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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

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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

Friends throw a surprise birthday at Costco—complete with hugs, pizza, and plenty of shopping carts

Updated Sep. 08, 2025

News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

Parenting

What children’s gender reveal reactions teach us about big feelings

It's important for parents to recognize that these reactions are not necessarily negative but are part of the child's way of processing the upcoming changes.

Updated Sep. 08, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

News

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

A mom just sprinted barefoot across 100 meters of Lego to set a Guinness World Record—and parents everywhere know exactly how she built that skill

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.

Entertainment

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

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

Entertainment, News, Viral & Trending, What To Watch

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

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

Friends throw a surprise birthday at Costco—complete with hugs, pizza, and plenty of shopping carts

The clip shows hugs, laughter, and pizza by the slice—all in between shopping carts and a warehouse backdrop.

Updated Sep. 08, 2025

News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

Parenting

What children’s gender reveal reactions teach us about big feelings

It's important for parents to recognize that these reactions are not necessarily negative but are part of the child's way of processing the upcoming changes.

Updated Sep. 08, 2025

Parenting, News, 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

It’s also a powerful reminder that kids instinctively know what makes them feel safe.

Updated Sep. 08, 2025

Toddler Sleep, Parenting, Toddler

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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

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

Life

Unconditional love is the most powerful gift we give our children

Of all the things I want to teach my children, the most important is this: you belong.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Career & Money

My life as a working mom is a marathon—even before 9 am

By 9 am, I feel like I’ve run a marathon every day.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Career & Money, Life, Work & Motherhood

Life

‘The days are long but the years are short’—but the days are L-O-N-G

In this stage of life, the days can go how-is-it-only-noon-but-I-feel-like-I’ve-lived-a-thousand-lives slow.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Child

6 expert ways to stop sibling rivalry

Feed them. Seriously. ?

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Child, Child Learn & Play, Parenting

Child

‘Play first, school second:’ how to parent like a Scandinavian

What Americans can learn from the Scandinavian approach to parenting.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Child, Child Learn & Play, Parenting

Life

YouTube is finally doing something about inappropriate kids videos

They’re rolling out some new policies to make the Youtube Kids app safer.

Updated Jan. 13, 2022

Life, Entertainment, What To Watch

Career & Money

How to be a mom, run a business, and actually have fun, too

Meet Stephanie Lee and Kristin Reichert, and listen to their secrets to living the life you deserve.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Career & Money, Life, Work & Motherhood

Fourth Trimester

10 Ways To Find Humor Postpartum

Because infant poop and the pads you wear after birth are funny.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Fourth Trimester, Postpartum, Pregnancy

Marriage & Partnerships

7 real ways husbands can support (and thank!) their breastfeeding wives

5. Tell her you notice.

Updated Apr. 25, 2022

Marriage & Partnerships, Parenting

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10 books teachers love reading to their own kids

4. Charlotte's Web

Updated Jan. 15, 2022

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Child

The cure for grumpy mornings? Laughter

Wherever you are and whatever you are doing, you can use the power of words to get laughter going with your kids.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Child, Child Learn & Play, Parenting

Real Feeding Stories from Real Mamas

I never expected to breastfeed my toddler—but I love it

As the mother of a nursing toddler, what I hear the most is, “You need to stop.” But, why?

Updated Aug. 01, 2022

Real Feeding Stories from Real Mamas, Motherly Stories

Life

Why some days I don’t want to be thanked for my sacrifice (but please still thank me)

I am honored to sacrifice. But some days, I have craved home so deeply I could taste it.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Life

13 celebrities on the magic of adoption

When mamas open their homes and hearts to an adopted child, their bond is just as thick as blood.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Life

9 simple ways to maintain friendships—even when #momlife gets crazy

The science behind friendship is eye-opening!

Updated Jan. 13, 2022

Life, Relationships

Holidays

Your family’s favorite Thanksgiving food, by state

Florida loves pumpkin cheesecake and the Carolinas love sweet potato pie.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Holidays, Life, Thanksgiving

Life

Recall alert: OshKosh Baby B’gosh recalls quilted jackets

Detached snaps can pose a choking hazard.

Updated Dec. 23, 2021

Life, News

Life

Whitney Port opens up about the reality of raising a son after losing her dad

The Hills star opens up about her dad’s death in latest YouTube video.

Updated Jan. 14, 2022

Life, Celebrity News, News

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