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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

A mom just set a Guinness World Record by running barefoot across Lego—and every parent knows how she trained for it

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Entertainment

Sesame Street is coming to YouTube—and parents say it’s the comfort watch kids need now

For millennial parents, Sesame Street’s YouTube debut feels personal

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

Entertainment, News, Viral & Trending, What To Watch

News

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

By calmly calling out the behavior, Huffman equipped her son with language

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

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

How a baby’s autograph-covered helmet became the sweetest surprise of the US Open

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

Penn Badgley quietly introduces his new role: dad of twins

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

News, Celebrity News

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

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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Pregnancy

Could Exercise During Pregnancy Make Labor Harder?

Why a fit pregnancy doesn’t always make for the best birth plan.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Pregnancy

Parenting

Why I’m Raising My Baby with Technology

It’s really not all bad.

Updated Jan. 14, 2022

Parenting, Child, Child Learn & Play

Life

Dear Mom, I’m sorry I hated your kisses

You see, after years of evading your affection, I finally get it Mom.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Parenting

When you say stay-at-home-moms ‘do nothing’. . .

To some, the daily work of motherhood might be “nothing,” but to me it’s everything.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Parenting

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Marriage & Partnerships

Sometimes marriage is just hard

But that doesn't mean you have to despair.

Updated Jan. 06, 2022

Marriage & Partnerships, Life, Relationships

Celebrity News

Marquise Goodwin scores an emotional touchdown hours after losing his newborn baby

The Goodwin family’s story is an important reminder to foster understanding to both parents during times of loss.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Celebrity News, Life, News

Life

The Amazon Black Friday deals moms won’t want to miss

Now through Black Friday, you can find deals on items including toys, electronics, fashion, beauty, kitchen, sporting goods, and more.

Updated Jan. 08, 2022

Life, Holidays, Thanksgiving

Parenting

The easiest way to bond with your kids? Take a walk

We love when science and fun come together.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023

Parenting, Baby, Baby Learn & Play

Life

Dear Target: You complete me ♥️

You know what I need before I even know. You are a place I can go when I need a friend or to spend $200 in the blink of an eye.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Life

Sexual harassment isn’t ‘news’ (if you’re a woman)

Because, sadly, this is our reality every. day.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Health & Wellness

It’s Science: 2 years of music lessons can boost your child’s brain power

It changes both the white matter (which carries signals) and the grey matter (which processes information) in a child’s brain.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Health & Wellness, It's Science, Life

Life

13 completely honest thoughts you had when you found out you were pregnant

“I think it’s broken!”—Bethany Ruth

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Postpartum Products

Breastfeeding sweaters and hoodies you’ll need this winter

You can stay warm while nursing your baby on the go.

Updated Dec. 01, 2023

Postpartum Products, Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

Real Feeding Stories from Real Mamas

How I Feed My Twins

FertileGirl’s founder opens up about the challenges of breastfeeding her babies.

Updated Apr. 25, 2022

Real Feeding Stories from Real Mamas, Motherly Stories

Parenting

14 proven techniques to help your child get control of their anger

We can't prevent anger, but we can teach ways to express it assertively without harming others.

Updated Feb. 22, 2025

Parenting

Child

How to support your kids’ reading skills based on their current reading level

When you're served up their reading level, turn it into an opportunity to push past the label and tune into the reader behind it.

Updated Nov. 13, 2017

Child, Child Learn & Play, Parenting

Child Shopping Guide

5 travel toys for holiday trips

Going to see Grandma? These five toys will help keep the trip on track.

Updated Dec. 06, 2022

Child Shopping Guide, Baby, Baby Shopping Guide, Child, Parenting, Travel

Community & Friendship

To the new mother who desperately misses her friends

A whole new friendship circle awaits. Promise.

Updated Feb. 10, 2022

Community & Friendship, Life, Motherly Stories, Parenting, Relationships

Life

Jessica Alba on why it feels so good to ‘dress up’ when you’re pregnant

“I usually feel sort of like Humpty Dumpty, slothing around and hormonal, and nothing fits the same,” says Alba, on being pregnant.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

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It's Science

It’s science: This is what happens to a dad’s brain when he has a daughter

Your toddler’s gender can influence your daily interactions, according to university researchers.

Updated Aug. 07, 2024

It's Science, Parenting

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