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California just drew a line in the sand on AI and kids—here’s why it matters everywhere

California’s new AI law could change how every parent thinks about chatbots

Updated Oct. 16, 2025

Health & Wellness, Mental Health

Health & Wellness

Turns out running with your stroller might actually protect your body more than you think

Think stroller runs are risky? A new study shows they may actually protect your joints and reduce injury risk—yes, running with baby can be smart

Updated Oct. 15, 2025

Health & Wellness, Fitness

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

The comfiest, chicest sweatshirts for fall (that aren’t your college hoodie)

Updated Oct. 15, 2025

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

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Work & Motherhood

Stay-at-home mom describes the uneasy shift from earning to ‘our money’—and why so many relate

When a stay-at-home mom admitted that spending “our money” still feels uncomfortable, millions of parents nodded along.

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Work & Motherhood, Career & Money, News, Viral & Trending

Health & Wellness

Turns out running with your stroller might actually protect your body more than you think

Updated Oct. 15, 2025

Health & Wellness, Fitness

Health & Wellness

California just drew a line in the sand on AI and kids—here’s why it matters everywhere

California’s new AI law could change how every parent thinks about chatbots

Updated Oct. 16, 2025

Health & Wellness, Mental Health

Children's Health

An education expert’s plan for parents navigating climate anxiety in kids (when you’re scared too)

If you're feeling that weird cocktail of guilt, fear, and "how do I even talk about this?"—welcome to the club.

Updated Oct. 09, 2025

Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Mental Health

Health & Wellness

That alarm sound is actually ruining your day—here’s why (and what to do about it)

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Health & Wellness, Women's Health

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

I wanted to be proactive about my health—this platform made it easy

Everlywell emphasized context and care in a way that acknowledged the realities of women’s health.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

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Pregnancy

White House links Tylenol in pregnancy to autism—what moms really need to know

Can you take Tylenol when pregnant? What does the science actually say? And what should I do if I’m in pain or running a fever?

Updated Sep. 24, 2025

Pregnancy, Health & Wellness, News, Women's Health

Pregnancy

Cardi B opened up about prenatal depression—and she’s helping moms feel less alone

She admitted that thoughts of raising her baby alone and losing her partner’s companionship spiralled into sadness and depression.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Pregnancy, Celebrity News, News

News

One workplace law cut miscarriage rates by nearly 10%—and it’s changing how we treat pregnancy at work

When workplaces make small accommodations, pregnancy outcomes improve dramatically.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

News, Getting Pregnant, Miscarriage & Loss, Pregnancy

Viral & Trending

The car ride that turned into emergency delivery—and somehow, everyone stayed calm

When your hospital run turns into an emergency delivery, calm, faith, and teamwork can make all the difference

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

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Celebrity News

Kieran Culkin’s wife Jazz Charton is 9 months pregnant—fulfilling their Oscars “baby pact”

The couple, who already share daughter Kinsey, 6, and son Wilder, 4, are adding another little one to the family.

Updated Sep. 30, 2025

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

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Parenting

TikTok video shows why a mother hasn’t moved her daughter’s shoes in three years — and the grief behind them

Updated Oct. 16, 2025

Parenting, News

Parenting

The simple restaurant rule this dad swears by—and the surprising skill it’s teaching his kids

This dad’s simple “restaurant rule” is going viral for teaching kids confidence, empathy, and social skills—one order at a time

Updated Oct. 16, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

Beyond ‘gentle’: How today’s parents are blending parenting styles—and breaking cycles

Modern parents aren’t following just one style anymore. From cycle-breaking to gentle parenting, they’re blending approaches

Updated Oct. 16, 2025

Parenting, 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!

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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

This school’s “un-fundraiser” is giving parents a reason to breathe easier

Updated Oct. 15, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

What happens when a mom finally stops cleaning long enough to go for a run

Updated Oct. 15, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

Shonda Rhimes finally admits what every working mom knows

Updated Oct. 15, 2025

News, Celebrity News

Parenting

TikTok video shows why a mother hasn’t moved her daughter’s shoes in three years — and the grief behind them

A mother’s daughter left her shoes in the same spot three years ago — and she hasn’t moved them since, finding comfort and connection in the midst of grief.

Updated Oct. 16, 2025

Parenting, News

Parenting

The simple restaurant rule this dad swears by—and the surprising skill it’s teaching his kids

This dad’s simple “restaurant rule” is going viral for teaching kids confidence, empathy, and social skills—one order at a time

Updated Oct. 16, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

Beyond ‘gentle’: How today’s parents are blending parenting styles—and breaking cycles

Modern parents aren’t following just one style anymore. From cycle-breaking to gentle parenting, they’re blending approaches

Updated Oct. 16, 2025

Parenting, News

News

What parents need to know about the Education Department layoffs—and how they could affect kids with disabilities

While the numbers might sound abstract, the impact is personal.

Updated Oct. 14, 2025

News, Parenting

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

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Style

Eco-Friendly Fashion for Everyone in the Family

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

Updated Apr. 20, 2018

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Life

How to Raise Eco-Conscious Kids

13 parenting tips from environmental leaders.

Updated Apr. 20, 2018

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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

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

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

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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

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

10 key things to know if youre pregnant in your 40s featured - Motherly

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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Food

Throw away your romaine lettuce, CDC recommends

This follows a nationwide outbreak of E. coli linked to romaine from Yuma, Arizona.

Updated Jan. 08, 2022

Food, Life, News

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Celebrity News

Happy birthday Joanna Gaines! 40 looks great on you

Donuts + an ultra cute baby bump =

Updated Apr. 20, 2018

Celebrity News

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Pregnancy

Jillian Harris opens up about pregnancy depression while expecting baby #2

It's a highly under-diagnosed condition.

Updated Apr. 20, 2018

Pregnancy

Style

Nicole Berrie’s Pregnancy Style

Bump envy!

Updated Mar. 17, 2025

Style

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Life

These are the top 10 cities for working parents

We see you Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

Updated Apr. 19, 2018

Life, News

Community & Friendship

To my friends who let me vent—thank you for not judging me

Thank you for letting me text you 10 messages in a row detailing what my kiddo is melting down over. Multiple times. At various points on various days.

Updated Feb. 08, 2023

Community & Friendship, Life, Motherly Stories, Relationships

Life

We’ve seen Tully—and we’ve got some real concerns

Spoilers ahead.

Updated Apr. 19, 2018

Life

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