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Child Learn & Play

A national poll reveals what’s missing from our kids’ playtime—and it’s not toys

Are screens and safety fears stealing our kids’ playtime? A new poll says yes

Updated Oct. 21, 2025

Child Learn & Play, Child, News

News

Stanford research reveals the powerful role of a mother’s voice in premature babies’ development

Every story, song, or word helps their brain connect language and emotion in ways that last well beyond infancy.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025

News, Pregnancy

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

The comfiest, chicest sweatshirts for fall (that aren’t your college hoodie)

Updated Oct. 15, 2025

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

Viral & Trending

This first grade teacher’s daily affirmation is the pep talk we all need

A viral video reminds us why elementary school teachers deserve every ounce of our respect—and a significant raise.

Updated Oct. 20, 2025

Viral & Trending

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Viral & Trending

Paws at the door—and a mom realizes what her child’s service dog already knew

Updated Oct. 21, 2025

Viral & Trending, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, News

Our Partners

5 Smart Questions to Ask a Doctor About Your Child’s Eczema Treatment

Updated Oct. 20, 2025

Our Partners, Children's Health

Health & Wellness

Turns out running with your stroller might actually protect your body more than you think

Think stroller runs are risky? A new study shows they may actually protect your joints and reduce injury risk—yes, running with baby can be smart

Updated Oct. 15, 2025

Health & Wellness, Fitness

Health & Wellness

California just drew a line in the sand on AI and kids—here’s why it matters everywhere

California’s new AI law could change how every parent thinks about chatbots

Updated Oct. 16, 2025

Health & Wellness, Mental Health

Children's Health

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

If you're feeling that weird cocktail of guilt, fear, and "how do I even talk about this?"—welcome to the club.

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

News

New study uncovers a surprising link between C-sections and sleep

Every mom expects sleepless nights with a newborn. For those recovering from a C-section, that exhaustion may have a deeper cause.

Updated Oct. 20, 2025

News, Pregnancy

Celebrity News

Charlie Puth’s tender “Changes” video reveal shows he’s preparing for his biggest role yet—fatherhood

For Charlie, this reveal marks a personal milestone, and a glimpse into how love and family can shape creativity.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

Celebrity News

Sofia Richie Grainge’s baby news comes with a surprise no one saw coming

But beneath the buzz was something deeper: a reflection of how modern motherhood and ambition can coexist, and even fuel one another.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

News

Stanford research reveals the powerful role of a mother’s voice in premature babies’ development

Every story, song, or word helps their brain connect language and emotion in ways that last well beyond infancy.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025

News, Pregnancy

Celebrity News

Women gotta go to work: Cardi B gets real about formula feeding and the support moms deserve

Updated Oct. 21, 2025

Celebrity News, Baby Feeding Tips, News, Parenting

Viral & Trending

Paws at the door—and a mom realizes what her child’s service dog already knew

A thump at the door, a stare, and seconds later—Mom knows her son’s blood sugar is dropping. Ducky, their service dog, spotted it first

Updated Oct. 21, 2025

Viral & Trending, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, News

Child Learn & Play

A national poll reveals what’s missing from our kids’ playtime—and it’s not toys

Are screens and safety fears stealing our kids’ playtime? A new poll says yes

Updated Oct. 21, 2025

Child Learn & Play, Child, News

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

This first grade teacher’s daily affirmation is the pep talk we all need

Updated Oct. 20, 2025

Viral & Trending

News

Vanessa Kirby welcomes her first baby—and reflects on finding power in motherhood

Updated Oct. 20, 2025

News, Celebrity News, Motherhood Understood

News

Peanut allergies in U.S. babies have dropped — here’s how early introduction is helping (and how to try it safely)

Updated Oct. 20, 2025

News, Food

Celebrity News

Women gotta go to work: Cardi B gets real about formula feeding and the support moms deserve

Cardi B gets real about pumping, formula feeding, and why working moms shouldn’t have to choose between feeding their baby and keeping their job

Updated Oct. 21, 2025

Celebrity News, Baby Feeding Tips, News, Parenting

Safety

The CPSC just recalled Belivium Baby Loungers sold on Amazon—here’s what every parent should know

According to the CPSC, the loungers’ design puts infants at risk of suffocation, entrapment, and falls.

