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Child Learn & Play

Body language expert shares 3 simple ways to raise socially skilled kids

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

Child Learn & Play

Postpartum

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

“It’s not about racing to thinness. It’s about giving women safe, evidence-based options.”

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

Postpartum, News

Grandparents & Extended Families

What if paying grandparents for child care could solve America’s childcare crisis?

The childcare solution America keeps overlooking might already be living down the street.

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Grandparents & Extended Families, News, Parenting, Relationships

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Work & Motherhood

Stay-at-home mom describes the uneasy shift from earning to ‘our money’—and why so many relate

When a stay-at-home mom admitted that spending “our money” still feels uncomfortable, millions of parents nodded along.

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Work & Motherhood, Career & Money, News, Viral & Trending

Children's Health

An education expert’s plan for parents navigating climate anxiety in kids (when you’re scared too)

Updated Oct. 09, 2025

Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Mental Health

Health & Wellness

That alarm sound is actually ruining your day—here’s why (and what to do about it)

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Health & Wellness, Women's Health

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

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

Everlywell emphasized context and care in a way that acknowledged the realities of women’s health.

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

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

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

Pregnancy

A maternal-health expert explains why Cardi B’s honesty about pregnancy depression matters

She admitted that thoughts of raising her baby alone and losing her partner’s companionship spiralled into sadness and depression.

Updated Oct. 09, 2025

Pregnancy, Celebrity News, News

News

One workplace law cut miscarriage rates by nearly 10%—and it’s changing how we treat pregnancy at work

When workplaces make small accommodations, pregnancy outcomes improve dramatically.

Updated Oct. 09, 2025

News, Getting Pregnant, Miscarriage & Loss, Pregnancy

Viral & Trending

The car ride that turned into emergency delivery—and somehow, everyone stayed calm

When your hospital run turns into an emergency delivery, calm, faith, and teamwork can make all the difference

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Pregnancy

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

Pregnancy

A maternal-health expert explains why Cardi B’s honesty about pregnancy depression matters

Updated Oct. 09, 2025

Pregnancy, Celebrity News, News

Safety

A mom bought her daughter new shoes—then faced the reality of what safety means in America

“I had to break it to her that I’m so sorry, mama,” she says quietly in the video. “We can’t bring those to school.”

Updated Oct. 09, 2025

Safety, News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

News

One workplace law cut miscarriage rates by nearly 10%—and it’s changing how we treat pregnancy at work

When workplaces make small accommodations, pregnancy outcomes improve dramatically.

Updated Oct. 09, 2025

News, Getting Pregnant, Miscarriage & Loss, Pregnancy

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.

Grandparents & Extended Families

What if paying grandparents for child care could solve America’s childcare crisis?

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Grandparents & Extended Families, News, Parenting, Relationships

Viral & Trending

The car ride that turned into emergency delivery—and somehow, everyone stayed calm

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Pregnancy

Work & Motherhood

Stay-at-home mom describes the uneasy shift from earning to ‘our money’—and why so many relate

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Work & Motherhood, Career & Money, News, Viral & Trending

Safety

A mom bought her daughter new shoes—then faced the reality of what safety means in America

“I had to break it to her that I’m so sorry, mama,” she says quietly in the video. “We can’t bring those to school.”

Updated Oct. 09, 2025

Safety, News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

Grandparents & Extended Families

What if paying grandparents for child care could solve America’s childcare crisis?

The childcare solution America keeps overlooking might already be living down the street.

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Grandparents & Extended Families, News, Parenting, Relationships

Parenting

Mom lets grandparents break the rules—and it’s winning hearts online

When it comes to childcare, sometimes letting grandparents do their thing is the best parenting hack

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

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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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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Health & Wellness

New moms are putting their own health care last and experts are worried

You have to put on your own oxygen mask first, mama.

Updated May. 21, 2019

Health & Wellness

Women's Health

When I tell you I have postpartum depression, here’s what I want you to know

It doesn't always look how you might think.

Updated Aug. 24, 2022

Women's Health, Baby, Fourth Trimester, Parenting, Postpartum

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Pregnancy

What experts want you to know about your due date

Here's the truth, mama.

Updated Jan. 31, 2023

Pregnancy, Life, Third Trimester

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Life

Family-friendly travel: 5 reasons to visit Norway, mama

Your kids will love touring the magic white caves.

Updated Dec. 22, 2021

Life

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Motherhood Understood

Ingrid on postpartum depression and her identity crisis

I know there’s a new me with pieces of the old me somewhere. I just have to find them. And I will.

Updated Oct. 14, 2022

Motherhood Understood

Career & Money

As a working mom, I don’t ‘have it all’—but I love everything I have

I still don't have it "all." What I do have is realistic expectations for what I can accomplish in a day.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Career & Money, Life, Work & Motherhood

Postpartum

This mother’s powerful drawings are helping others cope with postpartum depression

Wong's story is the story of so many new mamas.

Updated May. 20, 2019

Postpartum

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Celebrity News

Khloé Kardashian on why she’s committed to co-parenting with Tristan Thompson

It's hard, but it's worth it to this mama.

Updated May. 20, 2019

Celebrity News, Parenting

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Baby Names

Baby names: Khaleesi is now more popular than Brittany

Game of Thrones has had a big impact on #girlmoms.

Updated Feb. 27, 2023

Baby Names

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Shop

The Target x Vineyard Vines collection is here and we want everything 🙌

Let's say it together, friends: Yassss!

Updated Feb. 19, 2025

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Life

How to find the best therapist for you (and what to expect)

Here are some of the most asked questions about therapy.

Updated Jun. 01, 2022

Life

Child Learn & Play

Pediatricians say play is the medicine our kids need

Basically, making a fort or playing dress up is good for both of you.

Updated Dec. 01, 2021

Child Learn & Play, Child, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Life, Parenting, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play

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Celebrity News

Kim Kardashian just announced her baby boy’s name

And it is not what we expected.

Updated May. 17, 2019

Celebrity News

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Celebrity News

The royal birth: Meghan Markle gave birth in a hospital

What was your birth experience like?

Updated May. 17, 2019

Celebrity News

Journey

You can beat the bedtime struggle—here’s how

Plus, what you can do to fix it.

Updated Dec. 14, 2022

Journey

Shop

Walmart launched a new baby registry—and we’re obsessed

The mega-retailer is now offering super convenient baby registries for parents.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Shop

Life

Turning off screen time made me a better mom

Sometimes the things we things are the quick fixes are actually what are holding us down.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

Life

Work & Motherhood

New moms spend 105 days tired at work after maternity leave

Even if employers can't implement longer parental leave policies right now, there is one thing many could do to ensure that their employees are as well-rested as possible: Let them sleep in.

Updated Feb. 04, 2022

Work & Motherhood, Career & Money, Life, Parenting