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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

Work & Motherhood

The model who turned her maternity brand into a lifeline for isolated moms

Updated Sep. 02, 2025

Work & Motherhood

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

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

News, Viral & Trending

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

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

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

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

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

Viral & Trending

$1,650 in the U.S. vs. $120 in Sweden: How one video highlights the daycare gap that’s frustrating parents

Updated Sep. 03, 2025

Viral & Trending, Career & Money, Family Finances & Budgeting, News, Parenting

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

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

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.

Woman describing her 6 year old's questions

Parenting

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

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

Updated Aug. 29, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

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

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

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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Back To School

Before school starts, this mom delivers a kindness lesson her daughter won’t forget

“The cool thing about being a human is that we’re all different.”

Updated Sep. 03, 2025

Back To School, Parenting

Parenting

This Disney mom turned theme parks into her kids’ classroom—and parents are fascinated

“That’s not the only place we learn. But as Disney locals here in Mickey’s backyard, it just was inevitable for us to start learning in the parks.”

Updated Sep. 02, 2025

Parenting, Child, Child Learn & Play

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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.

State of Motherhood

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Child

The important reason why kids need more playtime (especially during the school year)

We all need to be reminded to slow down, find calm, lower our stress, and 'play' more to find the balance that is so important in our lives.

Updated Jan. 18, 2022

Child, Child Nutrition, Parenting

Back To School

Jennifer Garner’s kids are back in school and she’s not sure how to feel about it

We get it, Jen. We so get it.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022

Back To School

Life

Secondary infertility: What you need to know, mama

An estimated three million women in the U.S. struggle with secondary infertility,

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Life

Coping with disappointment: The eye-opening lesson my daughter and I both learned

Life happens. From relationships to prized possessions, things get broken, whether by accident or intention. What matters is what we do when brokenness occurs.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Parenting

This is how to make the most out of a short parent-teacher conference, mama

Get everything you need to know in 12 minutes.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Parenting

Design a nursery for $500 with Walmart.com’s Best of Baby Month savings event

You can create a sweet space just for baby without breaking the bank.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

Parenting, Baby

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Celebrity News

Prince Harry just got the best sleep he’s had since baby Archie was born

A night away from the baby can be really restorative.

Updated Sep. 04, 2019

Celebrity News

Life

Mom hack: When my kids aren’t listening, here’s what I do

My voice no longer makes their ears turn on, but I figured out what does.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Marriage & Partnerships

12 helpful phrases to talk about postpartum sex—whether you’re ready… or not

"Here is what I need to feel comfortable."

Updated Apr. 04, 2022

Marriage & Partnerships, Postpartum

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Parenting

There’s a childcare gap after school—and it’s hurting families

School ends at three and you get off at five (or six). What's a parent to do?

Updated Sep. 04, 2019

Parenting

Career & Money

Women who ‘might’ have kids are less likely to get hired, says new study

The motherhood penalty starts before a woman even has kids—and this is completely unacceptable.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Career & Money, Life

Nutrition

Have morning sickness? Here’s how to get the nutrition you need, according to a dietitian

Exactly what to eat when you can barely stomach anything (we've been there too, mama).

Updated Nov. 20, 2022

Nutrition, First Trimester

Celebrity News

Ellie Kemper says she’s ‘102 weeks pregnant’ in hilarious Instagram post

We've been there Ellie!

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Celebrity News, Life, News

Work & Motherhood

Why are women expected to work like they don’t have children and mother like they don’t work?

Being a working mom amplified everything I was experiencing as a female leader.

Updated Jan. 06, 2022

Work & Motherhood, Career & Money, Life, Parenting

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

The best clothing subscription boxes for kids that make back-to-school shopping a breeze

Mama tested, Mama approved.

Updated Aug. 09, 2022

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides, Child Shopping Guide

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Back To School

11 important phrases that help you connect with your child’s teachers

2. "Do you need anything for the class?"

Updated Oct. 02, 2024

Back To School, Tips & Tricks

Life

September is by far the most popular birthday month—and here’s why

Are you due this month, mama?

Updated Nov. 11, 2022

Life

mom holding daughter on lap while she works

Mental Health

Moms aren’t naturally better at multitasking—they just have no choice

By painting women as great multitaskers who are naturally wired to "do it all," society let itself off the hook when it comes to supporting moms. And that's not okay.

Updated May. 04, 2023

Mental Health, Health & Wellness, Life, Parenting