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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.

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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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Life

It’s okay to say that it’s really hard right now

This coronavirus quarantine life may be our "new normal"—but it definitely doesn't feel "normal."

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Life

These viral videos of penguins are just what we needed to see today

Thank you to the Shedd Aquarium of Chicago for taking our minds off of the coronavirus news for a joyful moment.

Updated Jan. 31, 2022

Life, News, Viral & Trending

Work & Motherhood

Coronavirus pandemic sheds light on the problem with underpaying women

A vaccine won't be enough to inoculate our society from a repeat of this disaster. We also need to improve remuneration for women, value the caring professions and stop gendered segregation at work.

Updated Feb. 11, 2022

Work & Motherhood, Adult, Career & Money, Covid, Life

Life

Viral video shows mom crying as she can’t find diapers thanks to coronavirus hoarding

"How am I supposed to diaper my child if I can't afford 20 at a time like you can?"

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life, News, Viral & Trending

Life

It’s okay if all you did was watch ‘Paw Patrol’ today

For the next several weeks I am embracing imperfect parenting, loosening up about screen time and giving myself a high-five for every day we get simply get through.

Updated Oct. 01, 2022

Life

Life

WHO updates stance on avoiding ibuprofen

The World Health Organization issued further clarification on ibuprofen use Thursday.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life, News, Viral & Trending

Baby

Please don’t stockpile baby formula

The coronavirus pandemic might be inciting some panic buying, but we don't want the reserves to get low for families who can't afford to buy formula right now.

Updated Mar. 18, 2020

Baby, Parenting

Career & Money

Facebook is giving $100 million in grants to small business owners

The program, which will be rolled out to up to 30,000 businesses worldwide, was announced by Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook's COO, with a resources page dedicated to helping people navigate this challenging time.

Updated Feb. 10, 2022

Career & Money, Life, News, Viral & Trending

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Marriage & Partnerships

Yep, we’re all fighting with our partners right now

Solidarity. But also—here's how to help make it better.

Updated Jan. 19, 2022

Marriage & Partnerships, Child, Covid, Life, Relationships

Safety

Poison control alert: Keep hand sanitizer away from kids

One small but important item parents may have overlooked amidst the chaos of coronavirus confinement this week? Baby and kid-proofing our new quarantined lives.

Updated Feb. 11, 2022

Safety, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Life, Parenting

Life

Domestic violence resources

If you are experiencing domestic violence, please consider seeking help in a way that makes you feel safe.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life, Relationships

What To Watch

You can watch the new Trolls movie without leaving your house

It will be available on-demand April 10th!

Updated Jan. 20, 2022

What To Watch, Entertainment, Life

little girl looking out a window with a rainbow drawing on it

Covid

These kind acts are the light we need in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic

We're seeing how social distancing can actually bring us closer to one another in some truly unexpected ways.

Updated Feb. 11, 2022

Covid, Life, News

Meal Planning & Shopping

7 easy crockpot recipes you can make tonight using pantry ingredients

And they're tasty!

Updated Sep. 15, 2025

Meal Planning & Shopping, Food, Life

Life

To the mom who didn’t expect to be homeschooling her kids right now

A note of encouragement from a homeschooling mama.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Viral & Trending

This coronavirus IG post is going viral because it shows the reality medical professionals are facing right now

The reality of life for many medical professionals right now is that they have families at home they have to leave in order to go to work. To care for the sick, and to test those potentially infected with the coronavirus, putting themselves directly at risk for infection themselves.

Updated Jan. 14, 2022

Viral & Trending, Covid, Life, News

mom holding baby while working on a computer

Covid

Update: White House to send many people $2,000 stimulus to combat coronavirus hardship

The White House is making plans to send checks to Americans during the pandemic.

Updated Jan. 19, 2022

Covid, Career & Money, Family Finances & Budgeting, Life, News

mom kissing her newborn son on the cheek while they both lay on the floor

Motherhood Understood

Toni on what she wants moms to know about postpartum depression

"What was postpartum depression? No one told me this could happen. No one told me I wasn't a failure if I experienced it. No one told me they were there for me if I was struggling or there were steps I could take to heal."

Updated Oct. 20, 2022

Motherhood Understood, Motherly Stories

Covid

From the medical professionals to the grocery store employees—thank you

We need you all, *all* the helpers. You are changing the world in real-time. You are lifesavers and heroes.

Updated Jan. 11, 2022

Covid, Life

Children's Health

President Trump asks parents to homeschool + take stricter measures to limit the spread of coronavirus

"My administration is recommending that all Americans, including the young and healthy, work to engage in schooling from home when possible, avoid gathering in groups of more than 10 people, avoid discretionary travel and avoid eating and drinking in bars, restaurants, and public food courts," Trump said Monday.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Life

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