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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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Pregnancy

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

Updated Sep. 04, 2025
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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
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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

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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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
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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
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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

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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
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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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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Postpartum

This refreshingly honest postpartum commercial was rejected from TV

It's time to stop ignoring the reality of the postpartum experience.

Updated Jan. 14, 2022
Postpartum, Entertainment, Fourth Trimester, Life, News, What To Watch
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Miscarriage & Loss

I didn’t wait three months to announce my pregnancy

Did you share your pregnancy early or did you wait?

Updated Dec. 20, 2022
Miscarriage & Loss, Motherly Stories
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The incomparable magic of my baby’s first giggle

Observing him has taught me a lot about human nature. Namely, how did he learn how to make this sound?

Updated Jan. 11, 2023
Motherly Stories
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Entertainment

You can now stream ‘Toy Story 4’ on Disney+

Which Toy Story movie is your (or your kid's) favorite, mama?

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Entertainment, Life, What To Watch
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Celebrity News

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
Celebrity News, Life, News
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Life

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
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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
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Life

Show yourself a little self-care during your pregnancy

Because Mama deserves some love, too

Updated Feb. 13, 2024
Life, Health & Wellness, Women's Health
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Shop

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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Life

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
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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
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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
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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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Celebrity News

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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