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Child Learn & Play

Body language expert shares 3 simple ways to raise socially skilled kids

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

Child Learn & Play

Postpartum

A breakthrough for postpartum moms: What new research really says about tirzepatide and breastfeeding

“It’s not about racing to thinness. It’s about giving women safe, evidence-based options.”

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

Postpartum, News

Grandparents & Extended Families

What if paying grandparents for child care could solve America’s childcare crisis?

The childcare solution America keeps overlooking might already be living down the street.

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Grandparents & Extended Families, News, Parenting, Relationships

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Work & Motherhood

Stay-at-home mom describes the uneasy shift from earning to ‘our money’—and why so many relate

When a stay-at-home mom admitted that spending “our money” still feels uncomfortable, millions of parents nodded along.

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Work & Motherhood, Career & Money, News, Viral & Trending

Children's Health

An education expert’s plan for parents navigating climate anxiety in kids (when you’re scared too)

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

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

I wanted to be proactive about my health—this platform made it easy

Everlywell emphasized context and care in a way that acknowledged the realities of women’s health.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

Pregnancy

White House links Tylenol in pregnancy to autism—what moms really need to know

Can you take Tylenol when pregnant? What does the science actually say? And what should I do if I’m in pain or running a fever?

Updated Sep. 24, 2025

Pregnancy, Health & Wellness, News, Women's Health

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Health & Wellness

Chrissy Teigen on motherhood, postpartum healing, and advocating for kids with Type 1 diabetes

Chrissy Teigen opens up about surprises in motherhood, embracing imperfection, and her son’s Type 1 diabetes diagnosis.

Updated Sep. 17, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health, Podcast, The Motherly Podcast

Health & Wellness

Parents tried this simple trick—and their babies focused twice as long

Simple interactions may be more effective than others at keeping a baby’s attention

Updated Sep. 12, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health

Pregnancy

Cardi B opened up about prenatal depression—and she’s helping moms feel less alone

She admitted that thoughts of raising her baby alone and losing her partner’s companionship spiralled into sadness and depression.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Pregnancy, Celebrity News, News

News

One workplace law cut miscarriage rates by nearly 10%—and it’s changing how we treat pregnancy at work

When workplaces make small accommodations, pregnancy outcomes improve dramatically.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

News, Getting Pregnant, Miscarriage & Loss, Pregnancy

Viral & Trending

The car ride that turned into emergency delivery—and somehow, everyone stayed calm

When your hospital run turns into an emergency delivery, calm, faith, and teamwork can make all the difference

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Pregnancy

Celebrity News

Kieran Culkin’s wife Jazz Charton is 9 months pregnant—fulfilling their Oscars “baby pact”

The couple, who already share daughter Kinsey, 6, and son Wilder, 4, are adding another little one to the family.

Updated Sep. 30, 2025

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

Viral & Trending

‘Is that a baby?’ The split-second that changed one driver’s morning

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Parenting, Safety

Parenting

Mom teaches son about periods—and the internet’s calling it a parenting masterclass

This mom turned laundry day into a powerful lesson on periods and empathy (and her son nailed it).

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

“Four feels like three!”: Ashley Graham and Kylie Kelce spark debate over the hardest child number

“I have found that four feels very similar to three.”

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Parenting, Celebrity News, 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.

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Parenting

Girl dad asks why his toddler watches his workouts—her answer has parents in stitches

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Work & Motherhood

This mom brought her baby to a meeting—and reminded us what true workplace support look

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Work & Motherhood, Career & Money, News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

Parenting

Baby wouldn’t stop crying—and this mom found a way to stay present through the noise

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Safety

Mom Genius baby gates recalled after safety warning—what parents need to know

No injuries have been reported, but a new recall is urging parents to stop using certain Mom Genius retractable safety gates immediately.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Safety, Parenting

Viral & Trending

‘Is that a baby?’ The split-second that changed one driver’s morning

Bus driver Barbara Baker spotted a toddler alone in the street, and her quick thinking turned a regular route into a real-life rescue.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Parenting, Safety

Parenting

Mom teaches son about periods—and the internet’s calling it a parenting masterclass

This mom turned laundry day into a powerful lesson on periods and empathy (and her son nailed it).

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

“Four feels like three!”: Ashley Graham and Kylie Kelce spark debate over the hardest child number

“I have found that four feels very similar to three.”

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Parenting, Celebrity News, 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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This Is Birth

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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Parenting

Your baby has grown—is it time to transition from a crib to a bed?

From sleeping here, to there—how to make the leap and not lose sleep.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023

Parenting, Child, Child Milestones

Life

Parents are spending more time with their kids than before—here’s how to keep it up

In 1965, moms spent 54 minutes a day with their children—in 2012, that time had risen to 104 minutes.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Child

Girls start learning about gender stereotypes as young as 5

Here’s how we can help them unlearn them.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Child, Child Learn & Play, Parenting

Journey

Minimalism wins, mama

It’s time to simplify.

Updated Dec. 14, 2022

Journey

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The Holidays

7 books to help kids celebrate all the winter holidays❄️

There are so many holidays to celebrate aside from Christmas.

Updated Oct. 28, 2022

The Holidays, What To Read

Christmas

A new kind of advent Christmas calendar for kids

It features random acts of kindness.

Updated Jan. 13, 2022

Christmas, Holidays, Life, The Holidays

Health & Wellness

Why Moms Should Ditch Their Kids Every Once In a While

Well Rounded's Weekly Links are here.

Updated Dec. 07, 2021

Health & Wellness, Life, Mental Health

Life

Pregnant (and hungry) mamas, Domino’s now offers a baby registry

Domino’s is taking delivery to a whole new level.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Life

These are the cities where families spend the most for groceries

In some parts of the country, food takes up huge part of a family’s budget.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Life

Chrissy Teigen turned to Twitter for pregnancy advice—and they were the best

Here’s the truth mamas: Each pregnancy will vary for each woman,

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Real Feeding Stories from Real Mamas

I wasn’t able to breastfeed—and I’m still a good mom

You are a mother, however your child is fed.

Updated Apr. 25, 2022

Real Feeding Stories from Real Mamas, Motherly Stories

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12 Montessori-inspired baby + toddler toys that make the perfect holiday gift

We’ve chosen 12 of our favorite Montessori-inspired baby + toddler toys for you to add to your little ones’ wish lists this year.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

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Parenting

Raising children with kindness—instead of competition—is key to success

Build those empathy muscles.

Updated Feb. 08, 2022

Parenting, Child, Child Learn & Play

Life

Japanese politician brings her baby to work—sparks nationwide debate

When Yuka Ogata arrived at work with her baby, her male colleagues asked her to leave.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life, News, Viral & Trending

Career & Money

43% of kids have a parent that works non-traditional hours

About 31 million American kids have a parent who’s working outside standard office hours.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Career & Money, Life, Work & Motherhood

Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules

It’s not ‘spoiling’ your baby to breastfeed on demand

Crying to be comforted or fed is an important communication tool we want to cultivate.

Updated Dec. 16, 2022

Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules, Baby Feeding Tips

Food

Your Baby Can Eat Spicy Food

And 4 other truths about your little one's first foods.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Food, Life

Life

Why I say ‘I’m sorry’ in front of my kids

Apologizing cleanses my soul and keeps me in check. It humbles me and reminds me that I am not the center of the universe.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Life

You’re still in there, mama

Long conversations, nights out with friends, date nights with partners, trips, seeing a new band, and you realize that who you were is still who you are.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Parenting

My daughter is everything I ever wanted to be

Her confidence. It is unbroken, yet to be tarnished (god willing never will be) and completely self-generated.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Parenting

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