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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

Our Partners, Back To School

Viral & Trending

The 8 a.m. toddler birthday party that’s winning over exhausted parents

When she invited guests to an 8 a.m. birthday breakfast, she wasn’t sure how it would land. But the idea quickly went viral on Instagram.

Updated Aug. 08, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Parenting

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Converse just launched a Bluey collab and the adult sizes are already selling out

You might say we're "head over Heelers" about these.

Updated Aug. 07, 2025

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

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Back To School

30 adorable first day of school signs you’ll want to re-use every year

Cheers to the year ahead.

Updated Jul. 05, 2024

Back To School

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

News

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

Parenting

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

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

Health & Wellness, Celebrity News, Mental Health, News

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

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

News, Pregnancy

Parenting

Tiny British toddler speaks with American accent after watching Ms Rachel

Updated Aug. 08, 2025

Parenting, News, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play, Viral & Trending

Parenting

Her dad skipped a White House meeting to catch her skipping school—now the internet’s obsessed

From lying to sneaking out, Ashley admits she “literally tried it all the time” but could rarely get away with it.

Updated Aug. 08, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

Dad charges his 6-year-old rent—what parents are saying might surprise you

A dad calmly asks his daughter for $3 in rent and $1 for utilities, setting the stage for a monthly tradition that’s part parenting lesson, part playful game.

Updated Aug. 08, 2025

Parenting, 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.

Viral & Trending

The 8 a.m. toddler birthday party that’s winning over exhausted parents

Updated Aug. 08, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Parenting

News

Popular sugar cookies sold at Target recalled in 20 states for wood contamination

Updated Aug. 07, 2025

News, Baby, Baby Health, Parenting, Safety

News

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

Updated Aug. 06, 2025

News, Birth, Parenting

Parenting

Tiny British toddler speaks with American accent after watching Ms Rachel

or Bea, hours of Ms Rachel’s bright, clear pronunciation meant her first words came out with an American twang.

Updated Aug. 08, 2025

Parenting, News, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play, Viral & Trending

Parenting

Her dad skipped a White House meeting to catch her skipping school—now the internet’s obsessed

From lying to sneaking out, Ashley admits she “literally tried it all the time” but could rarely get away with it.

Updated Aug. 08, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

Dad charges his 6-year-old rent—what parents are saying might surprise you

A dad calmly asks his daughter for $3 in rent and $1 for utilities, setting the stage for a monthly tradition that’s part parenting lesson, part playful game.

Updated Aug. 08, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Viral & Trending

The 8 a.m. toddler birthday party that’s winning over exhausted parents

When she invited guests to an 8 a.m. birthday breakfast, she wasn’t sure how it would land. But the idea quickly went viral on Instagram.

Updated Aug. 08, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, 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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Style

Venus Williams’ clothing line is launching a size-inclusive collection 🙌

EleVen by Venus is available in the plus size subscription box from Dia&Co.

Updated Feb. 15, 2022

Style, Beauty & Style, Celebrity News, Life, News

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Car Seat Safety

The AAP’s new car seat guidelines reflect what parents are already doing

Because age doesn't matter when it comes to safety.

Updated Sep. 29, 2022

Car Seat Safety, Safety

Life

The best breastfeeding advice I ever received? You don’t have to if you don’t want to

Let go of the guilt, and find a way to feed your baby that works for you and your family.

Updated Aug. 29, 2018

Life

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Life

Recovering from birth requires these 5 universal needs—for every woman

How women around the globe handle their postpartum recovery.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

Life

Getting Out the Door With Your Baby

Real mom strategies to help you get into your momflow.

Updated Aug. 29, 2018

Life

Toddler Milestones

Jenni ‘JWoww’ Farley is worried about her son’s delay, but it’s more common than we think

Lots of 2-year-olds are late talkers, mama.

Updated Feb. 14, 2022

Toddler Milestones, Celebrity News, Life, News, Parenting, Toddler

Celebrity News

5 times Serena Williams mom-ed like a boss

She's truly the GOAT.

Updated Feb. 14, 2022

Celebrity News, Life, News, Parenting

Children's Health

Children’s Advil recall: What parents need to know

An incorrect dosage cup has some parents worried.

Updated Feb. 14, 2022

Children's Health, Child, Health & Wellness, Life, News, Parenting

Child Sleep

4 gentle ways to deal with your child’s resistance to sleep

2. Turn to play.

Updated Feb. 14, 2022

Child Sleep, Child, Parenting, Toddler, Toddler Sleep

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Life

8 ways to put yourself first, mama

Good parenting starts with mothering ourselves.

Updated Aug. 28, 2018

Life

A letter to my son, who will soon be a big brother

More than anything, I'm excited to watch you two grow up together.

Updated Aug. 28, 2018

Life

Life

10 small DIY updates that make a big impact on your home, mama

Try one of these for your next weekend project.

Updated Aug. 28, 2018

Life

What To Read

Get children’s books delivered each month with Amazon’s new subscription box 🙌

A book box provides kids with a monthly (or quarterly) opportunity to open a special surprise that isn't a plastic plaything and can also help families clock less screen time by providing an entertainment alternative.

Updated Feb. 14, 2022

What To Read, Child, Child Shopping Guide, Entertainment, Life, Parenting

Celebrity News

The Rock is a proud #girldad who recognizes the strength in women

"She can be anything she wants. She can sit at any table. She can trailblaze a path, while humbly and gratefully recognizing those before her who paved the way," the Rock writes about his daughter.

Updated Feb. 14, 2022

Celebrity News, Life, News

Black Lives Matter

5 Reasons why we need a Black Breastfeeding Week

The 6th annual Black Breastfeeding Week happens August 25 to 31.

Updated Apr. 20, 2022

Black Lives Matter, Baby

Life

10 things I stopped worrying about now that I’m a mom

After becoming a mom, those self-doubts I had for years started wearing away.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

Life

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Career & Money

Working + motherhood: 10 important lessons ambitious women need to know

One thing we learned is that ambition is not contained in a neatly packaged box labeled career, but bleeds into all aspects of our friends' lives, including marriage and, of course, parenting.

Updated Aug. 27, 2018

Career & Money, Life

Life

True life: I will miss these middle-of-the-night wake-ups, my baby

As much as I don't love the exhaustion that comes with these hour-and-a-half middle-of-the-night wake-ups over the past couple of weeks—it is our time.

Updated Aug. 27, 2018

Life