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Child Learn & Play

25 phrases to inspire confidence in your child

5. "You can do hard things."

Updated Oct. 01, 2025

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Parenting

Why thousands of parents are obsessed with this playful lesson on ‘minding your business’

“This is your business. This is her business.”

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

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Car Seat Safety

Hundreds of thousands of car seats pulled: What parents need to know now

Updated Oct. 02, 2025

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News

AI can now scan a mammogram and reveal a woman’s 5-year cancer risk—what moms should know

This technology could give mothers greater agency, earlier signals, and more opportunities—not just more anxiety.

Updated Oct. 01, 2025

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Pregnancy

White House links Tylenol in pregnancy to autism—what moms really need to know

Updated Sep. 24, 2025

Pregnancy, Health & Wellness, News, Women's Health

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Health & Wellness

Chrissy Teigen on motherhood, postpartum healing, and advocating for kids with Type 1 diabetes

Chrissy Teigen opens up about surprises in motherhood, embracing imperfection, and her son’s Type 1 diabetes diagnosis.

Updated Sep. 17, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health, Podcast, The Motherly Podcast

Health & Wellness

Parents tried this simple trick—and their babies focused twice as long

Simple interactions may be more effective than others at keeping a baby’s attention

Updated Sep. 12, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health

Parenting

How much does daycare really cost? Moms across the U.S. share the shocking range

If you’ve ever wondered how much daycare might set you back, you’re not alone.

Updated Sep. 12, 2025

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

Health & Wellness

A pediatrician’s quick action saved his daughter from choking—here’s the skill he says all parents need

Here’s how one dad saved his daughter—and the skills that can save yours, too.

Updated Sep. 08, 2025

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

Children's Health

Florida considers ending school vaccine mandates—AAP shares concerns for kids

What does this change mean for kids in the classroom, and how can families stay protected if the policy moves forward?

Updated Sep. 08, 2025

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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

Pregnancy

The surprising reason morning sickness may be good for you and your baby

Researchers say it may be a sign of a healthy, finely tuned immune system working behind the scenes.

Updated Sep. 29, 2025

Pregnancy, News

Celebrity News

Shaun Alexander reveals baby no. 14 is on the way—inside life with his 13 kids

From NFL stardom to fathering a bustling household, Shaun Alexander’s journey shows what family connection looks like at scale.

Updated Sep. 26, 2025

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

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Celebrity News

Luke Combs’ sons had the sweetest role in announcing baby no. 3

Luke Combs shares a heartwarming family moment as he and Nicole announce baby no. 3 with their sons in tow

Updated Sep. 26, 2025

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

Viral & Trending

First-pet reveal melts hearts—and what parents can prep before bringing home a kitten

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Parenting

Miscarriage & Loss

Kylie Kelce starts to tell a happy story, then remembers the appointment that changed everything

A rare, candid account of pregnancy loss, plus gentle resources for parents carrying grief privately.

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

Miscarriage & Loss, Celebrity News, Getting Pregnant, News

Toddler

Toddler says she’s ‘sad’ at bedtime—nothing prepares mom for reason why

It wasn’t about sharing toys, leaving daycare, or even a scary dream

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

Toddler, 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

Why thousands of parents are obsessed with this playful lesson on ‘minding your business’

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

Mom hits record as her son shares a truth about parenting that’s stopping people mid-scroll

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Viral & Trending

Mom braces for chaos—but her toddler’s response to the crying baby stuns her

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Toddler

Viral & Trending

First-pet reveal melts hearts—and what parents can prep before bringing home a kitten

A child meeting her first pet and instantly understanding the weight of that new life.

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Parenting

Parenting

Why ‘dolphin parenting’—rooted in Harvard’s longest study—could be the secret to confident, creative kids

They have clear expectations — bedtime, chores, kindness to siblings — but they also leave room for play, choice and mistakes.

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

Parenting

10 magical ways to celebrate Diwali with your family—and make memories that shine

Diwali is the perfect chance to slow down and make memories that glow just as brightly as the candles on your windowsill.

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

Parenting

Toddler

Toddler says she’s ‘sad’ at bedtime—nothing prepares mom for reason why

It wasn’t about sharing toys, leaving daycare, or even a scary dream

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

Toddler, News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

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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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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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Community & Friendship

12 ways to actually help a new mom during a pandemic

There are many ways that you can support a new mom right now! You just have to think outside the box a little bit.

Updated Feb. 24, 2022

Community & Friendship, Baby, Life, Parenting, Relationships

Child

This teacher is going viral after finding a genius face mask accessory

Have you heard of mask brackets?

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Child, Child Learn & Play, Parenting

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

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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

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

So many good products from small businesses!

Updated May. 20, 2022

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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

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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

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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

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

Baby gear rarely goes on sale, mama.

Updated Jan. 05, 2023

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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

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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

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I lived in these maternity leggings during pregnancy + postpartum

And they're on sale right now!

Updated May. 20, 2022

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