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Child Learn & Play

Body language expert shares 3 simple ways to raise socially skilled kids

Updated Oct. 06, 2025
Child Learn & Play
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Postpartum

A breakthrough for postpartum moms: What new research really says about tirzepatide and breastfeeding

“It’s not about racing to thinness. It’s about giving women safe, evidence-based options.”

Updated Oct. 06, 2025
Postpartum, News
Grandparents
Grandparents & Extended Families

What if paying grandparents for child care could solve America’s childcare crisis?

The childcare solution America keeps overlooking might already be living down the street.

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
Grandparents & Extended Families, News, Parenting, Relationships
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Work & Motherhood

Stay-at-home mom describes the uneasy shift from earning to ‘our money’—and why so many relate

When a stay-at-home mom admitted that spending “our money” still feels uncomfortable, millions of parents nodded along.

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
Work & Motherhood, Career & Money, News, Viral & Trending

Health & Wellness

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Children's Health

An education expert’s plan for parents navigating climate anxiety in kids (when you’re scared too)

Updated Oct. 09, 2025
Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Mental Health
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Health & Wellness

That alarm sound is actually ruining your day—here’s why (and what to do about it)

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
Health & Wellness, Women's Health
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Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

I wanted to be proactive about my health—this platform made it easy

Everlywell emphasized context and care in a way that acknowledged the realities of women’s health.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
Health & Wellness Shopping Guide
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Pregnancy

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

Can you take Tylenol when pregnant? What does the science actually say? And what should I do if I’m in pain or running a fever?

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
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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

2025 State of Motherhood Survey

Motherhood can be so many things. And we want to hear what it’s like for you in 2025.

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Pregnancy

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Pregnancy

Cardi B opened up about prenatal depression—and she’s helping moms feel less alone

She admitted that thoughts of raising her baby alone and losing her partner’s companionship spiralled into sadness and depression.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
Pregnancy, Celebrity News, News
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News

One workplace law cut miscarriage rates by nearly 10%—and it’s changing how we treat pregnancy at work

When workplaces make small accommodations, pregnancy outcomes improve dramatically.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
News, Getting Pregnant, Miscarriage & Loss, Pregnancy
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Viral & Trending

The car ride that turned into emergency delivery—and somehow, everyone stayed calm

When your hospital run turns into an emergency delivery, calm, faith, and teamwork can make all the difference

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
Viral & Trending, News, Pregnancy
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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

News

HART
Viral & Trending

‘Is that a baby?’ The split-second that changed one driver’s morning

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
Viral & Trending, News, Parenting, Safety
Teaching about periods
Parenting

Mom teaches son about periods—and the internet’s calling it a parenting masterclass

This mom turned laundry day into a powerful lesson on periods and empathy (and her son nailed it).

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
Parenting, News, Viral & Trending
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Parenting

“Four feels like three!”: Ashley Graham and Kylie Kelce spark debate over the hardest child number

“I have found that four feels very similar to three.”

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
Parenting, Celebrity News, News, Viral & Trending

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.

Here are all the celebrity babies born in 2021!

Wait until you hear her queenly name!

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.”

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.
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Parenting

Girl dad asks why his toddler watches his workouts—her answer has parents in stitches

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
Parenting, News, Viral & Trending
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Work & Motherhood

This mom brought her baby to a meeting—and reminded us what true workplace support look

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
Work & Motherhood, Career & Money, News, Parenting, Viral & Trending
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Parenting

Baby wouldn’t stop crying—and this mom found a way to stay present through the noise

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

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Safety

Mom Genius baby gates recalled after safety warning—what parents need to know

No injuries have been reported, but a new recall is urging parents to stop using certain Mom Genius retractable safety gates immediately.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
Safety, Parenting
HART
Viral & Trending

‘Is that a baby?’ The split-second that changed one driver’s morning

Bus driver Barbara Baker spotted a toddler alone in the street, and her quick thinking turned a regular route into a real-life rescue.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
Viral & Trending, News, Parenting, Safety
Teaching about periods
Parenting

Mom teaches son about periods—and the internet’s calling it a parenting masterclass

This mom turned laundry day into a powerful lesson on periods and empathy (and her son nailed it).

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
Parenting, News, Viral & Trending
Kylie and Ashley
Parenting

“Four feels like three!”: Ashley Graham and Kylie Kelce spark debate over the hardest child number

“I have found that four feels very similar to three.”

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
Parenting, Celebrity News, 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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Viral & Trending

Kylie Kelce says Jason Kelce isn’t watching their kids right now—and moms everywhere have thoughts

Kylie’s comments strike a nerve. It’s an all-too-familiar dilemma for moms everywhere: being the default parent, even in households that aim for equality.

Updated Dec. 12, 2024
Viral & Trending, Celebrity News, News, Parenting
Viral TikTok: Still images of a mom explaining how her salary does not cover childcare costs
News

‘My salary doesn’t cover daycare’: A mom’s viral TikTok highlights the need to rethink childcare costs

Paige Turner, recently went viral on TikTok with a plea to moms everywhere: “Stop comparing the cost of childcare directly to your salary.”

