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Toddler Learn & Play

Parents say curiosity matters—then tell kids “be careful” 27 times daily, according to research

It's clear we're walking a tightrope between fostering exploration and avoiding a trip to the ER.

Updated Nov. 04, 2025

Toddler Learn & Play, Child, Child Learn & Play, Toddler

Viral & Trending

The surprising science behind a mother’s touch—and why it soothes babies so deeply

What if a simple stroke could flip a “safety switch” in your baby—and even calm you too?

Updated Nov. 04, 2025

Viral & Trending, News

Child Sleep

Is melatonin safe for kids? What every exhausted parent needs to know

Before you add it to cart, pediatrician Dr. Jessica Klein wants you to pump the brakes and get the facts.

Updated Oct. 31, 2025

Child Sleep, Toddler Sleep

News

Child therapist “10 truths” go viral: What actually works at home

“When we know better, we do better and that’s how we break cycles"

Updated Nov. 03, 2025

News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

Motherly

10 postpartum habits that protect your mental health

Updated Oct. 30, 2025

Motherly, Fourth Trimester, Mental Health, Postpartum

Children's Health

Phrases to try when your child is struggling with milestones (8 that connect)

When progress feels slow, words can increase a child’s stress or their courage. 8 phrases lower pressure, build trust, and keep learning on track.

Updated Oct. 30, 2025

Children's Health, Mental Health

Motherly

7 signs your tween is asking for independence and how to honor it

Tweens crave room to try, stumble and grow. Here are clear signs your tween is asking for some independence, they are ready for more say in their life.

Updated Oct. 30, 2025

Motherly, Children's Health, Teen, Teen Issues, Tweens

Health & Wellness

Mutual aid 101: How to start or join a community food sharing network

Taking care of each other isn't just charity. It's how we build power.

Updated Oct. 31, 2025

Health & Wellness

Women's Health

New research reveals a hidden way breastfeeding may protect moms for decades

It’s a discovery that deepens what we know about the lasting strength of maternal biology.

Updated Oct. 23, 2025

Women's Health, Health & Wellness

Teen Health

Why so many teens still hide period pain—and the coach script parents are asking for

73% of teens feel they must “tough it out” on their period.

Updated Oct. 22, 2025

Teen Health, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Parenting, Teen

Celebrity News

Thomas Rhett family finds out baby number five is on the way—and one daughter’s reaction steals the moment

Willa’s ‘You’re pregnant?’ and Ada’s ‘With who?’ make Thomas Rhett’s baby news utterly priceless.”

Updated Nov. 06, 2025

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

Physiological Changes During Pregnancy Based on Oura Data

News

Your body knows first: What Oura’s massive pregnancy study reveals about the science of intuition

Every pregnant person has felt it: that sudden wave of exhaustion, a racing heartbeat while climbing the stairs, or sleep that feels both deeper and lighter.

Updated Nov. 06, 2025

News, Pregnancy

Pregnancy

5 financial truths every mom should know before maternity leave

Maternity leave math is confusing, even when you have benefits. Here's facts that matter most and simple steps to take so your paycheck, premiums, and plans stay on track.

Updated Oct. 30, 2025

Pregnancy, Second Trimester

Celebrity News

Kieran Culkin once thought he wasn’t ready for kids. Now he’s a dad of three

Kieran Culkin once wasn’t sure about having kids — now he and Jazz Charton are celebrating their third

Updated Nov. 05, 2025

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

Celebrity News

Megan Fox admits she hasn’t slept in 7 months—and it’s sparking a real conversation about postpartum recovery

Updated Nov. 06, 2025

Celebrity News, News, Postpartum

Parenting

This dad attended a birthday party and finally saw what moms have been carrying all along

For many moms, Jonathan’s realization felt like both progress and frustration. It’s validating to be seen, but exhausting to still have to explain.

Updated Nov. 06, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

This viral “invention box” idea turns everyday trash into hours of creative play

An invention box is essentially a tiny lab where kids learn that trial and error is fun, not scary, and where the “oops” moments are just part of the learning process.

Updated Nov. 06, 2025

Parenting, 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.

Kendra Austin’s viral clip about hanging out without spending a dime

News

When your wallet says no—but your heart says yes: $0 ways to keep friendships alive

Updated Nov. 06, 2025

News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

Postpartum

Reese Witherspoon opens up about postpartum depression—and why honesty still matters

Updated Nov. 06, 2025

Postpartum, Celebrity News, News

Celebrity News

Thomas Rhett family finds out baby number five is on the way—and one daughter’s reaction steals the moment

Updated Nov. 06, 2025

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

Parenting

This dad attended a birthday party and finally saw what moms have been carrying all along

For many moms, Jonathan’s realization felt like both progress and frustration. It’s validating to be seen, but exhausting to still have to explain.

