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New research suggests pregnancy sleep patterns may offer an early clue about preterm birth

Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have uncovered a surprising signal: inconsistent sleep patterns in early pregnancy may help predict preterm birth.

Updated Jun. 28, 2025

Pregnancy

Life

The best 4th of July sales to shop this holiday week

Kid's clothes, baby gear and of course a few for mama, too!

Updated Jun. 30, 2025

Life

4th of July

4th of July activities for kids who don’t like fireworks: Fun, safe & sensory-friendly ideas

The volume and spectacle of Independence Day fireworks can be a frightening experience for your little one.

Updated Jun. 18, 2024

4th of July

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Moms are calling this AI tool a ‘lifesaver’ for the mental load they carry every day

“My life has gotten 10 times easier and, for the first time in a long time, I feel like I have space to breathe.”

Updated Jul. 03, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

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

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. 04, 2025

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

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Health & Wellness

“I just remember crying”: JWoww shares the airport moment with her son that changed everything

"We were sitting in TSA, and he decided he didn’t like that. He ripped my glasses off, broke them, and head-butted me."

Updated Jul. 03, 2025

Health & Wellness, Celebrity News, Mental Health, News

Health & Wellness

JWoww’s postpartum psychosis journey inspired a haunting film—because no one believed her

"Whether it's real or not, it's real to that person," she said.

Updated Jul. 02, 2025

Health & Wellness, Celebrity News, Mental Health, News

Health & Wellness

Dad’s mental health in the first two years has a lasting impact on kids, new study shows

“The association between paternal mental illness and poorer child development was robust.”

Updated Jun. 27, 2025

Health & Wellness, Mental Health

Health & Wellness

Chicken Alfredo sold at Walmart and Kroger recalled after 3 deaths and a pregnancy loss

Listeria monocytogenes can be mild in healthy adults, but during pregnancy, it can cause miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery, or a severe infection in newborns.

Updated Jun. 20, 2025

Health & Wellness

Pregnancy

What a new study suggests about pregnancy diet and type 1 diabetes—and why it’s not about being perfect

It’s not about being perfect. It’s about having the tools to make informed choices.

Updated Jul. 04, 2025

Pregnancy, Baby, Baby Health

Pregnancy

A new AI breakthrough helped one couple get pregnant after 19 years

A novel AI-powered tool, developed by a team led by Dr. Zev Williams, found what doctors had never been able to detect in her husband’s semen sample—viable sperm.

Updated Jun. 28, 2025

Pregnancy, Fertility Prep More, Getting Pregnant, Journey

Pregnancy

New research suggests pregnancy sleep patterns may offer an early clue about preterm birth

Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have uncovered a surprising signal: inconsistent sleep patterns in early pregnancy may help predict preterm birth.

Updated Jun. 28, 2025

Pregnancy

Pregnancy

Facing a high-risk pregnancy? Here’s what three experts want every mom to know

By Jane Purser, DNP FNP-C; Becca Hamilton, LPC, PMH-C; and Dr. Margaret Archer, PT, DPT

Updated Jun. 24, 2025

Pregnancy

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One preschooler’s wild graduation dream is sparking joy for millions

Updated Jul. 03, 2025

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Health & Wellness

“I just remember crying”: JWoww shares the airport moment with her son that changed everything

"We were sitting in TSA, and he decided he didn’t like that. He ripped my glasses off, broke them, and head-butted me."

Updated Jul. 03, 2025

Health & Wellness, Celebrity News, Mental Health, News

News

Moms are calling this AI tool a ‘lifesaver’ for the mental load they carry every day

“My life has gotten 10 times easier and, for the first time in a long time, I feel like I have space to breathe.”

Updated Jul. 03, 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.

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Here are all the celebrity babies born in 2021!

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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.

Health & Wellness

JWoww’s postpartum psychosis journey inspired a haunting film—because no one believed her

Updated Jul. 02, 2025

Health & Wellness, Celebrity News, Mental Health, News

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Celebrity News

“Everything is so hard”—Olivia Culpo’s viral TikTok captures a third-trimester truth

Updated Jul. 02, 2025

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News

Boredom wasn’t a crisis in the ‘90s—this dad’s joke is making moms nostalgic

Updated Jul. 02, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

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

Toddler

A toddler crawled into her baby sister’s crib—and showed us what love looks like before language

Arlia climbs into the crib, settles in beside her seven-month-old sister, and instinctively pulls a small blanket over them both.

Updated Jul. 04, 2025

Toddler, Life, Parenting, Sleep Safety

Parenting

Mom and dad talk behind their toddler’s back—her reaction is unforgettable

What they’re doing is part of a growing parenting trend known as “positive gossip”—speaking praise about your child as if they’re not listening, even though they definitely are.

Updated Jun. 28, 2025

Parenting, Motherly, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play

Parenting

Peg Perego recalls 3-in-1 baby chair over suffocation risk—here’s what to do

There have been no injuries or incidents reported.

Updated Jun. 27, 2025

Parenting, Safety, Sleep Safety

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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.

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Prince William says becoming a dad was ‘one of the scariest’ things he’s ever done

The Duke of Cambridge opened up about his experience with fatherhood and how childhood trauma can resurface when you have a child yourself.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

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Life

SpaceX + NASA are launching a historic flight today

It's the first rocket launch since 2011.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life, News, Viral & Trending

Life

I have mom-shamed myself more times than I can count—and I’m done

Stop shaming yourself. Start praising yourself instead.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

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Ali Fedotowsky-Manno shares her hacks to get her kids to eat healthier

Hint: It's so easy!

Updated Feb. 03, 2022

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Life

5 expert ways to cope when you’re up all night with your newborn

Here's how to take care of yourself when the baby is Up. All. Night.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Parenting

Camp is canceled and I don’t know how I’m going to get through the summer

Mothers are expirienceing a significant increase in their stress level since the pandemic.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Parenting

Parenting

Pediatricians warn pandemic may increase drowning risks this summer

The AAP wants parents to take the following steps to reduce the risk of childhood drowning.

Updated May. 26, 2020

Parenting, Safety

Life

This viral TikTok video about day care will make you laugh (and cry)

"Dear daycare" she writes over the sound of NSYNC hitting the beats to "I want you back."

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life, News, Viral & Trending

Life

‘I’m just tapped out’: This mom of 5 is going viral for saying what we all feel

"The laptop wouldn't connect to the internet. The baby was fussing. My oldest was frustrated I had to pull her from what she was in the middle of. I had noise coming from each room with all the kids trying to, you know, 'school', and it took every fiber of my being not to throw the laptop off the table."

Updated Sep. 30, 2022

Life, Health & Wellness, Mental Health