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Do babies speak a “secret language”? A viral TikTok has parents all curious

At one predictable moment, a baby onscreen bursts into laughter, and parents gleefully scribble across the screen: “I think she understood.”

Updated Aug. 22, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

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Nutrition

10 healthy cereal options to get you through busy school mornings

Even as an RD, I don’t always have it in me to make breakfast from scratch.

Updated Aug. 25, 2025

Nutrition, Back To School

Child Shopping Guide

American Girl just gave us plush versions of our childhood obsessions (and my inner Molly McIntire stan is living)

Each doll is $65 and comes with a board book. Your inner child is not included but will probably show up uninvited anyway.

Updated Aug. 22, 2025

Child Shopping Guide

News

Do moms ever get to ‘bed rot’ again? This viral debate hits hard

In her video, which has more than 2 million views, DiDonato said the second she had her baby, she stopped sitting down

Updated Aug. 22, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Baby Health

Mississippi declares emergency as infant deaths rise—the crisis every parent should know about

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

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

This sister duo created the most viral baby product on Instagram—and changed the game of snot-sucking

Updated Aug. 15, 2025

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

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

News

The Joy in a Baby’s Smile: What a Viral Reunion Teaches Us About Infant Bonding

Updated Aug. 27, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

Big brother gathers his friends to walk sister to kindergarten—moms can’t stop crying

There’s something about the mix of big-hearted protectiveness, sibling teamwork, and tiny hands holding tight that makes this clip impossible to scroll past without smiling or tearing up a little.

Updated Aug. 27, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

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

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

Dwayne Johnson shares emotional moment performing sacred Samoan dance with his mom and daughters

Updated Aug. 26, 2025

News, Celebrity News

Parenting

Why a little boy’s garbage truck birthday shows the power of raising kids to value every job

Updated Aug. 25, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

News

Dad’s Amazon-style baby review hilariously captures the truths of baby’s first five weeks

Updated Aug. 25, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

Big brother gathers his friends to walk sister to kindergarten—moms can’t stop crying

There’s something about the mix of big-hearted protectiveness, sibling teamwork, and tiny hands holding tight that makes this clip impossible to scroll past without smiling or tearing up a little.

Updated Aug. 27, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

Why a little boy’s garbage truck birthday shows the power of raising kids to value every job

When a toddler's birthday wish is a garbage truck, it's more than a cute moment—it's a lesson in empathy, connection, and the value of every job.

Updated Aug. 25, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Baby Health

The rise of ‘carnivore babies’—and the real risks parents need to know

Updated Aug. 22, 2025

Baby Health, Baby, Parenting

Parenting

New CDC data shows nearly 1 in 3 U.S. teens have prediabetes—what parents need to know

This finding doesn’t mean these kids are sick, and it doesn’t mean their future is already decided.

Updated Aug. 15, 2025

Parenting, Teen, Teen Health, Teen Issues

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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 photographer’s ‘anti mom-shaming’ pics go viral

They're sparking important conversations about judgment in parenting spaces.

Updated Sep. 19, 2022

Viral & Trending, Life, News, Parenting

News

Babyganics might owe you some money—what parents need to know about their lawsuit + settlement

Consumers have raised concerns over the language used to market the products to parents.

Updated Feb. 14, 2022

News, Baby, Life, Parenting

Motherly

Hello? Can you hear me?

Updated Aug. 24, 2018

Motherly

Viral & Trending

That Breastfeeding Cop Everyone’s Been Talking About

Well Rounded's weekly links are here!

Updated Apr. 21, 2022

Viral & Trending, Real Feeding Stories from Real Mamas

Life

The realities of breastfeeding today—a photo essay

I ventured into over 50 Boston-based families' homes and lives to document their typical breastfeeding routines.

Updated Aug. 23, 2018

Life

Women's Health

3 Tricks to Help You Drink More Water

Because your Mombrain needs to stay hydrated.

Updated Oct. 15, 2021

Women's Health

Life

10 creative + tasty kid’s lunch ideas from Pinterest

Sometimes PB+J just gets so old…

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

Life

Back To School

How to help your child manage back to school anxiety—from kindergarten to high school

Here's how to help your baby, mama.

Updated Jul. 22, 2025

Back To School, Child, Child Learn & Play, Motherly Stories, Parenting

Life

The one thing that gave me confidence + protection as a new mom navigating the world

My stroller was my ticket to freedom in those early months of motherhood. It gave me a sense of protection and with its help, I believed I could do it—I could get out of our house and find success, not feel like a total disaster.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

Life

Baby

The Art of the Stroller Pop

Don’t let a curb drag you down. Literally.

Updated Feb. 27, 2023

Baby, Parenting

What To Watch

When your preschooler wants to watch TV all the time—7 tips for managing their screen time

3. Split it up.

Updated Feb. 14, 2022

What To Watch, Child, Child Learn & Play, Entertainment, Life, Parenting

Life

Why do our bellies go from being celebrated during pregnancy to being shamed post-baby?

The minute our babies are born, our bellies—once celebrated—must now, immediately, be hidden until they go back to "normal." Our bodies are worse than forgotten. They become Enemy Number One. It took 10 months for our bellies to become what they were, and yet our bellies are expected to disappear the moment a baby is born.

Updated Aug. 22, 2018

Life

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Shop

20 easy snacks mama (or kids!) can toss into their lunch boxes

Our favorite hack is having a designated snack box where you can keep all of the snack options in one place, ready for littles to grab and go.

Updated Aug. 22, 2018

Shop

5 beauty tools that will completely change your getting ready routine, mama

Ready to shake things up?

Updated Aug. 22, 2018

Shop, Beauty & Style, Beauty & Style Shopping Guides, Life

Celebrity News

Serena Williams finds strength in support from other moms online

It makes such a difference knowing that fellow parents are going through the same challenges.

Updated Feb. 14, 2022

Celebrity News, Life, News, Parenting

Motherly

Mountain Buggy +One Stroller

Giveaway!

Updated Feb. 19, 2025

Motherly

Life

Nope, I’m not a superhero, but I am a mother—and that’s a lot

I already know I am efficient, capable, strong and fierce. But, I am also fatigued, sometimes overworked and underappreciated, and worst of all expected to be the one that keeps it together for everyone else.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

Life

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Life

Before you start kindergarten—here’s what I want you to know, baby

Some days will be full of wonder. Some days will be hard. Let the good days fuel your passion for learning but don't let the tough ones take the fun out of it.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

Life