Updated Dec. 11, 2024
News, Career & Money, Family Finances & Budgeting, Viral & Trending
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News

Mom refuses grandparents’ help after they take baby without permission—Reddit reacts

Every mom has that one story. The one where boundaries get crossed, trust is tested, and a simple ask for help turns into a lesson learned the hard way. 

Updated Dec. 11, 2024
News, Viral & Trending
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News

Watch: Baby’s emotional reaction to seeing clearly for the first time goes viral

When the glasses are gently placed on his tiny face, something extraordinary happens: his curious gaze transforms into a radiant smile.

Updated Dec. 11, 2024
News, Viral & Trending
Viral TikTok: Still images of a mom explaining what it feels like to be the first mom in a friends group
News

Viral TikTok sheds light on the struggles of being the first mom in your friend group

Being a new parent is tough, but being the first mom in your group takes it to a whole new level of bravery.

Updated Dec. 11, 2024
News, Viral & Trending
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News

Motherhood of the traveling baby bins: How moms are turning hand-me-downs into community

Picture this: a group of moms with babies born just months apart, pooling their outgrown baby clothes into a series of well-organized bins.

Updated Dec. 11, 2024
News, Viral & Trending
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Viral & Trending

This grandpa has all of TikTok crying over a father/daughter dance—and we are not okay

In a viral video, we see a little girl get the father/daughter dance of her dreams, thanks to her incredible grandpa.

Updated Dec. 11, 2024
Viral & Trending, Grandparents & Extended Families, News, Relationships
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News

Ryan Reynolds gets real about missing his kids’ milestones and raising four with Blake Lively

“I kind of die inside when I see their faces and they do a sports thing or something and I missed it,” he admitted.

Updated Dec. 11, 2024
News, Celebrity News
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News

UPS driver’s hilarious reaction to holiday porch snacks reminds us why small gestures matter

The video shows a UPS driver decked out in a holiday bauble headband, bringing not just packages, but also pure holiday joy.

Updated Dec. 10, 2024
News, Viral & Trending
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News

Viral TikTok proves families will do *anything* for their only grandchild

Here’s the setup: A high chair. A baby boy who can’t stop grooving. And a room full of adults who’ve decided that tonight’s main course isn’t spaghetti—it’s Pink Pony Club.

Updated Dec. 10, 2024
News, Viral & Trending
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Postpartum

Groundbreaking blood test could revolutionize how postpartum depression is diagnosed AND treated

Diagnosing PPD has traditionally relied on moms recognizing and reporting their symptoms—a tall order when they’re battling exhaustion and the endless demands of new motherhood.

Updated Dec. 10, 2024
Postpartum, Health & Wellness, Mental Health
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Baby Learn & Play

Neuroscience says: Letting your child try and fail Is the key to effective parenting

New research has uncovered a simple mindset shift that could change everything: seeing everyday tasks as learning opportunities for your child.

Updated Dec. 10, 2024
Baby Learn & Play, Baby Health
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News

“We’re pregnant in our 40s!”: Viral pregnancy announcement sparks conversation about motherhood later in life

The couple broke the big news to Scott’s parents through a clever pregnancy reveal using a lotto scratch-off ticket.

Updated Dec. 10, 2024
News, Viral & Trending
Viral TikTok: Three images of a mom explaining how she handles Christmas with 8 kids
News

Mom of 8 shares how she creates Christmas magic with fewer gifts—and no Santa

She’s raising eight kids (yes, eight!) and has mastered a Christmas system that’s both simple and sweet. 

Updated Dec. 10, 2024
News, Viral & Trending
Burnout: A tired mom working while her kids run in the background
Health & Wellness

81% of working moms face burnout while ‘managing it all,’ Gallup study finds

While juggling meetings, deadlines, and to-do lists, many are also carrying the extra burden of being the “default parent.”

Updated Dec. 09, 2024
Health & Wellness, Mental Health
Mental load: A family of three (mom, dad, and baby), hugging
Health & Wellness

The invisible labor that’s breaking moms: How unequal mental load impacts mental health

If we want to save moms from burnout, we have to start by addressing the invisible labor that’s quietly breaking them.

Updated Dec. 09, 2024
Health & Wellness, Mental Health
Viral tiktok: A girl walking down the street without a coat
News

Mom’s viral video of her daughter’s coat refusal is parenting gold

Parenting is a constant juggling act: letting kids express their independence while silently hoping strangers aren’t judging you for their choices (or lack of a coat). 

Updated Dec. 09, 2024
News, Viral & Trending
RX kids: A new mom holding her baby
News

Moms are getting $7,500 for having a baby in Michigan—here’s how it’s transforming lives

What if we just paid women when they have babies? A revolutionary new program is testing exactly that—and it’s already changing lives.

Updated Dec. 09, 2024
News, Birth
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Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

The most practical Target collab ever? Meet the limited-edition Bullseye Bogg Bag

And if you want one, don't wait–they'll likely sell out fast!

Updated Dec. 09, 2024
Beauty & Style Shopping Guides, Beauty & Style
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News

Toddler meets baby brother for the first time—and instantly loses it

Sibling introductions can be a magical time for parents, but as one TikTok video hilariously proves, they can also be unpredictably funny and adorably chaotic.

Updated Dec. 18, 2024
News, Viral & Trending
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