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Child Learn & Play

A national poll reveals what’s missing from our kids’ playtime—and it’s not toys

Are screens and safety fears stealing our kids’ playtime? A new poll says yes

Updated Oct. 21, 2025

Child Learn & Play, Child, News

News

Stanford research reveals the powerful role of a mother’s voice in premature babies’ development

Every story, song, or word helps their brain connect language and emotion in ways that last well beyond infancy.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025

News, Pregnancy

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

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

Updated Oct. 15, 2025

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

Viral & Trending

This first grade teacher’s daily affirmation is the pep talk we all need

A viral video reminds us why elementary school teachers deserve every ounce of our respect—and a significant raise.

Updated Oct. 20, 2025

Viral & Trending

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Viral & Trending

Paws at the door—and a mom realizes what her child’s service dog already knew

Updated Oct. 21, 2025

Viral & Trending, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, News

Our Partners

5 Smart Questions to Ask a Doctor About Your Child’s Eczema Treatment

Updated Oct. 20, 2025

Our Partners, Children's 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

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

News

New study uncovers a surprising link between C-sections and sleep

Every mom expects sleepless nights with a newborn. For those recovering from a C-section, that exhaustion may have a deeper cause.

Updated Oct. 20, 2025

News, Pregnancy

Celebrity News

Charlie Puth’s tender “Changes” video reveal shows he’s preparing for his biggest role yet—fatherhood

For Charlie, this reveal marks a personal milestone, and a glimpse into how love and family can shape creativity.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

Celebrity News

Sofia Richie Grainge’s baby news comes with a surprise no one saw coming

But beneath the buzz was something deeper: a reflection of how modern motherhood and ambition can coexist, and even fuel one another.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

News

Stanford research reveals the powerful role of a mother’s voice in premature babies’ development

Every story, song, or word helps their brain connect language and emotion in ways that last well beyond infancy.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025

News, Pregnancy

Celebrity News

Women gotta go to work: Cardi B gets real about formula feeding and the support moms deserve

Updated Oct. 21, 2025

Celebrity News, Baby Feeding Tips, News, Parenting

Viral & Trending

Paws at the door—and a mom realizes what her child’s service dog already knew

A thump at the door, a stare, and seconds later—Mom knows her son’s blood sugar is dropping. Ducky, their service dog, spotted it first

Updated Oct. 21, 2025

Viral & Trending, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, News

Child Learn & Play

A national poll reveals what’s missing from our kids’ playtime—and it’s not toys

Are screens and safety fears stealing our kids’ playtime? A new poll says yes

Updated Oct. 21, 2025

Child Learn & Play, Child, 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.

Viral & Trending

This first grade teacher’s daily affirmation is the pep talk we all need

Updated Oct. 20, 2025

Viral & Trending

News

Vanessa Kirby welcomes her first baby—and reflects on finding power in motherhood

Updated Oct. 20, 2025

News, Celebrity News, Motherhood Understood

News

Peanut allergies in U.S. babies have dropped — here’s how early introduction is helping (and how to try it safely)

Updated Oct. 20, 2025

News, Food

Celebrity News

Women gotta go to work: Cardi B gets real about formula feeding and the support moms deserve

Cardi B gets real about pumping, formula feeding, and why working moms shouldn’t have to choose between feeding their baby and keeping their job

Updated Oct. 21, 2025

Celebrity News, Baby Feeding Tips, News, Parenting

Safety

The CPSC just recalled Belivium Baby Loungers sold on Amazon—here’s what every parent should know

According to the CPSC, the loungers’ design puts infants at risk of suffocation, entrapment, and falls.

Updated Oct. 21, 2025

Safety, Parenting, Sleep Safety

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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

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

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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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We started our curated This is: Birth film series to give representation to the many varied ways that women give birth. Shot by talented independent videographers, these birth films can be a resource for the expecting mama or anyone who is curious to see what birth really looks like.

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A note from Joanna Gaines on the ‘Fixer Upper’ finale and what’s next

We’ve said it many times, but it’s worth saying again—thank you to everyone who has walked beside us on this journey.

Updated Apr. 03, 2018

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Target’s got $5 rose for all your pink wine needs

A new varietal joins Target’s California Roots lineup just in time for summer.

Updated Apr. 03, 2018

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Jessica Biel shares how her birth plan ‘fell apart’—and we can relate

An emergency C-section was not in their birth plan.

Updated Apr. 03, 2018

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Sleep Safety

Everyone needs to know safe infant sleep practices—from Grandma to the babysitter

Recommendations have changed since the time most of us were babies.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022

Sleep Safety, Baby, Baby Sleep Tips, Parenting, Safety

Children's Health

How parents argue affects kids—sometimes in positive ways

Conflict isn’t inherently bad, but how you manage it matters.

Updated Apr. 03, 2018

Children's Health, Parenting

Life

To the mama who thinks she did ‘nothing’ today

What seems to me like a walk around the block to get outside of the house, seems to my kids like a family expedition.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Celebrity News

Jenna Dewan Tatum and Channing Tatum have ‘lovingly chosen to separate as a couple’

The couple are separating after nine years of marriage. ?

Updated Apr. 03, 2018

Celebrity News

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Motherly Stories

True life: My house is messy and full of children growing older every day

So no, I’m not spring cleaning.

Updated Apr. 25, 2024

Motherly Stories, Home

Baby Shopping Guide

9 Best Double Strollers of 2018

Plus a sneak peek of a new double stroller coming out this summer!

Updated Feb. 27, 2023

Baby Shopping Guide

Parenting

10 phrases to say (or tell yourself) instead of yelling

“Kids, can you please help me? I feel like I’m about to lose my cool and need your ideas.”

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Parenting

Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules

Yogurt reduces baby’s risk of developing allergies and eczema, say researchers

Researchers discovered that eating yogurt daily by age one decreased eczema and allergy in little ones by up to 70%.

Updated Dec. 16, 2022

Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules, Baby, Baby Feeding Tips, Food, Life, Nutrition, Parenting

Shop

Chip + Joanna Gaines just added 150 new items to their Target line

From gardening tools + Mother’s Day gifts to DIY home goods and even a Jo-inspired paint line, we’re in love.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

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Postpartum

New moms aren’t getting enough sleep—but that can (and should!) change

Our partners and support circles can and *should* be part of planning to prioritize a new mother’s sleep.

Updated Apr. 02, 2018

Postpartum

Baby

I can’t even handle the cuteness of baby rolls

I mean—is there anything sweeter than chunky baby thighs? (No. The answer is no.)

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Baby, Parenting

Breastfeeding

Why Are the Breastfeeding Rates in Rural America So Low?

A mom from Appalachia shares her thoughts.

Updated Mar. 30, 2018

Breastfeeding

Life

5 steps to regain control when you’re feeling anxious, mama

Some anxiety in motherhood is expected, but when does it become too much?

Updated Feb. 22, 2025

Life

Parenting

7 ways to get through the stresses of parenthood, together

2. Be a united front.

Updated Mar. 30, 2018

Parenting

Our Partners

5 reasons why moms make exceptional leaders in the workplace

There are five key factors.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023

Our Partners, Career & Money, Life, Work & Motherhood

Life

Dear third child: Thank you for going with the flow when life gets busy

Your attitude has helped me become a better mother.

Updated Mar. 30, 2018

Life

Celebrity News

Jinger Duggar is proof that pregnancy can be surprising, no matter how many siblings you have

If one of 19 kids is still surprised by pregnancy experiences, you can bet the rest of us will be!

Updated Mar. 30, 2018

Celebrity News

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