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

Updated Sep. 02, 2025
Work & Motherhood
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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
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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
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Health & Wellness

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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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

Updated Sep. 04, 2025
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How a baby’s autograph-covered helmet became the sweetest surprise of the US Open

Sometimes the world’s most high-profile stages are the most unlikely places for pure, unscripted joy—especially when a baby is involved

Updated Sep. 05, 2025
News, Viral & Trending
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Penn Badgley quietly introduces his new role: dad of twins

Penn Badgley is a dad once again—or twice again, to be exact.

Updated Sep. 05, 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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Viral video captures firstborn crashing baby’s giggle session with a laugh no one will forget

Updated Sep. 04, 2025
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Indoor princesses unite—this little girl’s viral camping review has parents everywhere rolling

Updated Sep. 04, 2025
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Toddler

This little girl’s bedtime clapback proves kids always have the last word

Updated Sep. 04, 2025
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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
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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
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 $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
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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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All the best royal baby pics because we can’t get enough

Just like Prince George and Princess Charlotte, this little guy is adorable.

Updated Apr. 24, 2018
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Princess Charlotte makes history: Here’s why it matters for girls everywhere

Leaving sexist behavior exactly where it belongs—the past.

Updated Apr. 24, 2018
Celebrity News
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Life

Motherhood is: Continuing to give, even when it feels like you have nothing left

This stage of motherhood is overwhelming and chaotic and wild. It takes every ounce of you and then more. Even when you feel you have no more to give.

Updated Apr. 23, 2018
Life
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Celebrity News

The Rock is a father again—and writes emotionally about the strength of women

Updated Apr. 23, 2018
Celebrity News
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Celebrity News

Behati Prinsloo shamed for ‘pumping and dumping’ during date with hubby Adam Levine

That's totally unnecessary.

Updated Apr. 23, 2018
Celebrity News
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Life

My life as a mom might look boring—but it’s everything I’ve ever wanted

To an outsider looking in, it probably doesn't look like I did much today.

Updated Apr. 23, 2018
Life
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Celebrity News

The royal baby is here! Congratulations Prince William + Kate Middleton

Updated Apr. 23, 2018
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Celebrity News

The Royal Baby is on the way! Update: He’s here!

Updated Apr. 23, 2018
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Eco-Friendly Fashion for Everyone in the Family

12 Earth-friendly fashion brands for you, dad & baby.

Updated Apr. 20, 2018
Style
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Life

How to Raise Eco-Conscious Kids

13 parenting tips from environmental leaders.

Updated Apr. 20, 2018
Life
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How to Recycle Your Car Seat at Target

It's all right here in our Weekly Links.

Updated Apr. 20, 2018
Car Seat Safety
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Life

10 decisions to make on Sunday that will make your week easier

Planning ahead takes out the anxiety of a task.

Updated Apr. 20, 2018
Life
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Children's Health

6 signs your child might have anxiety—and how to help

3. Perfectionism

Updated Aug. 29, 2025
Children's Health, Child, Parenting
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Parenting

To the mom who feels like she’s doing the same thing every day

You love them with a passion so fierce and a strength so true, that you're willing to do this life. You're willing to cater to the sameness of motherhood—for them.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Parenting
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Real Sleep Stories from Real Mamas

A true account of one mama’s ‘restful’ evening

12:45 am—I wonder, when Beyonce gets up with the twins, does Jay-Z get up too?

Updated Sep. 08, 2022
Real Sleep Stories from Real Mamas, Baby, Life, Parenting
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Style

Target won’t have women’s Hunter boots after all

They didn't meet Hunter's—or Target's—standards.

Updated Jan. 14, 2022
Style
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Baby

5 things I wish I didn’t waste time worrying about as a new mom

2. Worrying about making sure everything was 'perfect'

Updated Feb. 10, 2022
Baby, Health & Wellness, Life, Mental Health, Parenting
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Life

10 key things to know if you’re pregnant and 35 or older

Your body. Your birth. Your baby. Your life.

Updated Apr. 20, 2018
Life
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Life

Tammy Duckworth makes history by bringing her baby on the senate floor

She's paving the way for policies to change at all workplaces.

Updated Apr. 20, 2018
Life, News
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Life

Jenna Bush Hagar’s touching letter to her grandmother has us in tears

Grab the kleenex.

Updated Apr. 20, 2018
Life
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