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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

Our Partners

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

Friends throw a surprise birthday at Costco—complete with hugs, pizza, and plenty of shopping carts

Updated Sep. 08, 2025

News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

Parenting

What children’s gender reveal reactions teach us about big feelings

It's important for parents to recognize that these reactions are not necessarily negative but are part of the child's way of processing the upcoming changes.

Updated Sep. 08, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

News

A mom just set a Guinness World Record by running barefoot across Lego—and every parent knows how she trained for it

A mom just sprinted barefoot across 100 meters of Lego to set a Guinness World Record—and parents everywhere know exactly how she built that skill

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

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.

Entertainment

Sesame Street is coming to YouTube—and parents say it’s the comfort watch kids need now

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

Entertainment, News, Viral & Trending, What To Watch

News

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

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

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

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

Friends throw a surprise birthday at Costco—complete with hugs, pizza, and plenty of shopping carts

The clip shows hugs, laughter, and pizza by the slice—all in between shopping carts and a warehouse backdrop.

Updated Sep. 08, 2025

News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

Parenting

What children’s gender reveal reactions teach us about big feelings

It's important for parents to recognize that these reactions are not necessarily negative but are part of the child's way of processing the upcoming changes.

Updated Sep. 08, 2025

Parenting, News, 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

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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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Health & Wellness

Here’s how Chrissy Teigen is advocating for herself during this pregnancy

If there's one thing mamas can learn from her it's that being open about what's bothering you is vital.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Health & Wellness, It's Science, Life

Back To School

Jennifer Garner’s back-to-school post is exactly what we need right now

"God bless teachers, faculty and administrators as they guide us through this big question mark of a school year."

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Back To School

Baby

10 must-have registry items that will change your life, mama

The baby gear heavy hitters that should be top of your registry list.

Updated Dec. 13, 2021

Baby, Parenting

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Motherhood Understood

Sanyya on health anxiety while raising a baby during a global pandemic

"My baby should be in a park under the sun, on the swings, walking on grass, befriending other kids, but instead, he is at home all day every day, pacing from one room to the other, playing with the same toys each day, seeing no new faces apart from his parents."

Updated Oct. 20, 2022

Motherhood Understood, Covid

Shop

19 best picks from Etsy’s Labor Day sale (for the whole family)

So many good products from small businesses!

Updated May. 20, 2022

Shop

Child Milestones

14 phrases to help prepare your preschooler for school this year

Difficult drop-offs might happen, but this can help.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022

Child Milestones, Back To School, Child, Parenting

Celebrity News

Beyoncé welcomed Katy Perry to motherhood in the sweetest way

Can you imagine getting flowers from B?

Updated Feb. 04, 2022

Celebrity News, Life, News

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Celebrity News

Here’s everything we know about Lala Kent’s pregnancy so far

"I am pregnant. I am so excited."

Updated Sep. 04, 2020

Celebrity News, Life, News

Holidays

The best Labor Day sales you can already take advantage of

So many of our favorite stores are having some incredible sales from now through Labor Day!

Updated Aug. 28, 2024

Holidays, Child Shopping Guide

Shop

Deal alert: 11 new mama must-haves on sale right now 🙌

Baby gear rarely goes on sale, mama.

Updated Jan. 05, 2023

Shop

Halloween

9 fun ways to celebrate Halloween (that don’t involve trick-or-treating)

Halloween might look different this year, but it's not canceled.

Updated Feb. 01, 2022

Halloween, Holidays, Life

Child Shopping Guide

10 tech products that can help parents worry a little less

It's Baby Safety Month, mama.

Updated May. 20, 2022

Child Shopping Guide, Child, Parenting, Safety

Health & Wellness

Dwayne Johnson, wife Lauren + their 2 ‘baby girls’ all tested positive for COVID-19

"I wish it was only me who tested positive, but it wasn't, it was my entire family."

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Health & Wellness, It's Science, Life

Viral & Trending

This mom is going viral after calling a wrong number for baby formula

A stranger answered the phone and renewed her faith in humanity.

Updated Apr. 15, 2022

Viral & Trending, Real Feeding Stories from Real Mamas

Postpartum

This mama’s honest postpartum selfie is powerful + beautiful

"Here I am, day 1 postpartum, in my mesh underwear."

Updated Jan. 20, 2022

Postpartum, Fourth Trimester, Life, News, Pregnancy, Viral & Trending

Podcast

Actress and author Danica McKellar on finding her own identity and confidence through math

Liz speaks with actress and math writer Danica McKellar about how math helped her find her own identity after her time on Wonder Years and why being friends with your own kid isn't so bad. She talks about how to encourage math skill in young girls who may be discouraged at an early age.

Updated Jun. 29, 2023

Podcast, Season 4

picture of a little girl - essay on feeling like a failure as a mother

Motherhood Understood

Jane on feeling like a failure as a mother because her baby had to go to the NICU

"No one told me I could change my clothes. No one told me I could bathe. I needed a caregiver. I needed an advocate. I needed someone to take care of me."

Updated Oct. 20, 2022

Motherhood Understood