Updated Nov. 06, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

This viral “invention box” idea turns everyday trash into hours of creative play

An invention box is essentially a tiny lab where kids learn that trial and error is fun, not scary, and where the “oops” moments are just part of the learning process.

Updated Nov. 06, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

News

When your wallet says no—but your heart says yes: $0 ways to keep friendships alive

The “no-buy / low-spend hang” trend is sweeping TikTok, proving that connection matters more than cash—and moms everywhere are taking notes.

Updated Nov. 06, 2025

News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

Parenting

9 supportive rituals that make adoption feel celebrated

Your family’s story deserves to be honored. Simple, repeatable rituals help you mark milestones, nurture connection and keep your child’s identity at the center.

Updated Oct. 30, 2025

Parenting, Adopt & Foster & Surrogacy, Adoption

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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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Women's Health

Tim Walz’s personal IVF story made me feel seen

I listened to his speech, looked at my own children, and felt a connection with a politician that I had heard little of just 24 hours before. I felt assurance that this issue means the world to him—and that means the world to me.

Updated Aug. 13, 2024

Women's Health, Motherly Stories

Parenting

My kids are grown. But here’s what I’d do differently after reading ‘The Anxious Generation’ by Jonathan Haidt

Parenting is one of those jobs where you don’t get a do-over, but that hasn’t stopped me from thinking about all the things I’d change if I could.

Updated Aug. 13, 2024

Parenting, Viral & Trending

Viral & Trending

This mom was unsure about buying her 9-year-old daughter a training bra—but Reddit delivered

Commenters offered encouraging, thoughtful responses to her question.

Updated Aug. 13, 2024

Viral & Trending

News

Pumping can help extend the overall breastfeeding time of an infant, new study shows

This new study could point to help for parents struggling with lactation cessation.

Updated Aug. 13, 2024

News, Health & Wellness, Parenting

breast pump and laptop - pump at work PUMP Act

Work & Motherhood

47% of parents still aren’t given enough time to pump at work

Even though the PUMP Act declaring that requirement is in full effect.

Updated Aug. 13, 2024

Work & Motherhood, Health & Wellness

News

Recall issued on infant formula sold at CVS and H-E-B due to elevated vitamin D levels

The recall impacts infant formula sold at CVS and H-E-B stores in 12 states.

Updated Aug. 13, 2024

News, Baby Health

Viral & Trending

Olympian Jordan Chiles’ mom is calling out ‘disgusting’ racism aimed at her daughter online

"The racist disgusting comments are still happening in 2024."

Updated Aug. 13, 2024

Viral & Trending

making mom friends is hard- two moms and kids playdate

Community & Friendship

Why is making mom friends so hard?

I needed new friends. It sounds super simple and like something I should be able to do with a snap of the fingers now that I had a baby on my hip. In reality, it was much more complicated.

Updated Aug. 12, 2024

Community & Friendship

News

Disney’s ‘Toy Story 5’ plot revealed—and it’s coming for your heartstrings

Woody, Buzz and the gang are gearing up for a tech-filled challenge—and it’s got me thinking about my own kids’ future.

Updated Oct. 01, 2024

News

pregnant woman at doctor's office - iron deficiency anemia

Women's Health

1 in 3 pregnant women are considered anemic. Why aren’t doctors taking that more seriously?

Rethinking the laid-back attitude towards anemia.

Updated Aug. 12, 2024

Women's Health, Pregnancy

News

Here’s what moms need to know about Project 2025 and how it impacts us all

Project 2025 outlines several changes that would greatly impact women and mothers in multiple ways.

Updated Aug. 13, 2024

News, Health & Wellness, Work & Motherhood

Girl's service dog helps with her diabetes

Viral & Trending

It’s amazing to watch this service dog helping his little human with juvenile diabetes

"The nose ALWAYS knows."

Updated Aug. 10, 2024

Viral & Trending

Celebrity News

Katherine Heigl hilariously recalls when a kid mistakenly thought she was ‘Izzie Stevens’ mother’

"Are you her mother?"

Updated Aug. 10, 2024

Celebrity News

Viral & Trending

This viral ‘packing hack’ for kids is a game-changer for all family vacations

It's a game-changer.

Updated Aug. 10, 2024

Viral & Trending, Travel

Viral & Trending

Woman told to ‘look less pregnant’ at work to avoid upsetting her coworker

Is this mom-to-be in the wrong? She's asking the internet to weigh in.

Updated Aug. 10, 2024

Viral & Trending

Mom talking about grocery store in viral TikTok

Viral & Trending

TikTok mom calls out annoying double standard of dads getting praise when out with kids in public

"Do you know how many times I've taken both of my kids to the grocery store to literally everywhere? A million."

Updated Aug. 10, 2024

Viral & Trending

Teen

I actually love raising Sephora tweens

Many of us are here with our daughters at this playground for discovery, curiosity, creativity, joy and individuality. Because at its core, beauty and self-acceptance are truly ageless.

Updated Aug. 10, 2024

Teen, Parenting