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Child Learn & Play

A national poll reveals what’s missing from our kids’ playtime—and it’s not toys

Are screens and safety fears stealing our kids’ playtime? A new poll says yes

Updated Oct. 21, 2025

Child Learn & Play, Child, News

News

Stanford research reveals the powerful role of a mother’s voice in premature babies’ development

Every story, song, or word helps their brain connect language and emotion in ways that last well beyond infancy.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025

News, Pregnancy

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

The comfiest, chicest sweatshirts for fall (that aren’t your college hoodie)

Updated Oct. 15, 2025

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

Viral & Trending

This first grade teacher’s daily affirmation is the pep talk we all need

A viral video reminds us why elementary school teachers deserve every ounce of our respect—and a significant raise.

Updated Oct. 20, 2025

Viral & Trending

dog alerts mom about son's low blood sugar

Viral & Trending

Paws at the door—and a mom realizes what her child’s service dog already knew

Updated Oct. 21, 2025

Viral & Trending, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, News

Our Partners

5 Smart Questions to Ask a Doctor About Your Child’s Eczema Treatment

Updated Oct. 20, 2025

Our Partners, Children's Health

Health & Wellness

Turns out running with your stroller might actually protect your body more than you think

Think stroller runs are risky? A new study shows they may actually protect your joints and reduce injury risk—yes, running with baby can be smart

Updated Oct. 15, 2025

Health & Wellness, Fitness

Health & Wellness

California just drew a line in the sand on AI and kids—here’s why it matters everywhere

California’s new AI law could change how every parent thinks about chatbots

Updated Oct. 16, 2025

Health & Wellness, Mental Health

Children's Health

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

If you're feeling that weird cocktail of guilt, fear, and "how do I even talk about this?"—welcome to the club.

Updated Oct. 09, 2025

Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Mental Health

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

News

New study uncovers a surprising link between C-sections and sleep

Every mom expects sleepless nights with a newborn. For those recovering from a C-section, that exhaustion may have a deeper cause.

Updated Oct. 20, 2025

News, Pregnancy

Celebrity News

Charlie Puth’s tender “Changes” video reveal shows he’s preparing for his biggest role yet—fatherhood

For Charlie, this reveal marks a personal milestone, and a glimpse into how love and family can shape creativity.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

Celebrity News

Sofia Richie Grainge’s baby news comes with a surprise no one saw coming

But beneath the buzz was something deeper: a reflection of how modern motherhood and ambition can coexist, and even fuel one another.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

News

Stanford research reveals the powerful role of a mother’s voice in premature babies’ development

Every story, song, or word helps their brain connect language and emotion in ways that last well beyond infancy.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025

News, Pregnancy

Celebrity News

Women gotta go to work: Cardi B gets real about formula feeding and the support moms deserve

Updated Oct. 21, 2025

Celebrity News, Baby Feeding Tips, News, Parenting

Viral & Trending

Paws at the door—and a mom realizes what her child’s service dog already knew

A thump at the door, a stare, and seconds later—Mom knows her son’s blood sugar is dropping. Ducky, their service dog, spotted it first

Updated Oct. 21, 2025

Viral & Trending, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, News

Child Learn & Play

A national poll reveals what’s missing from our kids’ playtime—and it’s not toys

Are screens and safety fears stealing our kids’ playtime? A new poll says yes

Updated Oct. 21, 2025

Child Learn & Play, Child, News

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.

Viral & Trending

This first grade teacher’s daily affirmation is the pep talk we all need

Updated Oct. 20, 2025

Viral & Trending

News

Vanessa Kirby welcomes her first baby—and reflects on finding power in motherhood

Updated Oct. 20, 2025

News, Celebrity News, Motherhood Understood

News

Peanut allergies in U.S. babies have dropped — here’s how early introduction is helping (and how to try it safely)

Updated Oct. 20, 2025

News, Food

Celebrity News

Women gotta go to work: Cardi B gets real about formula feeding and the support moms deserve

Cardi B gets real about pumping, formula feeding, and why working moms shouldn’t have to choose between feeding their baby and keeping their job

Updated Oct. 21, 2025

Celebrity News, Baby Feeding Tips, News, Parenting

Safety

The CPSC just recalled Belivium Baby Loungers sold on Amazon—here’s what every parent should know

According to the CPSC, the loungers’ design puts infants at risk of suffocation, entrapment, and falls.

