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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

Our Partners

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

Friends throw a surprise birthday at Costco—complete with hugs, pizza, and plenty of shopping carts

Updated Sep. 08, 2025

News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

Parenting

What children’s gender reveal reactions teach us about big feelings

It's important for parents to recognize that these reactions are not necessarily negative but are part of the child's way of processing the upcoming changes.

Updated Sep. 08, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

News

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

A mom just sprinted barefoot across 100 meters of Lego to set a Guinness World Record—and parents everywhere know exactly how she built that skill

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.

Entertainment

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

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

Entertainment, News, Viral & Trending, What To Watch

News

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

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

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

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

Friends throw a surprise birthday at Costco—complete with hugs, pizza, and plenty of shopping carts

The clip shows hugs, laughter, and pizza by the slice—all in between shopping carts and a warehouse backdrop.

Updated Sep. 08, 2025

News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

Parenting

What children’s gender reveal reactions teach us about big feelings

It's important for parents to recognize that these reactions are not necessarily negative but are part of the child's way of processing the upcoming changes.

Updated Sep. 08, 2025

Parenting, News, 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. 08, 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

It’s also a powerful reminder that kids instinctively know what makes them feel safe.

Updated Sep. 08, 2025

Toddler Sleep, Parenting, Toddler

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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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It's Science

It’s science: What working moms can do to reduce stress—and increase happiness

Your assignment for the end of the day: Take a break.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023

It's Science, Baby, Health & Wellness, Journey, Life, Parenting

News

Here’s the reason why your CVS doesn’t have Enfamil right now

They're taking safety precautions, mama.

Updated Apr. 20, 2022

News, Safety

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

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