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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
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Work & Motherhood

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

Updated Sep. 02, 2025
Work & Motherhood
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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
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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
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Updated Sep. 03, 2025

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Health & Wellness

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

2025 State of Motherhood Survey

Motherhood can be so many things. And we want to hear what it’s like for you in 2025.

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Pregnancy

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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
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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
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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

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News

A mom just set a Guinness World Record by running barefoot across Lego—and every parent knows how she trained for it

Updated Sep. 05, 2025
News, Viral & Trending
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Entertainment

Sesame Street is coming to YouTube—and parents say it’s the comfort watch kids need now

For millennial parents, Sesame Street’s YouTube debut feels personal

Updated Sep. 05, 2025
Entertainment, News, Viral & Trending, What To Watch
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News

Teaching kids to spot ‘weaponized incompetence’ before it becomes a habit

By calmly calling out the behavior, Huffman equipped her son with language

Updated Sep. 05, 2025
News, Viral & Trending

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.

Here are all the celebrity babies born in 2021!

Wait until you hear her queenly name!

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.”

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.
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News

How a baby’s autograph-covered helmet became the sweetest surprise of the US Open

Updated Sep. 05, 2025
News, Viral & Trending
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News

Penn Badgley quietly introduces his new role: dad of twins

Updated Sep. 05, 2025
News, Celebrity News
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News

Viral video captures firstborn crashing baby’s giggle session with a laugh no one will forget

Updated Sep. 04, 2025
News, Baby, Viral & Trending

Parenting

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Toddler

This little girl’s bedtime clapback proves kids always have the last word

“Kids always know exactly how to cut you down at bedtime 😂.”

Updated Sep. 04, 2025
Toddler, News, Parenting, Toddler Sleep, Viral & Trending
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Toddler Sleep

This viral blankie story proves kids know exactly what they need to feel safe

When the youngest gets attention, the oldest often steps in with their own showstopper act.

Updated Sep. 04, 2025
Toddler Sleep, Parenting, Toddler
Daycare gap
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
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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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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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Viral & Trending

This mom’s post about a toddler’s tantrum at Target goes viral for the best reason

Sometimes, it's okay to talk to strangers.

Updated Aug. 11, 2023
Viral & Trending, Child, Child Learn & Play, Life, News, Parenting
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Celebrity News

Meghan Markle is pregnant! Congratulations to Prince Harry and the Duchess 🎉

Exciting news for parents! Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are having a baby. Join the celebration of this royal journey!

Updated Apr. 14, 2025
Celebrity News, Life, News
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Postpartum

I finally realized I had postpartum anxiety—and everything changed

When my oldest son would fall asleep in my arms, I wouldn't grab my phone for a picture. Instead, I would start Googling. How long should newborns sleep? Should you wake a sleeping baby? Can you spoil an infant? From the moment he shut his eyes, I would worry about what I was doing wrong.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
Postpartum, Motherly Stories
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Baby Learn & Play

Do babies get bored? Yes—and it’s good for them

It's healthy for babied to have scheduled unscheduled downtimes when they are allowed to play alone, without structure.

Updated Mar. 21, 2023
Baby Learn & Play, Baby, Parenting
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Life

Remember mama, your toddler is human, too

Sometimes slowing down and lowering my expectations—both of myself and my son—makes all the difference. Sometimes simply acknowledging that we both need a little extra validation and a lot of extra grace is huge.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
Life
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Halloween

6 fun (and non-scary!) ways to celebrate Halloween with your toddler

No scary monsters necessary.

Updated Oct. 04, 2022
Halloween, Toddler Learn & Play
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Life

How to practice mindfulness when your to-do list feels too full, mama

What if mindfulness was something you could do right now, even as you are reading these words?

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
Life
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Pregnancy

This woman and her wife are both pregnant—and due on the same day ❤️

The two women share a love story, a home, a profession, and a due date (although their medical team is hoping to give them at least 36 hours between births).

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
Pregnancy
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News

10 powerful ways to help children + families impacted by Hurricane Michael

They need us now.

Updated Feb. 19, 2025
News, Life, Parenting
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Celebrity News

The best photos of Princess Charlotte and Prince George at Princess Eugenie’s royal wedding

Discover the best photos of Princess Charlotte and Prince George at Princess Eugenie's royal wedding that every parent will love!

Updated Apr. 14, 2025
Celebrity News, Life, News
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Health & Wellness

Why First Time Moms Shouldn’t Wait to Push

Well Rounded's Weekly Links are Here!

Updated Feb. 03, 2022
Health & Wellness, Adult, Birth, Fitness, Life, News, Self Care, Women's Health
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Marriage & Partnerships

I never expected to give birth to a mini-you

Your hands, worn in infant size by her. Your toes. The color of her hair—identical to yours as a child. The shape of her chin and the curve of her upper lip. Your placid expression was mirrored by hers as she gazed out at the world in those first months.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
Marriage & Partnerships, Baby, Life, Parenting, Relationships
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Birth

You no longer have to delay early pushing during labor, says new study

The study of 2,400 first-time mothers found there was no difference in eventual C-section rates between women who pushed early or waited an hour.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
Birth, Health & Wellness, Life, News, Pregnancy, Women's Health
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Beauty

The postpartum hair loss struggle is real

I can handle some hair loss because, in a way, it gave me my children. I can handle some hair loss because it will grow back. I can handle some hair loss because, in the grand scheme of things, it is a very small issue.

Updated Nov. 30, 2022
Beauty, Postpartum
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Parenting

Do moms really only get 30 minutes of ‘me time’ per day?

One survey says yes, but it's more complicated than that.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
Parenting, Self Care
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Grandparents & Extended Families

Raising children near their grandparents has scientific benefits (besides the free babysitting!)

2. It increases their resilience.

Updated Sep. 06, 2024
Grandparents & Extended Families, Relationships
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Getting Pregnant

What’s The Difference Between IVF and IVM?

You've heard about IVF, but could IVM be the right choice for you?

Updated Oct. 10, 2018
Getting Pregnant, Pregnancy
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Children's Health

6 tips for helping your child adjust to their new glasses

Once you're ready to embark on this new vision journey, consider some of these tips when it comes time to talk to your child about their new specs.

Updated Aug. 11, 2023
Children's Health, Child, Child Learn & Play, Child Milestones, Health & Wellness, Parenting
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Marriage & Partnerships

My darling—thank you for showing me affection, especially in front of our kids

The hug you give me after you walk through the door from work is something I wait for all day. It recharges me.

Updated Mar. 17, 2025
Marriage & Partnerships, Life, Parenting, Relationships
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Life

When motherhood feels heavy, mama—know that you are not alone

I am with you—in the heaviness and the lightness. I just want you to know that. You're not alone, and I know I'm not either. And sometimes, that's what we need to know most of all.

Updated Oct. 10, 2018
Life
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