Updated Oct. 21, 2025

Safety, Parenting, Sleep Safety

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Parenting

TikTok video shows why a mother hasn’t moved her daughter’s shoes in three years — and the grief behind them

A mother’s daughter left her shoes in the same spot three years ago — and she hasn’t moved them since, finding comfort and connection in the midst of grief.

Updated Oct. 16, 2025

Parenting, News

Parenting

The simple restaurant rule this dad swears by—and the surprising skill it’s teaching his kids

This dad’s simple “restaurant rule” is going viral for teaching kids confidence, empathy, and social skills—one order at a time

Updated Oct. 16, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

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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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We started our curated This is: Birth film series to give representation to the many varied ways that women give birth. Shot by talented independent videographers, these birth films can be a resource for the expecting mama or anyone who is curious to see what birth really looks like.

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Life

Spring clean just like Joanna Gaines with these 5 easy tips

3. Purge what no longer serves a purpose

Updated Apr. 21, 2022

Life

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Celebrity News

Jessica Simpson is no longer ‘Jess-tating’—her baby girl is here!

Welcome to the world, Birdie!

Updated Mar. 20, 2019

Celebrity News

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Deal alert: Dairy Queen is giving away free ice cream right now!

It's free cone day!

Updated Mar. 20, 2019

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Entertainment

‘Daring Greatly’ author Brené Brown is coming to Netflix and we can’t wait

Lessons in courage from Brené Brown? Yes, please!

Updated Mar. 20, 2019

Entertainment

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Celebrity News

Carrie Underwood’s honest realization about postpartum recovery is a great reminder to all new moms

"For the past 11(ish) months my body has not belonged to me," shares Underwood.

Updated Mar. 20, 2019

Celebrity News

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Celebrity News

Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard ‘work really, really hard’ on their marriage

"This isn't a special fairy tale" says Bell.

Updated Mar. 20, 2019

Celebrity News, Relationships

Infertility

An OB/GYN answers the 10 top questions women want to ask about fertility—but don’t

8. How soon can I find out if I am pregnant?

Updated Jan. 28, 2022

Infertility, Getting Pregnant, Health & Wellness, Life, Women's Health

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Life

Our NICU nurse from the hospital became my best friend

I met my best friend on the worst day of my life.

Updated Mar. 19, 2019

Life, News, Relationships

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Life

Why equal parenting is still a myth

We were born into a society in which gendered expectations have been rooted in our way of thinking, living and doing.

Updated Aug. 07, 2024

Life, Parenting

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News

This is huge: FDA approves new drug for postpartum depression

It can ease symptoms in just 24 hours.

Updated Mar. 19, 2019

News, Postpartum

Celebrity News

Katie Couric’s throwback clip proves that progress on maternity leave is slow—but needed

"I think that times have changed so much, but I do think there's a lot of implicit bias against moms," Couric recently told USA TODAY. "I think it's important to make sure your employer is up on the times and that women aren't penalized, consciously or unconsciously when they have children."

Updated Mar. 19, 2019

Celebrity News

Family Finances & Budgeting

72% of older Americans strongly oppose paying for universal childcare, says new survey

But if a generation can't afford to have children, who will look after older Americans?

Updated Oct. 29, 2024

Family Finances & Budgeting

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Celebrity News

We love Jessica Simpson’s honest + humourous approach to pregnancy updates

"Jess-tation" is gold.

Updated Mar. 19, 2019

Celebrity News, Pregnancy

mom with postpartum depression and insomnia

Motherhood Understood

Charlene on postpartum depression and insomnia

After my son was born, all I wanted was sleep. But I was scared of closing my eyes for fear of something happening to him during that time. I couldn’t shut my mind off from all the irrational thoughts running through it.

Updated Oct. 17, 2022

Motherhood Understood

Life

On my daughter’s 5th birthday, I reflect on how far we’ve both come

I remember her, so tiny and beautiful, sweet and new. And I remember me, innocent and hopeful, exhausted and adrift. Something changed in me the day she was born, but I didn't know that yet.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life