re getting the lowest price on your holiday shopping

Get those deals, mama!

Updated May. 20, 2022

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Life

As a mother, I’m voting for Donald Trump

Here's why.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

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Celebrity News

Eva Mendes says parenting in a pandemic feels like running a hotel for their kids—and we so get it

But despite the challenges, Mendes isn't losing sight of what's important. "When we feel like we're just 'in it,' like all parents do during these times," she says, "we remind ourselves that these are the good times, because we're all together and we're all safe right now."

Updated Nov. 29, 2022

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Celebrity News

Jill Duggar on using birth control: ‘You need to do what’s healthiest and best for your family’

"Children are a blessing, but that doesn't mean that at all costs you should have as many kids as possible," says the former 19 Kids and Counting star.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

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