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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
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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

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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

Updated Aug. 06, 2025
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This popular energy drink may accidentally contain alcohol—what parents need to know

“Consumption of the liquid in these cans will result in unintentional alcohol ingestion.”

Updated Aug. 01, 2025
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Hailey Bieber just shared her pregnancy must-haves and they’re actually affordable

Updated Aug. 01, 2025
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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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Dog rests his head on baby bump—then the kick comes

Updated Aug. 01, 2025
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A new mom lost it over a BLT—and every parent understands why

Updated Aug. 01, 2025
News, Viral & Trending
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News

The baby shower comment that ended a friendship—and what it reveals about how women fail each other

Updated Jul. 31, 2025
News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

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

For many parents, the financial and logistical realities of birth are prompting a bigger question: What does “baby-friendly” actually look like when you’re the one giving birth?

Updated Aug. 06, 2025
News, Birth, Parenting
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One mom sang to her ‘slacker boob’—and every pumping parent felt seen

From diss track to anthem, this viral breastfeeding reel is sparking a bigger convo: Why is one boob always the underachiever—and why are we so hard on ourselves when it is?

Updated Aug. 06, 2025
Parenting
Butter recall
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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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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Target’s having a huge sale on Halloween costumes for babies + kids! 🎃

Today only, Target has up to 40% off Halloween costumes for the entire family.

Updated Sep. 18, 2018
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8 important parenting lessons from the Dutch

4. Focus on simplicity

Updated Aug. 16, 2022
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A nightly beauty + self-care routine you can do when you only have 10 minutes (or less!), mama

After bedtime, it's you time.

Updated Sep. 18, 2018
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Chrissy Teigen had the best response when someone asked if she was pregnant — 4 months after giving birth

Let's 👏 stop 👏 talking 👏 about 👏 women's 👏 bodies.

Updated Feb. 19, 2025
Celebrity News, Life, News, Postpartum, Pregnancy
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I never planned to be a SAHM—to be honest, I’m still adjusting

I wasn't sure how to accept and make sense of my new identity.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
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Motherhood Understood

Brooke on PPD to all-the-time depression

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 Sep. 23, 2022
Motherhood Understood, Motherly Stories
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Career & Money

Can I be honest? Sometimes, I envy other moms

An open letter from both sides.

Updated Sep. 17, 2018
Career & Money, Life
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Child

How to be a parent your child wants to talk to

Knowing the difference between sympathy and empathy can make all of the difference.

Updated Sep. 17, 2018
Child, Health & Wellness, Parenting, Relationships
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Motherly Stories

Motherhood is: Answering about 300 questions a day

And today, at this moment, I would LOVE a second of quiet.

Updated Aug. 27, 2022
Motherly Stories
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Life

What goes through my mind when another parent says ‘just wait until…’

If I spent all my time dreading the "wait untils" or worrying about the next difficult thing around the corner, when would I have time to enjoy all the wonderful, amazing, incredible things that a child brings to a parent's life?

Updated Sep. 17, 2018
Life
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Parenting

What every parent should know about attachment theory

At its essence, attachment theory focuses on the emotional bond between caregiver and baby, not just the physical interaction that occurs through feeding, changing diapers, etc.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
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Born during the storm: The babies of Hurricane Florence

Congratulations to these brave mamas!

Updated Mar. 17, 2025
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Why the Kardashian ‘triplets’—cousins Chicago, Stormi and True—are so lucky to have each other

The bond between cousins is something special.

Updated Dec. 06, 2021
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Did You See the Major #BumpEnvy Moment at NYFW?

Our weekly links are here!

Updated Jan. 04, 2022
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5 truths about postpartum recovery every woman should know

It's crucial to empower yourself with knowledge of what might happen as your body changes over the coming six weeks postpartum that have the potential to delay your recovery.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
Life
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Best gifts for new mamas + babies—that they’ll actually love

Each mama is different, but we guarantee she'll love having these gifts on hand in the weeks and months postpartum.

Updated Sep. 14, 2018
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Parenting

Montessori at home: 10 tasks young kids can totally do on their own

And how to help them get there.

Updated Oct. 01, 2022
Parenting, Child, Child Learn & Play
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This sneak peek of Man Repeller Leandra Medine’s nursery will give you serious decor envy 😍

A stunning Parisian theme with pops of pink for her twin girls.

Updated Sep. 14, 2018
Life
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10 items from Target’s new Prologue line that’ll take you through fall, mama

The new line is packed with sophisticated, trend-forward pieces and understated classics you'll wear over and over again—and most items are under $30.

Updated Sep. 14, 2018
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I have prepared for Coronavirus to the best of my ability—but I’m still anxious

Today, our neighborhood was affected by the Columbia Gas explosions in Massachusetts—and I keep replaying the last few hours in my head over and over. Today was one of those unimaginable days that then become a reality.

Updated Sep. 14, 2018
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