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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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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

Don’t Buy Maternity Clothes Just Yet

5 tips to skip maternity clothing when you're pregnant.

Updated Sep. 20, 2022

Pregnancy, Pregnancy Products

Mental Health

10 important habits of emotionally healthy families

7. Function as a team.

Updated Feb. 01, 2022

Mental Health, Health & Wellness, Life, Parenting, Relationships

Parenting

I was subconsciously labeling my kids and it was a big a mistake

My children aren’t, after all, 2-dimensional objects.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Parenting

Life

The ups and downs of getting progesterone shots during pregnancy

I can now stand back and look at three big lessons I’m taking away.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Life

Life

Should we have another baby? The pros and cons of having a third child

Even with logic urging me to stick with two kids, I could not manage to get the idea of a third out of my head.

Updated Jun. 29, 2023

Life, Getting Pregnant, Marriage & Partnerships, Parenting, Relationships

Life

Mom burnout is real—here’s what you can do to make it better

Make specific requests. Our partners don’t know we’re overwhelmed and have no idea how to jump in mid-project to help.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Life

Baby

A promise to my second-born child—I’ll make time just for you

Today I promise to marvel at the tininess and perfection of your body, and celebrate as you reach every milestone.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Baby, Parenting

Life

Eva Chen’s Baby Gear Picks Are Here!

Well Rounded's weekly links are here.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Life, News

Life

Just in case no one told you today— you are special, mama

We all want to be reminded that we are special and worthy, and that we make a difference in the lives of those around us.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Life

Life

Dear husband, being a dad has made you sexier than ever

There are so many moments that I find myself staring and thinking, “He is so sexy and I am so lucky."

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Life, Marriage & Partnerships, Relationships

Parenting

My darling baby, when did you grow up?

You became a child in the moments I wasn’t looking, and I have loved every minute of your second year on earth.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Parenting

Parenting

I have anxious children—but they’re still perfect to me

My job is to protect them, teach them and arm them with the important tools that will help them thrive in this world.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Parenting

Parenting

It’s okay if my child gets bored

Boredom is needed for creativity. Quiet times of nothingness are where imagination sparks and ideas are born.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Parenting

Life

Do you miss your husband? Tiny actions can make a huge difference in boosting your bond

Did you know that using text messages to express affection creates a stronger partner attachment?

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Life, Marriage & Partnerships, Relationships

Birth

This new model of NICU keeps mamas and babies together

The new concept is a win-win for moms and babies, as both experience less stress when they can stay together.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Birth, Pregnancy

Parenting

I’m not just disciplining my son, I’m raising a man

This work, I truly believe, will reverberate for eternity.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Parenting

Journey

You’ve got a big heart, mama

The thing you’re seeking is also seeking you.

Updated Dec. 14, 2022

Journey

Parenting

Dad, You’re a Rockstar Giveaway

Win a maternity photoshoot and a pair of BellyBuds!

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Parenting

Life

Why you don’t need to rush to lose the baby weight

You’re in recovery mode.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Life

Parenting

To raise little learners, keep them passionately curious

Teach them how to wonder, how to explore, and how to passionately pursue.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Parenting

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