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Toddler Learn & Play

Parents say curiosity matters—then tell kids “be careful” 27 times daily, according to research

It's clear we're walking a tightrope between fostering exploration and avoiding a trip to the ER.

Updated Nov. 04, 2025
Toddler Learn & Play, Child, Child Learn & Play, Toddler
Mother's touch explained
Viral & Trending

The surprising science behind a mother’s touch—and why it soothes babies so deeply

What if a simple stroke could flip a “safety switch” in your baby—and even calm you too?

Updated Nov. 04, 2025
Viral & Trending, News
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Child Sleep

Is melatonin safe for kids? What every exhausted parent needs to know

Before you add it to cart, pediatrician Dr. Jessica Klein wants you to pump the brakes and get the facts.

Updated Oct. 31, 2025
Child Sleep, Toddler Sleep
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News

Child therapist “10 truths” go viral: What actually works at home

“When we know better, we do better and that’s how we break cycles"

Updated Nov. 03, 2025
News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

Health & Wellness

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Health & Wellness

Mutual aid 101: How to start or join a community food sharing network

Updated Oct. 31, 2025
Health & Wellness
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Women's Health

New research reveals a hidden way breastfeeding may protect moms for decades

It’s a discovery that deepens what we know about the lasting strength of maternal biology.

Updated Oct. 23, 2025
Women's Health, Health & Wellness
Period pain
Teen Health

Why so many teens still hide period pain—and the coach script parents are asking for

73% of teens feel they must “tough it out” on their period.

Updated Oct. 22, 2025
Teen Health, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Parenting, Teen
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Children's Health

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

That drop represents thousands of children who may never experience a life-threatening reaction.

Updated Oct. 22, 2025
Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Parenting, Safety
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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
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Our Partners

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

Updated Oct. 20, 2025
Our Partners, 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

Soon To Be Dads
Motherly

8 ways dads-to-be can truly show up during the third trimester

Eight concrete ways dads-to-be can show up in the third trimester. Learn warning signs, practice labor support and prep the fourth trimester. Practical, calm and evidence-based.

Updated Oct. 30, 2025
Motherly, Pregnancy, Third Trimester
Things To Know About C-Sections
Pregnancy

10 things seasoned moms want you to know about C-sections

Ten mom-tested truths about C-sections, backed by leading medical guidance, to help you plan your birth, advocate in the OR and recover with confidence.

Updated Oct. 30, 2025
Pregnancy, Second Trimester
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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
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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

News

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News

CDC expands pasta recall after 6 deaths: What parents need to know

Updated Nov. 04, 2025
News, Parenting, Safety
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News

McAfee report uncovers a new kind of ‘stranger danger’ and it’s closer than you think

Updated Nov. 04, 2025
News, Parenting, Safety
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News

When a stranger signed to her son, this mom saw years of love and learning come full circle

4-year-old Luca signed his name unprompted to a Chick-fil-A cashier, his mom froze in awe.

Updated Nov. 04, 2025
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.
Mother's touch explained
Viral & Trending

The surprising science behind a mother’s touch—and why it soothes babies so deeply

Updated Nov. 04, 2025
Viral & Trending, News
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Celebrity News

Carly Rae Jepsen is pregnant with her first baby

Updated Nov. 04, 2025
Celebrity News
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Viral & Trending

A 38-week babymoon went viral — what doctors say parents often miss about flying late in pregnancy

Updated Nov. 03, 2025
Viral & Trending, News

Parenting

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News

CDC expands pasta recall after 6 deaths: What parents need to know

The CDC has expanded a pasta recall tied to Listeria deaths—parents are urged to check their freezers now

Updated Nov. 04, 2025
News, Parenting, Safety
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News

McAfee report uncovers a new kind of ‘stranger danger’ and it’s closer than you think

Updated Nov. 04, 2025
News, Parenting, Safety
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Getting Pregnant

12 supportive phrases moms navigating surrogacy deserve to hear

Updated Oct. 30, 2025
Getting Pregnant, Surrogacy
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News

Child therapist “10 truths” go viral: What actually works at home

“When we know better, we do better and that’s how we break cycles"

Updated Nov. 03, 2025
News, Parenting, 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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Holidays

These celebrities are celebrating Juneteenth 🎉

"Today, like everyday, is a wonderful day to be Black," Lizzo says in an Instagram video.

