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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

Work & Motherhood

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

Updated Sep. 02, 2025

Work & Motherhood

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

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

News, Viral & Trending

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

News

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

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

Penn Badgley quietly introduces his new role: dad of twins

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

News, Celebrity News

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

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

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

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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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

Make mornings run smoother with these 10 tips from real moms

3. Set an alarm using your kid's favorite song.

Updated Sep. 19, 2018

Life

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Parenting

Why I don’t immediately pick up my kids when they fall

How will she learn what's safe if I'm always protecting her? How will she know how far she can jump if she never falls short?

Updated Oct. 27, 2022

Parenting

Life

13 things parents should not do if they’ve been up all night with the baby

2. Cook anything other than toast

Updated Sep. 28, 2022

Life

Shop

The only 5 pieces you need to create a capsule wardrobe, mama

Mom uniform coming right up.

Updated Dec. 03, 2021

Shop, Pregnancy

Baby Shopping Guide

10 brain-boosting toys your baby will love

Because the best way our little ones can learn and grow is through play.

Updated Feb. 14, 2022

Baby Shopping Guide, Baby, Our Partners, Parenting

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Life

What moms of kids with invisible disabilities want you to know

I talked to moms of kids with invisible disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Avoidant and Resistive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), hemophilia, and many others, to find out what they wish more people understood about their experiences.

Updated Jun. 01, 2022

Life

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Marriage & Partnerships

To maintain a happy relationship keep the ‘magic ratio’ in mind

There is a very specific ratio that makes love last.

Updated Dec. 06, 2021

Marriage & Partnerships, Life, Relationships

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Celebrity News

Jessica Simpson is pregnant with baby #3!

"We couldn't be happier," says Simpson.

Updated Sep. 18, 2018

Celebrity News

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Shop

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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Parenting

8 important parenting lessons from the Dutch

4. Focus on simplicity

Updated Aug. 16, 2022

Parenting, Baby, Child, Toddler

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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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Celebrity News

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

Life

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

Life

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

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

Parenting

News

Born during the storm: The babies of Hurricane Florence

Congratulations to these brave mamas!

Updated Mar. 17, 2025

News, Baby, Life, Parenting

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