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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

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

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

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

News

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

News, Celebrity 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.

News

Viral video captures firstborn crashing baby’s giggle session with a laugh no one will forget

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

News, Baby, Viral & Trending

News

Indoor princesses unite—this little girl’s viral camping review has parents everywhere rolling

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

News, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play, Viral & Trending

Toddler

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

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

Toddler, News, Parenting, Toddler Sleep, 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. 04, 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

When the youngest gets attention, the oldest often steps in with their own showstopper act.

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

Toddler Sleep, Parenting, Toddler

Viral & Trending

$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

Viral & Trending, Career & Money, Family Finances & Budgeting, News, Parenting

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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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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Life

Watch the most inspiring viral parenting moments of 2017

In the midst of chaotic days, tantrums and tragedies, we were reminded of what’s most important in life.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Life

Serena Williams asked for teething tips for her 3-month-old—and moms of the internet delivered

Serena Williams is realizing that teething may be hardest on the parents.

Updated Jan. 14, 2022

Life, Celebrity News, News

Marriage & Partnerships

Our marriage is great because we work hard at it

Teamwork makes the dream work, as they say.

Updated Dec. 07, 2022

Marriage & Partnerships, Life, Motherly Stories, Relationships

Grandparents & Extended Families

Mom, I’ve missed you every day since moving away

I want you to always know—there is just nothing like my mama.

Updated Feb. 14, 2022

Grandparents & Extended Families, Life, Motherly Stories, Relationships

Life

2017: The year #MeToo happened and what it meant for moms

#MeToo is sparking plenty of off-line conversations between parents and kids.

Updated Dec. 22, 2021

Life, Health & Wellness, Mental Health, News, Viral & Trending

Life

I didn’t wait until I was “ready” for motherhood—and I’ve never been happier

We’re also learning as we go, just as I assume all parents are.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Child

6 ways to use ‘special time’ to deepen the bond with your child

If they can rely on this regular dose of closeness, they become more willing to cooperate, more ready to connect.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Child, Child Learn & Play, Parenting

Life

Uncle Jesse’s Having A Baby!

Well Rounded's weekly links are here.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

Life, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

Happiness comes when we let our children decide who they are

It makes a huge difference.

Updated Feb. 07, 2022

Parenting, Adult, Child, Child, Child Learn & Play, Tips & Tricks

Mental Health

The mental workload of a mother

Here’s what it consists of.

Updated Mar. 25, 2022

Mental Health, Health & Wellness, Life, Parenting

Parenting

From hummingbird to helicopter—what’s your parenting style?

There are no perfect parenting philosophies, but these labels may help us understand ourselves a little more clearly.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022

Parenting, Child, Life

Baby

The biggest parenting trends for 2018, according to Pinterest

Here’s what mamas can look forward to pinning in the year ahead. ?

Updated Jan. 19, 2022

Baby, Parenting

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The Holidays

Last-minute shoppers: Amazon’s offering free same-day shipping for the holidays

Amazon to the rescue… again.

Updated Dec. 10, 2021

The Holidays, Holidays, Life

Life

These were the best parenting hacks in 2017

3. Offer two acceptable choices for your little one—makes them feel empowered and avoids timely arguments.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Life

These are the top baby names to expect in 2018

In the year ahead, we predict a stronger taste for heroic names for both daughters and sons.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Toddler Nutrition

11 ways to help your child overcome picky eating & develop healthy habits

8. Remove the words “eat it” or “try some” from your dinner vocabulary

Updated Nov. 29, 2022

Toddler Nutrition, Parenting, Toddler

Parenting

Make your kid’s bedtime routine easier—and go faster—with these 5 tips

It doesn’t have to be a battle.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Parenting

The Holidays

Find grace in the chaos of Christmas, mama

The one thing that’s up to you is to find the grace hiding in the corners of the day.

Updated Jan. 13, 2022

The Holidays, Christmas, Holidays, Life, Parenting

Baby Learn & Play

Crazy but true: 2-day-old babies understand the concept of numbers

Babies who aren’t even 45 hours old yet associate small numbers with their left and large numbers with their right.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023

Baby Learn & Play, Baby, Parenting

Life

23 moms share the odd + crazy things they’ve done while sleep-deprived

“My alarm went off on my phone, I placed it against my chest in an attempt to nurse it back to sleep.”—Chelsea Druso

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

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