Updated Jun. 19, 2020
Holidays, Life
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Parenting

We’re entering a new age of fatherhood, says new study

But here's what dads need to keep the momentum going.

Updated Jan. 11, 2022
Parenting, Child, Covid, Father's Day, Holidays, Life
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Labor & Delivery

These emotional birth photos show why midwives are so important

As a younger mother—and especially as a Black mother—21-year-old Anya was very much at risk for having her voice silenced during her birth experience. Moms under 30 are more likely to report being mistreated or have their concerns ignored by medical providers while in labor, which can lead to deadly consequences. Black mothers are three to four times more likely to die during or after pregnancy or birth compared to white mothers. That's why Anya choose to have a midwife supported birth in a birth center.

Updated Oct. 28, 2022
Labor & Delivery, Birth, Birth Stories, Pregnancy
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Holidays

Juneteenth celebrations have always existed, but why isn’t it a national holiday?

Black history is American history and our kids need to know it.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Holidays, Life
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Our Partners

How to design a nursery that can last through toddler years + beyond

Longevity is the name of the game, mama.

Updated Jan. 07, 2022
Our Partners, Baby, Home, Home Decor, Life, Parenting
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Shop

10 neutral + white rugs that are totally kid-friendly 🙌

Yes, you can have a white rug, mama.

Updated Jun. 18, 2020
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Food

5 refreshing summer recipes straight from Chrissy Teigen’s kitchen

And you can make them in 30 minutes or less!

Updated Feb. 07, 2022
Food, Life, Meal Planning & Shopping, Nutrition
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This is the one gift I give all new mamas

We all need a little extra encouragment sometimes.

Updated Jun. 18, 2020
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Real Feeding Stories from Real Mamas

21 breastfeeding portraits that show the strength and vulnerability of new motherhood

The complexity of breastfeeding is what photographer Sophie Harris-Taylor set out to explore in her now-viral portrait series, Milk.

Updated Jul. 21, 2022
Real Feeding Stories from Real Mamas, Viral & Trending
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Life

We’re entering a whole new level of parental burnout

If you're feeling more exhausted now than ever before, here are four perfectly legitimate reasons why—and what you can do about it, right now.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Life
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Child Learn & Play

Summer activities are canceled, but the magic of the season isn’t

This summer feels like both an insurmountable task and an incredible opportunity.

Updated Feb. 07, 2022
Child Learn & Play, Child, Child, Covid, Life, Parenting
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Motherly Stories

Dear mama, this is what I’ll remember

I remember your comfort and how you kept me warm. I remember your face above me when I cried for you. I remember you would feed me when I was hungry, or tired or in pain.

Updated Aug. 22, 2022
Motherly Stories, Life
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Self Care

How to realistically make self-care a priority when you have no time

Start by letting your children get bored.

Updated Jan. 18, 2022
Self Care, Health & Wellness, Life, Mental Health
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This is the most flattering maternity dress for the summer 🙌 (and it comes in 3 colors)

Did we mention it's under $80?

Updated Feb. 19, 2025
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Viral & Trending

Magazine cover goes viral because breastfeeding is beautiful (and so is Black motherhood)

Some people still say moms shouldn't breastfeed in public—so this magazine put it on the cover.

Updated Apr. 06, 2023
Viral & Trending, Baby
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Life

The Children’s Place to close 300 stores + start liquidation sales soon

The liquidation plans are already in the works.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Life, News, Viral & Trending
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Life

Target raises minimum wage, provides $200 pandemic bonus

For parents working in retail, this is a big deal.

Updated Mar. 25, 2022
Life, News, Viral & Trending
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What To Watch

19 LGBTQ+ movies & shows to stream with your teen during Pride month

Plus, how to have a convo about gender identity & sexuality.

Updated May. 20, 2024
What To Watch, Teen
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Life

Housework can wait, your kids will not

I stopped trying to have a perfect house and started enjoying the mess of having kids

Updated Sep. 30, 2022
Life
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Life

It takes a village to raise a baby, but mine was quarantined

Going through PPD has been tremendously challenging. As has been raising a newborn. Doing it without my village makes those challenges feel overwhelmingly impossible.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Life
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