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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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Back To School

40 meaningful questions to ask your kids after school (that aren’t “How was school?”)

No more one-word responses.

Updated Aug. 13, 2025

Back To School

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

I found 6 products that will let me keep my summer glow long after Labor Day

Sun-kissed looks, hold the sun damage.

Updated Aug. 12, 2025

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

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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

Baby’s 15-minute ER flight leads to $100K bill — and the loophole that puts families at risk

Updated Aug. 14, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health

Health & Wellness

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

Updated Aug. 14, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health, Our Partners

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

News

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

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

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

Big sister tries to help dress baby brother—what happens is pure two under two chaos

Updated Aug. 14, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

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

It was a small gesture—just a quick hand movement—but it spoke volumes.

Updated Aug. 13, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

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

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

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

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

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

Updated Aug. 11, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

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

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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Children's Health

Your toddler’s tantrum is related to your own pandemic stress, mama

Here's what we can do about it.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Life

Celebrity News

Chrissy Teigen is buying school supplies for teachers on Twitter

"Please drop your amazon wishlist here, I will do as many as I can!"

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Celebrity News, Life, News

Life

It’s Women’s Equality Day—this is why our vote matters more than ever before

The United States ranks 53rd on the Global Gender Gap Index—and 86th when you break it down by political empowerment.

Updated Jul. 25, 2022

Life, News, Viral & Trending

Life

First Lady Melania Trump at RNC: ‘To mothers and parents everywhere, you are warriors’

"I want to acknowledge the fact that since March our lives have changed drastically," she explained.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life, News, Viral & Trending

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Parenting

Gentle parenting is hard—especially when everything else feels hard, too

But here are two good reasons to stay calm, even when you're struggling.

Updated Feb. 10, 2022

Parenting

Real Sleep Stories from Real Mamas

Hiring a sleep consultant was the best thing I did for my baby (and myself)

When I pictured a sleep consultant I envisioned a kindly woman who hid in the shadows and sang my son a lullaby whenever he stirred. In actuality, a sleep consultant is less a ninja songstress, and more head coach to your quarterback. She called the plays, I made the moves.

Updated Feb. 16, 2022

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Single Parenting

I’m a single mom—and I’m judged differently on my parenting because of it

I want to know why the script is different when approaching mothers like me. Why is it that if you're Mrs. So and So who serves on the PTA and lives in a nice subdivision, the language is "You're not failing," but when you're a Ms. you're automatically assumed at risk?

Updated May. 15, 2023

Single Parenting, Life, Motherly Stories, Parenting

Health & Wellness

This is the best state to give birth

But how can we make *ALL* states reach this same high standard?

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Health & Wellness, It's Science, Life

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Screen-free ways to entertain kids while you’re cooking

Keep them busy, and get a little help too if you can swing it.

Updated Mar. 09, 2022

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Women's Health

Black breastfeeding week matters—Black mamas are not getting the support they need

Here's how you can help.

Updated Jul. 26, 2022

Women's Health, Breastfeeding

Beauty & Style

Say it through fashion: Voting is power

It's the most important thing you can do for yourself + your family this fall.

Updated Jan. 04, 2022

Beauty & Style, Life, Style

Life

This artist reimagines Disney princesses with diverse body types

The results are gorgeous.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life, News, Viral & Trending

Life

These twins who married twins are now both pregnant

The couples (who starred in TLC's Our Twinsane Wedding) announced their news in an adorable Instagram post.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life, News, Viral & Trending

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Covid

Okay, but seriously: How do you schedule your day with kids home from school?

We've all seen (and chuckled at) the optimistic schedule plans. But here's how to create a daily routine that actually works for kids—and parents.

Updated Jan. 07, 2022

Covid, Life, Parenting

Life

The women + mothers speaking at the RNC Convention’s first night

What moms were talking about at the Republican National Committee Convention.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life, News, Viral & Trending

Child Shopping Guide

Pottery Barn Kids + the Motherly Shop Ultimate Study Space Giveaway

Good luck, mama!

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

Child Shopping Guide

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Motherhood Understood

Krystal on postpartum depression leading her to confront her past traumas

“PTSD?” I asked. “Yes, from childhood trauma. You may think you’ve only been dealing with PPD but this is just a little tip of the iceberg. I’m glad you came in today.”

Updated Feb. 24, 2023

Motherhood Understood