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This nutritionist couldn’t find clean supplements for her neurodivergent son, so she made her own

How one nutritionist's kitchen experiments became a mission to help other parents.

Updated Jul. 30, 2025

Our Partners, Back To School

Viral & Trending

The 8 a.m. toddler birthday party that’s winning over exhausted parents

When she invited guests to an 8 a.m. birthday breakfast, she wasn’t sure how it would land. But the idea quickly went viral on Instagram.

Updated Aug. 08, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Parenting

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Converse just launched a Bluey collab and the adult sizes are already selling out

You might say we're "head over Heelers" about these.

Updated Aug. 07, 2025

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

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Back To School

30 adorable first day of school signs you’ll want to re-use every year

Cheers to the year ahead.

Updated Jul. 05, 2024

Back To School

Health & Wellness

Butter recall issued after allergen warning—what parents need to know

Updated Aug. 04, 2025

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

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Women's Health

New at-home lab test gives postpartum mothers real answers—before the six-week checkup

“We test hundreds of biomarkers during pregnancy. Then we test nothing.”

Updated Aug. 01, 2025

Women's Health, Health & Wellness

News

Midwives could cut maternal deaths nearly in half—this new data shows what’s standing in the way

In 2021, the U.S. maternal mortality rate hit 32.9 deaths per 100,000 live births, according to the CDC.

Updated Jul. 08, 2025

News, Health & Wellness, Women's Health

Parenting

How screen time affects sleep—and why it matters for your child’s mental health

You want your child to unwind. You want to avoid a meltdown. But you also want them to get the sleep they need.

Updated Jul. 04, 2025

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

Health & Wellness

Everyday plastics are leaking into our food—here’s what parents need to know now

Normal, everyday actions, like twisting the cap off a water bottle, unwrapping deli meat, or microwaving leftovers in a plastic container

Updated Jul. 11, 2025

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

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Health & Wellness

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

"We were sitting in TSA, and he decided he didn’t like that. He ripped my glasses off, broke them, and head-butted me."

Updated Jul. 17, 2025

Health & Wellness, Celebrity News, Mental Health, News

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

Tiny British toddler speaks with American accent after watching Ms Rachel

Updated Aug. 08, 2025

Parenting, News, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play, Viral & Trending

Parenting

Her dad skipped a White House meeting to catch her skipping school—now the internet’s obsessed

From lying to sneaking out, Ashley admits she “literally tried it all the time” but could rarely get away with it.

Updated Aug. 08, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

Dad charges his 6-year-old rent—what parents are saying might surprise you

A dad calmly asks his daughter for $3 in rent and $1 for utilities, setting the stage for a monthly tradition that’s part parenting lesson, part playful game.

Updated Aug. 08, 2025

Parenting, 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.

Viral & Trending

The 8 a.m. toddler birthday party that’s winning over exhausted parents

Updated Aug. 08, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Parenting

News

Popular sugar cookies sold at Target recalled in 20 states for wood contamination

Updated Aug. 07, 2025

News, Baby, Baby Health, Parenting, Safety

News

The best states to have a baby in 2025 (and the 10 that need to do better)

Updated Aug. 06, 2025

News, Birth, Parenting

Parenting

Tiny British toddler speaks with American accent after watching Ms Rachel

or Bea, hours of Ms Rachel’s bright, clear pronunciation meant her first words came out with an American twang.

Updated Aug. 08, 2025

Parenting, News, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play, Viral & Trending

Parenting

Her dad skipped a White House meeting to catch her skipping school—now the internet’s obsessed

From lying to sneaking out, Ashley admits she “literally tried it all the time” but could rarely get away with it.

Updated Aug. 08, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

Dad charges his 6-year-old rent—what parents are saying might surprise you

A dad calmly asks his daughter for $3 in rent and $1 for utilities, setting the stage for a monthly tradition that’s part parenting lesson, part playful game.

Updated Aug. 08, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Viral & Trending

The 8 a.m. toddler birthday party that’s winning over exhausted parents

When she invited guests to an 8 a.m. birthday breakfast, she wasn’t sure how it would land. But the idea quickly went viral on Instagram.

Updated Aug. 08, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Parenting

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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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Life

I want to get to know the pre-mom version of my mom friends

The idea that I might call someone a good friend and not know all her siblings' names, her college major or her natural hair color seemed preposterous. But then I became a mom, and those details were overshadowed by information that relates either directly or indirectly to people's kids

Updated Jan. 15, 2022

Life

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Health & Wellness

#Winemom culture is about SO much more than wine—and we need to talk about it

I realized that, for better or worse, joking about being a wine mom is a palatable code for saying "this is hard." That feeling is one just about every parent experiences, often on a daily basis—but it can still be hard to admit, lest we be accused of not appreciating motherhood enough.

Updated Sep. 16, 2019

Health & Wellness, It's Science, Life

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News

Twitter is flooded with posts about 5-figure hospital birth bills from parents

Did you worry about the cost of your birth, mama?

Updated Jan. 19, 2023

News

Christmas

Yes, decorating for Christmas early does make people happy

Christmas decorations evoke positive feelings, says one expert.

Updated Nov. 07, 2024

Christmas, Home Decor

Life

Postpartum recovery is hard—and we need to talk more about it

This is the truth, the reality of childbirth.

Updated Oct. 02, 2022

Life

Life

My husband is gone a lot for work and it’s hard on all of us

It is hard. Harder than you think it is.

Updated Sep. 29, 2022

Life

Pregnancy

What went viral this week: Toddler BFFs & a teacher who gave birth at school

In an age when outrage and anger dominate online spaces, we fill this space with uplifting news each week.

Updated Mar. 17, 2025

Pregnancy, Birth, Birth Stories

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Parenting

It’s possible to thrive in parenthood as an introvert—here’s how

Are you an introvert or an extrovert, mama?

Updated Aug. 23, 2022

Parenting, Self Care

Life

How to effectively talk to your partner without sacrificing your needs, according to a psychologist

1. Ask open-ended questions.

Updated Nov. 30, 2022

Life, Marriage & Partnerships, Relationships

Life

My birth story: Two weeks late in a birth center

I started to feel like a watched pot. #StillPregnant became my personal hashtag.

Updated Jan. 31, 2023

Life

Back To School

Neil Patrick Harris’ genius hack to help kids open up after school

Spoiler: It needs to be a game.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Back To School, Tips & Tricks

Life

Would it ever be possible to have universal childcare in the United States?

Finland does it.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life, News, Viral & Trending

Journey

35 positive phrases for a headstrong child

Plus, how to get the support you need.

Updated Dec. 14, 2022

Journey

Journey

The mama’s guide to fall

New season = new adventures.

Updated Dec. 14, 2022

Journey

Life

This mama’s honest post about childhood cancer is going viral and it’s heartbreaking

Grab your tissues.

Updated May. 20, 2022

Life

Mental Health

Newborns need care, but so do new mamas

I matter too. I am a person too. I am valuable. I am the baby's whole world so I need to be seen so I don't lose myself.

Updated Sep. 28, 2022

Mental Health, Fourth Trimester

Life

I can’t believe my micro-preemie is going to kindergarten today

I feel so proud of him—and myself, too. ❤️

Updated Aug. 15, 2022

Life

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Parenting

Montessori at home: Why toddlers crave routines

They're not crying about you taking a different route on their daily stroller walk to ruin your day, they're crying because their world feels shaken with these small changes.

Updated Nov. 17, 2022

Parenting, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play