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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

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

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Entertainment

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

For millennial parents, Sesame Street’s YouTube debut feels personal

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

Entertainment, News, Viral & Trending, What To Watch

News

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

By calmly calling out the behavior, Huffman equipped her son with language

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.

News

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

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

Penn Badgley quietly introduces his new role: dad of twins

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

News, Celebrity News

News

Viral video captures firstborn crashing baby’s giggle session with a laugh no one will forget

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

News, Baby, 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

Viral & Trending

$1,650 in the U.S. vs. $120 in Sweden: How one video highlights the daycare gap that’s frustrating parents

The comparison has struck a nerve and sparked conversations about what kind of daycare system parents deserve.

Updated Sep. 03, 2025

Viral & Trending, Career & Money, Family Finances & Budgeting, News, Parenting

Back To School

Parents say they’ll go into debt to help kids fit in—here’s how to navigate back-to-school pressure

Parents of K–12 and college students plan to spend an average of $741 this year—$200 more than last year.

Updated Sep. 03, 2025

Back To School, Career & Money, Family Finances & Budgeting, Parenting

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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.

State of Motherhood

This time-lapse proves moms are never off the clock

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Life

Dear husband: When you feel left out, I want you to remember this

I know it feels like the kids don't notice you sometimes. They don't notice you. They see you, for everything you are.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Child

How to help your perfectionist child

It can be heartbreaking to hear a child say, "I can't do anything right."

Updated Jan. 19, 2022

Child, Child Milestones, Parenting

Fitness

Is it safe to exercise with a face mask on? What to know, mama

A doctor and physical therapist weigh in.

Updated Feb. 15, 2022

Fitness, Adult, Covid, Health & Wellness, Life

Child Shopping Guide

Our favorite Montessori-friendly toys, all under $20

According to a Montessori teacher.

Updated Feb. 01, 2022

Child Shopping Guide, Child, Child Learn & Play, Parenting

Life

‘It will bring you something so extraordinary in the end’—This viral morning sickness post has us all

Cue the waterworks.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

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Shop

This is the stroller every mom with 2+ kids needs

Take my word for it, I'm a twin mom.

Updated May. 20, 2022

Shop

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Shop

Here’s where you can get Michelle Obama’s ‘VOTE’ necklace

This is the same exact one she rocked at the virtual DNC last night.

Updated May. 20, 2022

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Pregnancy

Ciara was ‘literally in labor’ finishing this song & music video

"I probably could only do each take for like two minutes and then I needed to take a break."

Updated Feb. 15, 2022

Pregnancy, Birth, Birth Stories, Celebrity News, Labor & Delivery, Life, News

Community & Friendship

To my friend who had kids before me: I’m so sorry I judged you

I just didn't know.

Updated Mar. 27, 2023

Community & Friendship, Life, Motherly Stories, Relationships

Parenting

How we can model resilience during the pandemic for our kids

Let go of "ideal" and parent for the real.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Parenting

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Life

Nut-free lunch ideas that aren’t grilled cheese + chicken nuggets

Kid-approved foods that are easy to make.

Updated Dec. 13, 2021

Life, Children's Health, Health & Wellness

Celebrity News

Amanda Seyfried’s childcare solution: ‘My mom lives with us, she’s our nanny’

She couldn't do what she does without help. None of us can.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Celebrity News, Life, News

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Baby Shopping Guide

11 best baby walking shoes for those exciting first steps

Easy to put on, hard to wiggle out of, and oh-so-cute.

Updated Feb. 01, 2023

Baby Shopping Guide, Baby

Life

What’s the best way to store breast milk? Your top questions, answered

Following the proper storage guidelines will help ensure that all that time and effort doesn't go to waste.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Life

Michelle Obama explains just how powerful empathy is—and why we need more of it

"Kids in this country are seeing what happens when we stop requiring empathy of one another. They're looking around wondering if we've been lying to them this whole time about who we are and what we truly value."

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life, News, Viral & Trending

Life

It’s more important for moms to vote than ever this year—here’s why

On the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, moms are gearing up to vote in 2020.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life, News, Viral & Trending

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Motherhood Understood

Megan on recovering from postpartum depression and learning to put herself first

"Mama bears, I know some of you have walked a similar road or are walking it now. I send you love and give you permission to turn that radio up a little louder."

Updated Oct. 20, 2022

Motherhood Understood