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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. 06, 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

A maternal-health expert explains why Cardi B’s honesty about pregnancy depression matters

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

Updated Oct. 09, 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. 09, 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

Pregnancy

A maternal-health expert explains why Cardi B’s honesty about pregnancy depression matters

Updated Oct. 09, 2025

Pregnancy, Celebrity News, News

Safety

A mom bought her daughter new shoes—then faced the reality of what safety means in America

“I had to break it to her that I’m so sorry, mama,” she says quietly in the video. “We can’t bring those to school.”

Updated Oct. 09, 2025

Safety, News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

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. 09, 2025

News, Getting Pregnant, Miscarriage & Loss, Pregnancy

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.

Grandparents & Extended Families

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

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Grandparents & Extended Families, News, Parenting, Relationships

Viral & Trending

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

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Pregnancy

Work & Motherhood

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

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

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

Safety

A mom bought her daughter new shoes—then faced the reality of what safety means in America

“I had to break it to her that I’m so sorry, mama,” she says quietly in the video. “We can’t bring those to school.”

Updated Oct. 09, 2025

Safety, News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

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

Parenting

Mom lets grandparents break the rules—and it’s winning hearts online

When it comes to childcare, sometimes letting grandparents do their thing is the best parenting hack

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

A 9-year-old’s English lessons for her dad are melting hearts everywhere

e. And a 9-year-old teacher whose mantra—“It takes process”—is turning everyday lessons into heartwarming TikTok magic.

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Parenting, 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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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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Beauty & Style

Ali Maffucci’s Pregnancy Style

Bump envy!

Updated Jan. 14, 2022

Beauty & Style, Life, Style

Life

How to talk about what happened in Charlottesville with your kids

As a Black mother, here’s what I want all parents to know.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Life, News

Child

Here’s what teachers REALLY need from parents this back-to-school season

More than anything we just want an environment where your children will succeed, both academically and emotionally.

Updated Aug. 14, 2017

Child, Child Learn & Play, Parenting

Tips & Tricks

5 simple habits that make school mornings SO much easier

Getting out the door with everything AND on time: ✔️

Updated Oct. 31, 2022

Tips & Tricks, Back To School, Child, Child Learn & Play, Parenting, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play

Life

Allowing kids to embrace big emotions is good parenting—and it’s science

New research shows how parents respond to children’s moods has big implications for those children’s later mental health.

Updated Jan. 31, 2022

Life, Health & Wellness, It's Science

Motherly Stories

A letter to my baby—as he starts kindergarten

You were *just* my baby. And I’m stopping to remember what these last few years have meant—to both of us.

Updated Aug. 31, 2022

Motherly Stories, Back To School

Beauty & Style

5 Second Pick Me Up: Lanolin

A little nipple cream can go a long way in your beauty routine.

Updated Sep. 20, 2022

Beauty & Style, Life, Pregnancy Products

Life

Sleep is key for the happiest mom on the block, too

The author of The Happiest Baby on the Block explains why we need to be prioritizing sleep for parents.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Life

Health & Wellness

How to survive new motherhood when you’re an introvert

When everyone you’ve ever met wants to meet the new baby, you may have to draw boundaries.

Updated Feb. 13, 2023

Health & Wellness, Life, Mental Health

Children's Health

5 things I wish I had known about children’s vision correction

1. Even without signs of vision delays, your little one may still need sight correction.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Life

Life

15 Kid-approved, easy breakfast ideas for school mornings

Upgrade from cereal with these fun, simple breakfast ideas for busy mornings!

Updated Aug. 21, 2025

Life

Life

Where to find inspiration for unique baby names

Plus 20 perfectly uncommon baby names we adore.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Life

Journey

Mama, you do it all

The hustle is real.

Updated Dec. 14, 2022

Journey

Life

We Love Hillary Duff’s Mom Butt

Check out Well Rounded's Weekly Links for a fun take on Hillary Duff's mom butt and more! Perfect for parents looking for laughs.

Updated Apr. 07, 2025

Life, News, Viral & Trending

Entertainment

6 New (or Nearly New) Pregnancy Books That Make Life Better

The most helpful (and humorous) pregnancy books of the year.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Entertainment, Life, What To Read

Pregnancy

5 Reasons A New Mom Needs 21 Bundles

Simplifying your life with the right subscription.

Updated Jan. 14, 2022

Pregnancy, Postpartum, Postpartum Products

Parenting

How to respect your child’s emotions—even when you don’t understand them

There may be no rational reason your kid is upset about a shirt color. But that doesn’t mean the feelings aren’t genuine.

Updated Feb. 22, 2025

Parenting

Life

Dear husband: Thank you for having faith in me

Even when I didn’t always have faith in myself. ?

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Life, Marriage & Partnerships, Relationships

Life

I want to decide my ‘good days’ by what I did, not what I weighed

The scale isn’t going to be in charge of my happiness anymore.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Life

Parenting

When do babies understand words? What the science says

Earlier than expected, according to recent research.

Updated Jan. 19, 2023

Parenting, Baby, Baby Milestones

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