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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

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Health & Wellness

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

Bunge North America has voluntarily recalled more than 64,000 pounds of its NH European Style Butter Blend after discovering the product contained an undeclared milk allergen

Updated Aug. 04, 2025

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

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Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

We found the best wearable breast pumps so you can pump hands-free (and most are on sale this week!)

Moms and experts weigh in on their faves.

Updated Aug. 04, 2025

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide, Baby Feeding Tips

Baby

A 30-year-old embryo just became a newborn—and his big sister is already a mom

This is a story where time folds in on itself: a child conceived in one century, born in another, sharing DNA with a sister who now tucks her own children into bed.

Updated Aug. 01, 2025

Baby, Birth, Parenting

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

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

Pregnancy

A new AI breakthrough helped one couple get pregnant after 19 years

A novel AI-powered tool, developed by a team led by Dr. Zev Williams, found what doctors had never been able to detect in her husband’s semen sample—viable sperm.

Updated Jun. 28, 2025

Pregnancy, Fertility Prep More, Getting Pregnant, Journey

Parenting

Dad turns rent day into a lesson for his 6-year-old—and parents can’t agree if it’s genius or too much

Updated Aug. 07, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

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The toddler party problem no one talks about—and one mom’s brilliant fix

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. 07, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Parenting

News

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

Target’s Favorite Day Bakery Frosted Sugar Cookies have been voluntarily recalled due to possible wood contamination.

Updated Aug. 07, 2025

News, Baby, Baby Health, Parenting, Safety

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!

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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

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

Updated Aug. 06, 2025

News, Birth, Parenting

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News

This popular energy drink may accidentally contain alcohol—what parents need to know

Updated Aug. 01, 2025

News

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Celebrity News

Hailey Bieber just shared her pregnancy must-haves and they’re actually affordable

Updated Aug. 01, 2025

Celebrity News, Postpartum Products

Parenting

Dad turns rent day into a lesson for his 6-year-old—and parents can’t agree if it’s genius or too much

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. 07, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Viral & Trending

The toddler party problem no one talks about—and one mom’s brilliant fix

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. 07, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Parenting

News

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

Target’s Favorite Day Bakery Frosted Sugar Cookies have been voluntarily recalled due to possible wood contamination.

Updated Aug. 07, 2025

News, Baby, Baby Health, Parenting, Safety

Parenting

Crowd erupts as baby’s first steps steal the show at WNBA game

One little girl in a pink bow crawled out to an early lead. Cameras zoomed in. Parents cheered from across the court. But then, she paused. Wobbled. And… stood up.

Updated Aug. 06, 2025

Parenting, Child, Child Learn & Play, Child Milestones

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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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Life

How to build a family first aid kit

Plus, some non-boring bandaids from a Band-Aid x Jungalow collab we love.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

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Women's Health

What you need to know about your menstrual cycle and your period while TTC

The menstrual cycle is a two-part process. Here's everything you need to know.

Updated May. 16, 2022

Women's Health, Getting Pregnant

Life

To all the mamas going through a rough patch, I see you

There have been moments when it was so hard that I've wanted to run away. I know I'm not alone. I'm sure every parent has been there.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Blended Families

Gwyneth Paltrow doesn’t always live with her husband because #coparenting

Here's how it works.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Blended Families, Life, Relationships

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Pregnancy

Nordstrom has curated everything you need for an Instagrammable summer

Three real mamas show us what they did.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

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These are the top 17 baby products mamas can’t stop buying from Walmart

From cribs to swings, from bottles to diaper balms, these items are flying off the shelves.

Updated Jun. 11, 2019

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Life

Becoming a mama of 2 was harder than I expected

Now that I'm a tired mama with a baby on her hip and a toddler by her side I'm learning you can never say no too many times. No to extra stressors, no to unrealistic expectations, no to too many commitments on the family calendar.

Updated Nov. 30, 2022

Life

Life

My son wasn’t invited to the birthday party—so here’s what I did

I thought of all the times that I'd felt left out. I could still feel that hollowness settling in my stomach and that heaviness pressing against my chest when I'd find out that friends were doing something I wasn't a part of.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

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Life

Build-A-Bear is bringing back the ‘Pay Your Age’ deal 😲

Last year they seriously underestimated how many parents would take them up on the offer.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

Life, News

Life

John Legend advocates for diaper changing tables in ALL restrooms

Dads change diapers too! Discover why John Legend wants changing tables everywhere for parents' convenience.

Updated Mar. 31, 2025

Life, Celebrity News, News

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Motherhood Understood

Kate on feeling her postpartum depression wasn’t worthy of support

Even my own mother always says that I am “the one she never worried about.” Was that all just a self-fulfilling prophecy?

Updated Oct. 14, 2022

Motherhood Understood

Life

I want to be a more present mama

Luckily, I have this toddler who often lives for nothing but the moment, and I am doing my best to learn all I can from him and help him hold on to this skill before life tries to drag it away.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Celebrity News

Bekah Martinez defends saying ‘sometimes having a baby sucks’—but she shouldn’t have to

Moms are entitled to feel exhausted or overwhelmed or defeated, and they're allowed to express those feelings. We should never shame them for doing so.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Celebrity News, Life, News

Celebrity News

Mindy Kaling is refreshingly honest about how #momlife surprised her

"I wasn't ready," she told USA Today. "I don't think anyone is ever ready. I definitely knew I wanted kids, but the decision, it was not something that I had, like, planned."

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Celebrity News, Life, News

Life

To fix how much moms are burnt out, we need to prioritize sleep

Rest is not a luxury or something that belongs on our self-care wish list. Rest is something our bodies need to survive. It is as vital to our health as eating and drinking, and yet we are expected to do all the things and perform at our best when our primary source of energy is barely sustaining us.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life