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New research suggests pregnancy sleep patterns may offer an early clue about preterm birth

Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have uncovered a surprising signal: inconsistent sleep patterns in early pregnancy may help predict preterm birth.

Updated Jun. 28, 2025

Pregnancy

Life

The best 4th of July sales to shop this holiday week

Kid's clothes, baby gear and of course a few for mama, too!

Updated Jun. 30, 2025

Life

4th of July

4th of July activities for kids who don’t like fireworks: Fun, safe & sensory-friendly ideas

The volume and spectacle of Independence Day fireworks can be a frightening experience for your little one.

Updated Jun. 18, 2024

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Moms are calling this AI tool a ‘lifesaver’ for the mental load they carry every day

“My life has gotten 10 times easier and, for the first time in a long time, I feel like I have space to breathe.”

Updated Jul. 03, 2025

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Health & Wellness

“I just remember crying”: JWoww shares the airport moment with her son that changed everything

Updated Jul. 03, 2025

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Health & Wellness

JWoww’s postpartum psychosis journey inspired a haunting film—because no one believed her

"Whether it's real or not, it's real to that person," she said.

Updated Jul. 02, 2025

Health & Wellness, Celebrity News, Mental Health, News

Health & Wellness

Dad’s mental health in the first two years has a lasting impact on kids, new study shows

“The association between paternal mental illness and poorer child development was robust.”

Updated Jun. 27, 2025

Health & Wellness, Mental Health

Health & Wellness

Chicken Alfredo sold at Walmart and Kroger recalled after 3 deaths and a pregnancy loss

Listeria monocytogenes can be mild in healthy adults, but during pregnancy, it can cause miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery, or a severe infection in newborns.

Updated Jun. 20, 2025

Health & Wellness

Children's Health

Little Remedies honey cough syrup recalled nationwide: What parents need to know

The recalled syrup, a go-to for many parents looking for natural relief for their child’s cough.

Updated Jun. 25, 2025

Children's Health, Baby, Baby Health, Health & Wellness

Children's Health

Nurse gets ready to draw blood—what this 5-year-old says through tears leaves viewers in awe

Reece’s courage shines brighter when you understand the journey behind it. At just three years old, he was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).

Updated Jun. 18, 2025

Children's Health, Child, Health & Wellness, Parenting

Pregnancy

A new AI breakthrough helped one couple get pregnant after 19 years

A novel AI-powered tool, developed by a team led by Dr. Zev Williams, found what doctors had never been able to detect in her husband’s semen sample—viable sperm.

Updated Jun. 28, 2025

Pregnancy, Fertility Prep More, Getting Pregnant, Journey

Pregnancy

New research suggests pregnancy sleep patterns may offer an early clue about preterm birth

Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have uncovered a surprising signal: inconsistent sleep patterns in early pregnancy may help predict preterm birth.

Updated Jun. 28, 2025

Pregnancy

Pregnancy

Facing a high-risk pregnancy? Here’s what three experts want every mom to know

By Jane Purser, DNP FNP-C; Becca Hamilton, LPC, PMH-C; and Dr. Margaret Archer, PT, DPT

Updated Jun. 24, 2025

Pregnancy

Postpartum

What every mom should know about pelvic floor therapy after birth—from a physical therapist and mom of two

By Dr. Margaret Archer, PT, DPT

Updated Jun. 23, 2025

Postpartum, Pregnancy

Health & Wellness

“I just remember crying”: JWoww shares the airport moment with her son that changed everything

Updated Jul. 03, 2025

Health & Wellness, Celebrity News, Mental Health, News

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Moms are calling this AI tool a ‘lifesaver’ for the mental load they carry every day

“My life has gotten 10 times easier and, for the first time in a long time, I feel like I have space to breathe.”

Updated Jul. 03, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Health & Wellness

JWoww’s postpartum psychosis journey inspired a haunting film—because no one believed her

"Whether it's real or not, it's real to that person," she said.

Updated Jul. 02, 2025

Health & Wellness, Celebrity News, Mental Health, 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!

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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.”

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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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Celebrity News

“Everything is so hard”—Olivia Culpo’s viral TikTok captures a third-trimester truth

Updated Jul. 02, 2025

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News

Boredom wasn’t a crisis in the ‘90s—this dad’s joke is making moms nostalgic

Updated Jul. 02, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

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News

Summer with a newborn isn’t all sunshine—moms are quietly struggling with this unexpected shift

Updated Jul. 01, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

Mom and dad talk behind their toddler’s back—her reaction is unforgettable

What they’re doing is part of a growing parenting trend known as “positive gossip”—speaking praise about your child as if they’re not listening, even though they definitely are.

