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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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Career & Money

How to adult in 5 steps

Think of this as a checklist to security.

Updated Feb. 02, 2022

Career & Money, Family Finances & Budgeting, Life

Baby Shopping Guide

Rock on, mama: These are the 6 best baby swings

Updated Jan. 13, 2022

Baby Shopping Guide, Baby, Parenting

Life

I’m simplifying my life to make room for things that matter

Clutter makes me anxious.

Updated Apr. 24, 2018

Life

You don’t have to look like Kate Middleton after giving birth to be a queen

I see in her the same beauty that I see in every woman who has just done the work of bringing a child into the world.

Updated Apr. 24, 2018

Life

Celebrity News

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

Celebrity News

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Celebrity News

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

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

Celebrity News

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

Updated Apr. 23, 2018

Celebrity News

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Celebrity News

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

Updated Apr. 23, 2018

Celebrity News

Style

Eco-Friendly Fashion for Everyone in the Family

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

Updated Apr. 20, 2018

Style

Life

How to Raise Eco-Conscious Kids

13 parenting tips from environmental leaders.

Updated Apr. 20, 2018

Life

Car Seat Safety

How to Recycle Your Car Seat at Target

It's all right here in our Weekly Links.

Updated Apr. 20, 2018

Car Seat Safety

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

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

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