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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.

State of Motherhood

This time-lapse proves moms are never off the clock

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Women's Health

Climate anxiety disproportionately burdens moms: Here’s why

Women are expected to continue mothering and caregiving, requiring them to navigate obvious risks associated with rising temperatures, shifting landscapes and extreme weather events.

Updated Jun. 15, 2024

Women's Health, Life

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Parenting

Teaching my children to be good citizens: How to foster empathy through philanthropic giving

As parents, we can empower our children to shape the future by instilling habits of generosity. Data shows that being generous also improves well-being and mental health—benefiting everyone.

Updated Jun. 18, 2024

Parenting

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Motherly Stories

5 camping safety tips for parents, from an emergency medicine doctor

What to know before you go, from managing bug bites to heat illness to sunburns.

Updated Jun. 17, 2024

Motherly Stories

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Pregnancy

Are doulas covered by insurance? It depends on where you live

This founder wants to help you find out if you’re eligible.

Updated Jun. 12, 2024

Pregnancy, Postpartum

Celebrity News

Kate Middleton shares personal cancer update: ‘I am not out of the woods yet’

"William and I have been doing everything we can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family."

Updated Jun. 14, 2024

Celebrity News

Viral & Trending

This mom is here with the hard truths about the two-year sibling age gap

"Not a single soul warned me about this and not a single soul has talked about it on here that I've seen."

Updated Jun. 14, 2024

Viral & Trending

Girl picking a book from her school library

News

Florida parents sue the Board of Education over banned book laws for ‘violating rights’ of children

H.B. 1069 focuses on restricting what teachers can say or teach about gender, sex, sexual orientation, and critical race theory, and includes banning books on such topics.

Updated Jun. 14, 2024

News

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Our Partners

Organic milk 101: A beginner’s guide

Here’s how to navigate the dairy aisle with confidence—and why we love one brand in particular.

Updated Jun. 14, 2024

Our Partners, Food, Health & Wellness

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Our Partners

Easy ways to support your family’s brain health with Organic Valley® Family First™

From boosting breakfast to snack-time swaps, small changes can make a big splash.

Updated Jun. 14, 2024

Our Partners, Food, Health & Wellness

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Motherly Stories

Right before he sets off for college, my teen wants to hang out with me—be still my heart

This wouldn’t be remarkable for any reason other than he’s 17. And given that he’s now a driving, almost adult, I see the mailman more predictably than I see my son. Since he wasn’t feverish, I claimed it as the only thing it could be: A Sunday miracle.

Updated Jun. 13, 2024

Motherly Stories, Teen

Viral & Trending

This mom’s packing hack for traveling with kids is time-saving and totally genius

It may not be aesthetically pleasing but who cares? It works.

Updated Jun. 14, 2024

Viral & Trending

Sloane Stephens opens up about freezing her eggs

Women's Health

Tennis star Sloane Stephens wants pro athletes to be able to freeze their eggs without impacts on their rankings

As the only elite-level tennis player who has been open about freezing her eggs, Stephens is championing reproductive health education in the professional sports world.

Updated Jun. 13, 2024

Women's Health, Getting Pregnant