Updated Jun. 28, 2025

Parenting, Motherly, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play

Parenting

Peg Perego recalls 3-in-1 baby chair over suffocation risk—here’s what to do

There have been no injuries or incidents reported.

Updated Jun. 27, 2025

Parenting, Safety, Sleep Safety

Parenting

Evenflo car seat recall affects over 36,000 Titan 65 units—what parents need to know

The recall affects Evenflo Titan 65 car seats with model number 3712198, manufactured between March 17, 2025 and May 1, 2025.

Updated Jun. 28, 2025

Parenting, Car Seat Safety, Safety

Parenting

Dad’s $61k “salary” shows just how undervalued parenting still is

The Father’s Day Index makes a critical point: if a caregiving parent were to suddenly be absent, the cost of replacing their labor is steep.

Updated Jun. 23, 2025

Parenting

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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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Kristen Bell turned to Instagram for help getting Vaseline out of her child’s hair

Stars! They're just like us.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

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Dad, I’ll always be your little girl

Even though I'm a mom now and have children of my own.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Life

Family dinners were painful after the divorce—but then I realized we needed them

After all, I love to cook

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Show yourself a little self-care during your pregnancy

Because Mama deserves some love, too

Updated Feb. 13, 2024

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Shay Mitchell just launched a chic baby collection designed for mamas on the go 😍

Say hello to your new favorite diaper bag, stroller caddy and bottle cooler.

Updated Feb. 19, 2025

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What went viral this week: A mom defends Shakira and J. Lo + the beauty of working motherhood

There's a lot of heavy news this week so let's look at the lighter side of this week's headlines.

Updated Mar. 17, 2025

Life, News

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Labor & Delivery

8 powerful, award-winning birth photos you need to see right now

This is what birth really looks like.

Updated Oct. 28, 2022

Labor & Delivery, Birth, Pregnancy

Life

Trump talks about paid leave in the State of the Union—and this is how it affects you, mama

Here's what you need to know about President Trump's speech.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life, News, Viral & Trending

Meal Planning & Shopping

15 no-cook dinners for hot summer nights

These dinner ideas will quickly become your family's favorites.

Updated Jul. 13, 2022

Meal Planning & Shopping, Food

Baby Names

20 perfect names for your February baby

Love-filled names for the month of love.

Updated Jan. 20, 2023

Baby Names

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Why Jessica Simpson’s sexual abuse revelations are so powerful

"I was a preacher's daughter. I was taught to be a virgin until I got married, and so I never wanted to share these sexual things that were happening because I didn't want to hurt anybody," shares Simpson. Eventually, she summoned up the courage to tell her mom and dad what was going on—knowing even at that young age she was dropping a bombshell on them.

Updated Feb. 01, 2022

Celebrity News, Health & Wellness, Life, Mental Health, News

Life

You have to hear this viral song written by a 3-year-old

'Dinosaurs in Love' is amazing.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life, News, Viral & Trending

Viral & Trending

A mom shamed for breastfeeding at Chick-fil-A gets a massive show of support

A crowd of angry moms showed up to stage a nurse-in at the restaurant.

Updated Apr. 15, 2022

Viral & Trending, Real Feeding Stories from Real Mamas

Parenting

50 no-tech, super-fun winter activities for kids

Cold, gray days are no match for this ultimate winter fun list for kids.

Updated Jan. 07, 2025

Parenting

Marriage & Partnerships

What I want my kids to know about real love

Even when it seems like it would just be easier not to. It is always, always worth it.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023

Marriage & Partnerships, Child, Child Milestones, Life, Motherly Stories, Parenting, Relationships

Life

I’m the helicopter mom I ‘never’ wanted to be

The thing is, when I look at them with their smooth cheeks and bright eyes, I see their soft hearts and tender innocence. The thought of them being wounded or broken or hurt feels like a knife in my heart that I just couldn't take. It's too much.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Valentines Day

All I want for Valentine’s Day is a break

A break from the very real and very exhausting daily grind of motherhood.

Updated Jan. 28, 2022

Valentines Day, Holidays, Life, Parenting

Life

This TEDx talk explains what would happen if we nurtured mothers

"Somewhere along the way we stop taking care of mothers. As you'll see, the consequences are pretty dire. But that also means that when we fix it, the impact will be profound," Spalding says.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life, News, Viral & Trending