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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

dog alerts mom about son's low blood sugar

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

mom has not moved daughter's shoes in 3 years

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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What Arianna Huffington wants you to know about healthy tech use for kids

“Phones, like all technology, should augment our humanity, not consume it,” says Huffington.

Updated Feb. 14, 2018

Celebrity News

Life

This is why mothers have so much emotional labor

It’s called emotional labor. And mothers have a lot of it.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Child

My child: I hope you keep your innocence as long as you can

Because you don’t get to go back and re-do your childhood.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022

Child, Child Milestones, Life, Motherly Stories, Parenting

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Chip Gaines’ message about marriage is a Valentine’s Day gift to us all

There’s “no such thing as a ‘perfect marriage,’” says Gaines.

Updated Feb. 14, 2018

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Guess what? Millennial parents are great with managing their money, says new report

In fact, many of us are saving for our kids’ education, even as we pay off our own student loans.

Updated Feb. 14, 2018

Parenting

Baby Shopping Guide

Ergobaby 180 Reversible Stroller

8 facts you need to know about the new Ergobaby stroller.

Updated Feb. 27, 2023

Baby Shopping Guide

Life

How real moms define true love + romance

“Romance in my house is a hot bath. Alone.?”—Kristi Estes

Updated Feb. 14, 2018

Life, Relationships

Community & Friendship

Dear Mom BFF

Peanut's app founder Michelle Kennedy writes a letter to her mom BFF.

Updated Apr. 25, 2022

Community & Friendship

Parenting

When should you start letting your kids make decisions? Now

Tell your child, “You’re the expert on you.”

Updated Dec. 05, 2022

Parenting

It's Science

It’s science: Being sensitive to your baby’s cues leads to a more secure attachment

A parent’s level of sensitivity to baby’s signals can be an important predictor of healthy infant-parent attachment.

Updated Feb. 13, 2018

It's Science

Marriage & Partnerships

Dear husband: I am all in, forever

I choose you no matter what life throws at us.

Updated Mar. 25, 2022

Marriage & Partnerships, Life, Motherly Stories, Relationships

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12 Lululemon must-haves that are on sale RIGHT NOW

We’ve done the browsing for you and picked out 12 of our favorites.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

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Life

I’m turning into my mother—and I’m so grateful for that

The truth is, you understand me in a unique way that my husband, children or best girlfriends never will.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Celebrity News

Why Carrie Underwood works out with her son

“My boys make workouts fun (and a bit less productive, but that’s okay)!” says Underwood.

Updated Feb. 13, 2018

Celebrity News, Parenting

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Littlest Love of Your Life Sweepstakes

Enter the Littlest Love of Your Life Sweepstakes to win over $3,700 in prizes from much-loved brands!

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

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Parenting

5 tips to help kids dress themselves, from a Montessori expert

While they won’t be able to do it perfectly at first, practice makes perfect.

Updated Apr. 19, 2023

Parenting

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Parenting

6 Montessori parenting habits to practice every day

Here’s what you can do at home, today!

Updated Feb. 22, 2025

Parenting

Life

Letting go of high expectations helped me become a happier mama

Despite what I have gained as a mother, what I let go of in my journey into motherhood is what’s most important.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Parenting

Jessica Biel shares why she’s teaching her 2-year-old about sex-ed

“I really believe that if you start this early, there’s no shame,” says Biel.

Updated Feb. 12, 2018

Parenting

Celebrity News

Chrissy Teigen at the grocery store is the definition of #momlife

Photographed buying Cap’n Crunch, Teigen shared the paparazzi shot on Instagram.

Updated Apr. 25, 2022

Celebrity News

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