Updated Oct. 21, 2025

Safety, Parenting, Sleep Safety

mom has not moved daughter's shoes in 3 years

Parenting

TikTok video shows why a mother hasn’t moved her daughter’s shoes in three years — and the grief behind them

A mother’s daughter left her shoes in the same spot three years ago — and she hasn’t moved them since, finding comfort and connection in the midst of grief.

Updated Oct. 16, 2025

Parenting, News

Parenting

The simple restaurant rule this dad swears by—and the surprising skill it’s teaching his kids

This dad’s simple “restaurant rule” is going viral for teaching kids confidence, empathy, and social skills—one order at a time

Updated Oct. 16, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

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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.

State of Motherhood

This time-lapse proves moms are never off the clock

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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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Blended Families

10 ways to get past conflict with your co-parent

We have to accept that we're going to have differences—and learn how to create agreement.

Updated Feb. 08, 2022

Blended Families, Divorce, Life, Relationships

Life

I knew I had PPA, but I didn’t want to admit it

Any situation even slightly beyond my control was completely defeating.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Life

As a Black mom, I don’t want to fear for the life of my children anymore

I hope my children are the last generation to deal with racial hate.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Baby

Real Housewives’ Teddi Mellencamp opens up about her 4-month-old’s neurosurgery

And fellow mamas are showing support.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Baby, Baby Health, Parenting

Covid

The truth about raising a newborn in quarantine

This quarantine will someday pass, your babyhood with it.

Updated Aug. 23, 2022

Covid, Adult, Child, Fourth Trimester, Health & Wellness, Life, Postpartum

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Beauty

7 flattering hair trends mamas need to know

According to a celebrity hairstylist.

Updated Feb. 09, 2022

Beauty, Beauty & Style, Life

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Parenting

This TikTok mama’s ‘calming corner’ is positive parenting goals 🙌

Maarte Mami made the cutest alternative to time outs.

Updated Sep. 29, 2022

Parenting

Life

A day care expels 6-year-old for wearing a Black Lives Matter shirt

This is not okay.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life, News, Viral & Trending

Mental Health

Expert strategies for dealing with the loss of a grandparent, age by age

All too many children may be facing the loss of a loved one this year. Here's how to help them through it.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022

Mental Health, Child, Children's Health, Grandparents & Extended Families, Health & Wellness, Life, Parenting, Relationships

Life

I never wanted to be a mother—and then I got pregnant

Motherhood doesn't define me.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

young boy wearing headphones and doing homework on a table

Back To School

When will children go back to school? That depends on where you live

The goalpost is moving again. But there's reason for hope.

Updated Jan. 19, 2022

Back To School, Child, Child, Child Learn & Play, Covid, Life, News, Teen

Life

A love letter to my dishwasher in these unprecedented times

An ode to the hardworking appliance that is the true pandemic M.V.P.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

What To Watch

Here’s when season 3 of ‘Dead to Me’ is finally coming back to Netflix

Here's what we know!

Updated May. 04, 2022

What To Watch, Entertainment

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Shop

The only 5 pieces you need to add to your summer wardrobe, mama

Bye-bye decision fatigue.

Updated Jul. 07, 2020

Shop

Grandparents & Extended Families

My parents miss their grandkids so much–so we gave them this

It helps us feel connected, even when we can't see each other.

Updated Jan. 28, 2022

Grandparents & Extended Families, Home, Home Shopping Guides, Life, Relationships

Back To School

Teacher’s viral plea about school re-opening plans: ‘I don’t see ANY consideration for the adults’

"When you're out there demanding that schools open and all of your arguments are about you, about what you need, about what your kids need, but NEVER ONCE mention the dangers to the staff and faculty who will necessarily need to be in those schools, you can see where I'm a little concerned."

Updated Oct. 31, 2022

Back To School

black and white photo of a woman sitting and smiling at baby - essay on birth trauma

Motherhood Understood

Healing from birth trauma: My journey to being heard and understood

"I thought as a mental health professional myself, I would be more aware of what I was going though and of the impact it had on me, but I was so lost, so sucked into the pain and loneliness and suffering, that I couldn't see through the fog."

Updated Jul. 21, 2025

Motherhood Understood