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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

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

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

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

Sometimes the world’s most high-profile stages are the most unlikely places for pure, unscripted joy—especially when a baby is involved

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

Penn Badgley quietly introduces his new role: dad of twins

Penn Badgley is a dad once again—or twice again, to be exact.

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

News, Celebrity 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.

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

News

Indoor princesses unite—this little girl’s viral camping review has parents everywhere rolling

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

News, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play, Viral & Trending

Toddler

This little girl’s bedtime clapback proves kids always have the last word

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

Toddler, News, Parenting, Toddler Sleep, 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.

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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Celebrity News

Anderson Cooper on life as a new dad: ‘This is a new level of love’

"It feels like my life has actually begun."

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Celebrity News, Life, News

Toddler Learn & Play

I’m sending my toddler to daycare for the first time—but I’m not ready

The idea of my son being outside the safety of our house—and isolation—is giving me so much anxiety.

Updated May. 20, 2022

Toddler Learn & Play, Covid, Life, Motherly Stories, Parenting, Toddler

Mental Health

6 ways Black mothers can prioritize their mental health

As mama goes, so goes the family. Here's how to take care and find the support you need.

Updated Apr. 09, 2024

Mental Health, Black Lives Matter

What To Watch

Tia Mowry is showing her kids all-Black movies & shows—here are our favorites

It's never too early to start.

Updated Feb. 08, 2022

What To Watch, Black History Month, Celebrity News, Entertainment, Holidays, Life, News

Children's Health

New Zealand is COVID-free—what families can learn from their lessons

Kids were allowed back to school in New Zealand in late May.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Life

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Baby Health

The EWG just gave this non-toxic sunscreen a perfect safety score 🙌

And it's available on Amazon!

Updated Feb. 02, 2022

Baby Health, Baby, Baby Shopping Guide, Parenting

Pre-Pregnancy Shopping Guides

Trying to get pregnant? This brand will send you everything you need

Because no one needs more stress when it comes to baby making.

Updated Aug. 17, 2022

Pre-Pregnancy Shopping Guides, Getting Pregnant

Children's Health

WHO clarifies stance on the asymptomatic spread of coronavirus

It's not as rare as a misunderstanding on Monday led people to believe.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Life

Covid

Petition + senate proposal call for $2,000 monthly stimulus checks ASAP

Families could see as much as $10,000 a month under the Monthly Economic Crisis Support Act by Sen. Kamala Harris.

Updated Jan. 18, 2022

Covid, Career & Money, Life, News

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Motherhood Understood

Helen on postpartum depression and rage with her second baby

Nothing can prepare you for becoming a parent.

Updated Feb. 22, 2025

Motherhood Understood

Birth Stories

My birth story: Surrogacy made me a mother

No matter how it happened, my baby deserves a warm and fuzzy birth story.

Updated Apr. 27, 2022

Birth Stories, Surrogacy

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Baby Shopping Guide

25 minimalist nursery room ideas for every aesthetic

Plus, decor tips from a pro!

Updated May. 27, 2022

Baby Shopping Guide, Baby

What To Read

From two-mom families to gender-diverse kids: 25 LGBTQ+ children’s books that celebrate the full spectrum

These picks center themes of love, belonging, and the freedom to be exactly who you are.

Updated Jun. 10, 2025

What To Read, Child Shopping Guide

Life

This pregnant mother’s protest sign is so powerful

A protest sign spotted at a Washington, D.C. rally is now a battle cry for mothers everywhere.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life, News, Viral & Trending

Life

If you want to be an ally, you have to understand this first

I'm going to say what usually goes unsaid about racism.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life, News, Viral & Trending

Life

I wish there were more gay families on kids shows

Elmo describes "family" as a mommy, a daddy and a baby. But that's not what our family looks like.

Updated Jun. 01, 2022

Life

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These are the clothes our kids will live in all summer 🙌

This sustainable clothing brand is too good.

Updated Jun. 08, 2020

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Life

This viral video of toddlers hugging takes on new meaning in the wake of George Floyd

Cisnernos says he didn't understand how much this little video would come to mean when he posted it last year, but as the tiny BFFs keep going viral, he's understanding the impact the image is having on the world.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life, News, Viral & Trending