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Do babies speak a “secret language”? A viral TikTok has parents all curious

At one predictable moment, a baby onscreen bursts into laughter, and parents gleefully scribble across the screen: “I think she understood.”

Updated Aug. 22, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

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Nutrition

10 healthy cereal options to get you through busy school mornings

Even as an RD, I don’t always have it in me to make breakfast from scratch.

Updated Aug. 25, 2025

Nutrition, Back To School

Child Shopping Guide

American Girl just gave us plush versions of our childhood obsessions (and my inner Molly McIntire stan is living)

Each doll is $65 and comes with a board book. Your inner child is not included but will probably show up uninvited anyway.

Updated Aug. 22, 2025

Child Shopping Guide

News

Do moms ever get to ‘bed rot’ again? This viral debate hits hard

In her video, which has more than 2 million views, DiDonato said the second she had her baby, she stopped sitting down

Updated Aug. 22, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Baby Health

Mississippi declares emergency as infant deaths rise—the crisis every parent should know about

Updated Aug. 26, 2025

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

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

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

Our Partners

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

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

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

This sister duo created the most viral baby product on Instagram—and changed the game of snot-sucking

Updated Aug. 15, 2025

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

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

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

News

Florida just made parking easier for pregnant moms—could your state be next?

The CDC notes that many pregnancy complications, such as preeclampsia or pelvic instability, impact walking or standing.

Updated Jul. 25, 2025

News, Pregnancy

Parenting

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

Updated Aug. 28, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

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Parenting

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

“Why are you always going to work but never have any money?” to “When I sneeze do my bones come out?”

Updated Aug. 28, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

News

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

The TikTok that lit a match

Updated Aug. 28, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

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.

News

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

Updated Aug. 28, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

When kids call for mom nonstop, this dad knew exactly what to do

Updated Aug. 27, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

News

Most parents are now going into debt to raise their kids—and it’s reshaping family life

Updated Aug. 27, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

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

Parenting

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

“Why are you always going to work but never have any money?” to “When I sneeze do my bones come out?”

Updated Aug. 28, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

The hidden labor behind kids’ birthdays—and why moms are done carrying it alone

A mom’s Reddit post reveals the hidden labor behind kids’ birthdays, from planning to presents, and why recognition matters.

Updated Aug. 28, 2025

Parenting, Motherhood Understood

Birth Stories

They went in for a 38-week appointment… and came home with a baby

At 38 weeks pregnant, they expected a quick check-in with their doctor and then to head back home to keep preparing for their baby’s arrival.

Updated Aug. 27, 2025

Birth Stories, Baby, Birth, 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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Journey

Here’s how to simplify Thanksgiving, mama

Plus 10 important rules for spending the holidays with a newborn.

Updated Dec. 14, 2022

Journey

Life

Hiding my IVF journey was hard, hiding my accidental pregnancy was even harder

I was experiencing every IVF veteran's dream and I wasn't happy.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

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Ashley Graham’s favorite pregnancy earbuds are available right now

She turned her earbuds into pregnancy headphones.

Updated Nov. 14, 2019

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Holidays

What went viral this week: A laundry Christmas tree + refreshingly honest birth plan

There are the viral stories making Team Motherly smile right now.

Updated Jan. 19, 2022

Holidays, Life

Baby

The good side of having a newborn that no one tells you about

When I was pregnant not a single one was positive, and I really needed some reassurance around then.

Updated Oct. 26, 2022

Baby, Life, Parenting

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Life

What parents need to know about that viral milk anemia story

It might be scary, but we break it down, mama.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

Life, News

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Life

These viral photos of newborns dressed like Mr. Rogers are exactly what the world needs right now

He was the personification of kindness in a world that needs more of it.

Updated Nov. 14, 2019

Life, News

Life

San Francisco County now offers free diapers with SNAP

They're the first county in America to do so.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life, News, Viral & Trending

Baby Milestones

Why your parenting can’t be measured by when your baby hits their milestones

Remember, mama, milestones are a guide—not the rule.

Updated Mar. 29, 2023

Baby Milestones, Baby, Life, Parenting

Life

Burnt out? 10 best ways to practice self-care according to Reddit

2. Don't be afraid to do nothing.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

News

2020 is ‘The Year of the Mother’

Updated Apr. 22, 2022

News

Viral & Trending

This viral Instagram post has an important reminder for parents about social media

"You don't see it all. Be kind to one another."

Updated May. 20, 2022

Viral & Trending, Health & Wellness, Life, Mental Health, News

Life

So, where’s my baby bump?

I thought the bump would be a big part of my pregnancy and I'm bummed it's not.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Holidays Shopping Guides

Target has all the minimalist holiday decorations you need (under $50!)

Ready to create your own modern winter wonderland at home, mama?

Updated Nov. 13, 2019

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Life

9 tips for hosting a stress-free Thanksgiving

3. Enjoy a moment to yourself before guests arrive.

Updated Jun. 08, 2022

Life

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7 spectacular holiday gifts that will win you an ‘aunt of the year’ award

Parents can give practical gifts, grandparents can give sweet presents, but aunts and uncles have the pleasure of just focusing on gifting items that are pure fun.

Updated Mar. 17, 2025

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