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Child Learn & Play

25 phrases to inspire confidence in your child

5. "You can do hard things."

Updated Oct. 01, 2025
Child Learn & Play, Child, Parenting
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Parenting

Why thousands of parents are obsessed with this playful lesson on ‘minding your business’

“This is your business. This is her business.”

Updated Oct. 03, 2025
Parenting, News, Viral & Trending
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Car Seat Safety

Hundreds of thousands of car seats pulled: What parents need to know now

Updated Oct. 02, 2025
Car Seat Safety, News, Parenting, Safety
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News

AI can now scan a mammogram and reveal a woman’s 5-year cancer risk—what moms should know

This technology could give mothers greater agency, earlier signals, and more opportunities—not just more anxiety.

Updated Oct. 01, 2025
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Health & Wellness

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Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

I wanted to be proactive about my health—this platform made it easy

Updated Oct. 06, 2025
Health & Wellness Shopping Guide
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Pregnancy

White House links Tylenol in pregnancy to autism—what moms really need to know

Can you take Tylenol when pregnant? What does the science actually say? And what should I do if I’m in pain or running a fever?

Updated Sep. 24, 2025
Pregnancy, Health & Wellness, News, Women's Health
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Health & Wellness

Chrissy Teigen on motherhood, postpartum healing, and advocating for kids with Type 1 diabetes

Chrissy Teigen opens up about surprises in motherhood, embracing imperfection, and her son’s Type 1 diabetes diagnosis.

Updated Sep. 17, 2025
Health & Wellness, Children's Health, Podcast, The Motherly Podcast
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Health & Wellness

Parents tried this simple trick—and their babies focused twice as long

Simple interactions may be more effective than others at keeping a baby’s attention

Updated Sep. 12, 2025
Health & Wellness, Children's Health
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Parenting

How much does daycare really cost? Moms across the U.S. share the shocking range

If you’ve ever wondered how much daycare might set you back, you’re not alone.

Updated Sep. 12, 2025
Parenting, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Safety
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Health & Wellness

A pediatrician’s quick action saved his daughter from choking—here’s the skill he says all parents need

Here’s how one dad saved his daughter—and the skills that can save yours, too.

Updated Sep. 08, 2025
Health & Wellness, Baby, Baby Health, Children's Health, Parenting

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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Celebrity News

Kieran Culkin’s wife Jazz Charton is 9 months pregnant—fulfilling their Oscars “baby pact”

The couple, who already share daughter Kinsey, 6, and son Wilder, 4, are adding another little one to the family.

Updated Sep. 30, 2025
Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy
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Pregnancy

The surprising reason morning sickness may be good for you and your baby

Researchers say it may be a sign of a healthy, finely tuned immune system working behind the scenes.

Updated Sep. 29, 2025
Pregnancy, News
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Celebrity News

Shaun Alexander reveals baby no. 14 is on the way—inside life with his 13 kids

From NFL stardom to fathering a bustling household, Shaun Alexander’s journey shows what family connection looks like at scale.

Updated Sep. 26, 2025
Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy
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Celebrity News

Luke Combs’ sons had the sweetest role in announcing baby no. 3

Luke Combs shares a heartwarming family moment as he and Nicole announce baby no. 3 with their sons in tow

Updated Sep. 26, 2025
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Parenting

A 9-year-old’s English lessons for her dad are melting hearts everywhere

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
Parenting, News, Viral & Trending
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Parenting

This classroom chant about “private parts” is stirring debate—but experts say it may save lives

How we talk about body boundaries matters as much as what we say.

Updated Oct. 07, 2025
Parenting, News, Safety, Viral & Trending
Family
Parenting

A daughter recalls her family’s ‘weird’ rules—and parents everywhere are taking notes

Breakfast alternated between “even” and “odd” days—cereal on the 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 7th, and protein-rich meals like eggs and fruit on the others.

Updated Oct. 07, 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

A viral list of toddler rules has parents split. The three flashpoints may surprise you

Updated Oct. 07, 2025
Parenting, News, Toddler, Viral & Trending
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Postpartum

A breakthrough for postpartum moms: What new research really says about tirzepatide and breastfeeding

Updated Oct. 06, 2025
Postpartum, News
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Parenting

Mom films midnight bedtime routine—what viewers say next sparks a parenting firestorm

Updated Oct. 06, 2025
Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

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Parenting

A 9-year-old’s English lessons for her dad are melting hearts everywhere

e. And a 9-year-old teacher whose mantra—“It takes process”—is turning everyday lessons into heartwarming TikTok magic.

