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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

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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. 05, 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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Parenting

Why I hope my child grows up curious, not just smart

I will always do my best to foster your natural insight, energy, and curiosity.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023

Parenting, Baby, Baby Learn & Play

Parenting

We quit screen time completely—and it saved our kids

Spoiler alert: It ended up making a tremendous difference for our entire family.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023

Parenting, Child, Child Learn & Play, Entertainment, What To Watch

Celebrity News

Kerry Washington’s natural hair isn’t a fashion statement—it’s a message to her kids

“I love myself no matter what way I choose to wear my hair that day.”

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Celebrity News, Life, News

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Real Feeding Stories from Real Mamas

Please don’t ask me if I’m breastfeeding

No woman should ever be ashamed of her choices to feed her child, no matter what the reason is.

Updated Feb. 08, 2023

Real Feeding Stories from Real Mamas, Motherly Stories

What To Read

These are the best picture books of 2017

Stories that sparked our imaginations, made us giggle, and captured our hearts.

Updated Feb. 27, 2023

What To Read

Life

Use the holidays to boost your relationship—not stress it out

5. Give each other some leeway… and tenderness

Updated Jan. 15, 2022

Life, Marriage & Partnerships, Relationships

Health & Wellness

It’s science: breastfeeding can deepen mom’s bond with baby—for years to come

The research offers an important lesson for all parents.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Health & Wellness, It's Science, Life

Life

Chip Gaines’ advice for working parents will put your heart at ease

OF COURSE Chip Gaines has an awesome perspective on work-life balance.

Updated Jan. 14, 2022

Life, Celebrity News, News

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Marriage & Partnerships

To my husband: I may not always say it, but—I need you and I’m so grateful for you

I need your long, warm hug after a draining day of messes and meltdowns, dirty diapers and dishes.

Updated Feb. 16, 2023

Marriage & Partnerships, Life, Relationships

Child

Why sensitive kids will make the world a better place

They have a light within them, and it’s our duty as their parents to help them be comfortable with letting it shine.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Child, Child Learn & Play, Parenting

Health & Wellness

It’s Science: Dads of preemies are more stressed after baby comes home

This says a lot about the pressure on all new dads.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Health & Wellness, It's Science, Life

Celebrity News

It feels like rejection when your baby prefers the bottle, says Jenny Mollen

Comedian Jenny Mollen just got real about her son’s nipple preference.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Celebrity News, Life, News

Life

No more stuff for the holidays — 5 ways to replace stuff with experiences

5 ways to rethink gifts for your little ones this holiday season.

Updated Dec. 23, 2021

Life, Holidays, Home, The Holidays

Parenting

Our kids are watching—let’s teach them how to love who they are

It’s time to be our own cheerleader, to pat ourselves on the back and to cut ourselves some slack.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Parenting

Zutano Gift Card & Booties Giveaway

Win some of your fave booties AND $150 gift card!

Updated Jan. 27, 2022

Parenting, Adult, Baby, Baby Shopping Guide

Parenting

How to parent a child with a sensitive heart

This empathy can be great, but also painful at times.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Parenting, Toddler, Toddler Health

Third Trimester

I can’t wait to meet you, baby, but I also want to keep you safe inside

Once you make your entry into the world, I know there are things I can’t protect you from.

Updated Feb. 08, 2022

Third Trimester, Life, Motherly Stories, Pregnancy

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Parenting

Montessori at home: why punishment doesn’t work—but consequences do

When they understand the natural consequences, they learn to make responsible choices on their own, rather than to avoid punishment.

Updated Jan. 31, 2023

Parenting, Child Learn & Play

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New Years

My 8 steps to becoming a better mama in the New Year

It’s not perfection I’m aiming for, but improvement.

Updated Dec. 20, 2024

New Years, Holidays, Life, Parenting

The Holidays

5 ways to simplify Christmas—and embrace the joy—this year

5. Limit your commitments so you can focus on family time. ✨

Updated Jan. 13, 2022

The Holidays, Christmas, Holidays, Life

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