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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
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Work & Motherhood

The model who turned her maternity brand into a lifeline for isolated moms

Updated Sep. 02, 2025
Work & Motherhood
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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
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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
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Health & Wellness

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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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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
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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
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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

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 $1,650 in the U.S. vs. $120 in Sweden: How one video highlights the daycare gap that’s frustrating parents

Updated Sep. 03, 2025
Viral & Trending, Career & Money, Family Finances & Budgeting, News, Parenting
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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
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Parenting

Why some moms check every backpack on a playdate—and what it says about parenting today

When does checking a child’s belongings become a tool for guidance, and when does it cross the line?

Updated Aug. 28, 2025
Parenting, 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

Mom’s 6-year-old asks the kind of questions that leave parents laughing—and low-key rethinking life

Updated Aug. 28, 2025
Parenting, News, Viral & Trending
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News

Why a mom’s claim that her kids are her “built-in best friends” sparked a wave of concern

Updated Aug. 29, 2025
News, Viral & Trending
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News

Mom finally discovers where her missing makeup went—and parents can’t stop laughing at the culprit

Updated Aug. 28, 2025
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Parenting

Daycare gap
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
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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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Back To School

Before school starts, this mom delivers a kindness lesson her daughter won’t forget

“The cool thing about being a human is that we’re all different.”

Updated Sep. 03, 2025
Back To School, Parenting
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Parenting

This Disney mom turned theme parks into her kids’ classroom—and parents are fascinated

“That’s not the only place we learn. But as Disney locals here in Mickey’s backyard, it just was inevitable for us to start learning in the parks.”

Updated Sep. 02, 2025
Parenting, Child, Child Learn & Play
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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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Baby Health

Babies in this hospital are wearing tiny face shields to protect them during the pandemic

The nurses came up with the idea for a very specific reason.

Updated Jun. 22, 2022
Baby Health, Baby, Child, Covid, Life, News, Parenting, Viral & Trending
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Baby Names

30+ baby names that mean hope and light

In times of stress and uncertainty, these baby names are a beacon of light.

Updated Apr. 22, 2022
Baby Names
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My 4-year-old recovered from COVID-19—and here’s what I want you to know

"Please take this virus seriously—it is no joke."

Updated Sep. 20, 2022
Child, Child, Children's Health, Covid, Health & Wellness, Life
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Life

Your first birthday isn’t canceled, my baby

Regardless of the toll this pandemic has and will continue to bring to the world, you deserve to be celebrated.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Life
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Food

Disney shares iconic Dole Whip + churro recipes and we couldn’t be happier

They're super easy to re-create.

Updated Sep. 20, 2022
Food, Life, Meal Planning & Shopping, News, Viral & Trending
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Life

This working mom said ‘no’ to virtual learning—and now she’s going viral

We're doing the best we can in a really weird, busy and scary time—parents, teachers and most especially, our kiddos, too.

Updated Jan. 11, 2022
Life, Child, Child Learn & Play, Covid, News, Parenting, Viral & Trending
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Health & Wellness

Mothers don’t want to just go back to ‘normal’—they want better

85% of mothers do not believe that our society does a good job supporting them—and that statistic is from when we were just living normal life.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Health & Wellness, Life, Women's Health
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Life

Bored baby photographer is now taking portraits of her food (as newborns) 😂

Babies aren't coming to her studio these days but food deliveries are!

Updated Apr. 10, 2020
Life, News
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Life

This viral video shows the courage of our health care workers

These are the people keeping us safe right now, and we need to see them.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Life, News, Viral & Trending
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Family Finances & Budgeting

What to do if you can’t pay your bills right now

A money expert lays out a list of financial relief options available to you.

Updated Feb. 01, 2022
Family Finances & Budgeting, Adult, Career & Money, Covid, Life
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Labor & Delivery

Black women will suffer the most if forced to give birth alone

For black mothers, the need for support during birth is even greater. Black women are 2.5 times more likely to die in childbirth than white women—at least in part because of institutional racism.

Updated Feb. 04, 2022
Labor & Delivery, Adult, Birth, Covid, Health & Wellness, Life, Women's Health
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Food

7 tasty 3-ingredient baking recipes the whole family will devour

Here's what to make with your pantry staples.

Updated Feb. 01, 2022
Food, Life, Meal Planning & Shopping
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Parenting

30+ ways your family can help spread kindness right now

Doing good helps you feel good.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Parenting
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These are the most innovative baby products in 2020, mama

From car seats with a 360-degree rotation and baby monitors with AI technology to sippy cups made from plant-based materials.

Updated Apr. 09, 2020
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Covid

One day, all of this will be over

For the rest of our lives, this is a defining moment we will look back on when we need evidence of our strength.

Updated Feb. 09, 2022
Covid, Adult, Health & Wellness, Life, Mental Health, Motherly Stories
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Celebrity News

24-hour parenting in isolation is ‘just not human,’ says Justin Timberlake

Throughout history, we've had support from extended family, friends and our communities, the proverbial village. And now we don't have that.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Celebrity News, Life, News
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Health & Wellness

This former Disney Channel star says she’s joining the COVID-19 front lines as a Registered Nurse

While kids are watching her on TV she's hoping to save lives in the real world.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Health & Wellness, Life
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Child

Why your big kid wants to be a ‘baby’ right now

And why it's totally normal, mama.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Child, Parenting
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Work & Motherhood

Here’s exactly how to work from home when your kids need attention

Working from home with a baby calls for some expert strategy… and a few key props.

Updated Jan. 26, 2022
Work & Motherhood, Adult, Career & Money, Covid, Life
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Life

The parents are not all right

Everyone is grieving and struggling right now. When I'm not pulling my hair out, I'm trying to be grateful that I am with my family, they are healthy and safe, and I am not enduring this period in total isolation. But this pandemic is highlighting all that is wrong with our systems set up to support families.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Life
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