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
Parenting, News, Viral & Trending
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Parenting

This classroom chant about “private parts” is stirring debate—but experts say it may save lives

How we talk about body boundaries matters as much as what we say.

Updated Oct. 07, 2025
Parenting, News, Safety, Viral & Trending
Family
Parenting

A daughter recalls her family’s ‘weird’ rules—and parents everywhere are taking notes

Breakfast alternated between “even” and “odd” days—cereal on the 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 7th, and protein-rich meals like eggs and fruit on the others.

Updated Oct. 07, 2025
Parenting, News, Viral & Trending
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Parenting

A viral list of toddler rules has parents split. The three flashpoints may surprise you

A toddler’s 10 rules went viral, sparking debate on screens, car seats, and hair — here’s what experts say

Updated Oct. 07, 2025
Parenting, News, Toddler, Viral & Trending
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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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The impossible expectations placed on mothers

Cynthia Nixon went viral for talking about the impossible expectations women face. Now let's talk about motherhood, specifically.

Updated Jul. 14, 2022
Life
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Celebrity News

Brooklyn Decker’s mom wants her to have another baby

Her response to the comment makes us feel SEEN.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Easter

This brilliant hack makes hunting for Easter eggs accessible for *all* kids

Especially kids with mobility disabilities or children who struggle with social interactions.

Updated Jan. 18, 2022
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The one accessory that helps me feel put together on those busy mom days

There's something to be said about the transformative power of these.

Updated Mar. 02, 2020
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Toddler Learn & Play

Teach basic math skills with these 15 easy math games for preschoolers

These Montessori-inspired math activities are *so* much more fun than flash cards.

Updated Jan. 11, 2022
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Child Learn & Play

What to do when a child bites: 7 tips from a Montessori teacher

1. Focus on the child who was bitten.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023
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Life

Where presidential candidates stand on paid family leave, childcare and health care

To prep for Super Tuesday, let's dive into where the candidates stand on issues that are key to mothers and parents. 👇

Updated Mar. 02, 2020
Life, News
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Life

Sen. Elizabeth Warren answers our questions on paid leave, childcare + maternal burnout

We asked the candidates for answers and Warren's campaign was among those to respond.

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

Sen. Bernie Sanders answers our questions on paid leave, childcare + maternal burnout

We asked the candidates for answers and the Sanders campaign was among those to respond.

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

Mike Bloomberg answers our questions on paid leave, childcare + maternal burnout

We asked the candidates for answers and Klobuchar's campaign was among those to respond.

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

To my preteen daughter, I promise it gets better

How do I know this? Because, my sweet girl, I remember this age too well.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Life
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Baby Shopping Guide

5 must-know tips to help you create the perfect baby registry

2. Do your research.

Updated May. 03, 2023
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Life

Cynthia Nixon voices powerful viral video about impossible standards for women

Narrating a piece from the writer Camille Rainville, Nixon calls out the impossible standards women are told to aspire to.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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5 affordable dupes for Meghan Markle’s chic wardrobe staples

While I can't quite afford a personal stylist yet or drop a few thousand on a bag, I did do a little digging and found that a few of her wardrobe staples are items I can easily add to my closet, without breaking the bank.

Updated Feb. 28, 2020
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What went viral this week: A father + son share a NICU nurse + a kind stranger helps a breastfeeding mama

These are the stories that made us smile this week.

Updated Feb. 25, 2025
Parenting, Baby
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Children's Health

5 things parents can do right now to prepare for the Coronavirus

"This is not a time for fear. This is the time for taking action now to prevent infections and save lives now," says the director-general of the World Health Organization.

Updated Feb. 28, 2020
Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Life
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Child

This teacher’s eye-opening lesson about handwashing is so important during coronavirus season

BRB, gotta go wash my hands.

Updated Feb. 04, 2022
Child, Children's Health, Covid, Health & Wellness, Life
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Life

Does your day care have an emergency plan?

Hint: Check the parent handbook…*before* you need it.

Updated Oct. 18, 2021
Life
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Home Decor

We can’t get enough of these unique gender-neutral nursery color palettes 😍

Design experts help us go beyond pink and blue.

Updated Feb. 01, 2022
Home Decor, Home, Life
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Pregnancy

Morgan Miller shares Instagram video of incredible twin home birth—here’s why

While the twin birth was certainly dramatic, the couple couldn't be happier with how it all unfolded. "It was literally ideal," Bode said. "[It was] a lot for everybody to experience, you couldn't have had it be cooler for everybody involved."

Updated Jan. 23, 2023
Pregnancy, Birth, Birth Stories
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