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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
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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
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

Health & Wellness

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

2025 State of Motherhood Survey

Motherhood can be so many things. And we want to hear what it’s like for you in 2025.

Read the report
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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
Miscarriage rates
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
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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
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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

News

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Pregnancy

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

Updated Oct. 09, 2025
Pregnancy, Celebrity News, News
Shoes that light up
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
Miscarriage rates
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

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.

Here are all the celebrity babies born in 2021!

Wait until you hear her queenly name!

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.”

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
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
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Viral & Trending

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

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
Viral & Trending, News, Pregnancy
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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

Parenting

Shoes that light up
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
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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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
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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.

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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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Celebrity News

Jenna Bush Hager jokes she’s ‘a little humiliated’ by her son’s response to seeing her naked

Jenna’s admission sparked a conversation about being naked around kids with her co-host, Hoda Kotb.

Updated Jul. 02, 2024
Celebrity News
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Child Shopping Guide

The best phones for kids to keep them safely connected

Parental controls are just one of many features on these phones for kids.

Updated Mar. 16, 2025
Child Shopping Guide
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Viral & Trending

Teen girls are amazing and shouldn’t get a bad rap, according to a popular ER pediatrician’s viral video

It's not all eyerolls and attitude.

Updated Jul. 02, 2024
Viral & Trending
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News

Study shows no significant nutritional differences in baby-led weaning vs. spoon-feeding

Babies consumed the same number of calories whether they fed themselves solids or were spoon-fed.

Updated Jul. 02, 2024
News, Baby, Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules
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Parenting

Watching my children struggle has been the hardest part of parenting—here’s how I do it

I have come to realize my job as a mother is to help my children build a lifelong practice of feeling all the feels—especially the hard ones.

Updated Jul. 09, 2024
Parenting
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Child Learn & Play

4 ways to support challenging behavior in kids, from a Speech Language Pathologist

These skills help our children (and us) manage thoughts, emotions, and actions, paving the way for success in life, school, relationships and beyond.

Updated Jul. 01, 2024
Child Learn & Play, Parenting
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Celebrity News

Khloe and Kim Kardashian fight about ‘mom shaming’ in argument over parenting choices

"Can’t we all just be the moms we want to be?"

Updated Jul. 01, 2024
Celebrity News
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News

Oklahoma now requires Bible instruction in every public school—here’s what that means

Republican lawmakers will now place Bibles in every public school classroom.

Updated Jul. 01, 2024
News
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Our Partners

Brick by brick, LEGO® DUPLO® helps preschoolers build friendships

It’s all about collaborative play.

Updated Jun. 04, 2025
Our Partners, Child, Child Shopping Guide, Learn + Play Shopping Guides, Toddler, Toddler Shopping Guides
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Our Partners

We found the perfect gift for your toddler’s next birthday

10 reasons why LEGO® DUPLO® sets reign supreme.

Updated Jun. 04, 2025
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Our Partners

Our packing must-have for toddler travel? LEGO® sets

Long wait times and endless lines have met their match.

Updated Jun. 04, 2025
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Our Partners

Your toddler’s a big sib! Why LEGO® sets are the best gift from a new baby

Building new bonds, brick by brick.

Updated Jun. 04, 2025
Our Partners, Child, Child Shopping Guide, Toddler, Toddler Shopping Guides
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Parenting

This genius ‘no snacks’ hack will get kids out of the pool or park with no complaints

We’ll be using this one all summer long.

Updated Jun. 27, 2024
Parenting, Viral & Trending
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Health & Wellness

Just 30% of children with celiac disease have stomach issues. Here’s what to look for

Turns out, the vast majority of parents believe that stomach issues are the telltale sign of celiac disease, but that's not always the whole story.

Updated Jun. 28, 2024
Health & Wellness, Children's Health
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Child Learn & Play

My 7-year-old watched ‘The Sandlot’—and now we’re a baseball family

One of the deepest joys was watching my husband and our son connect over the game.

Updated Jun. 28, 2024
Child Learn & Play
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Viral & Trending

Mom of 6 shares tips for staying organized this summer and lessening the mental load—on everyone

If summer break overwhelms you, this viral reel could be a game-changer.

Updated Jun. 26, 2024
Viral & Trending, Mental Health
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News

Abortion misinformation—and confusion—take center stage at presidential debate

In a 90-minute CNN debate, former President Donald Trump gave voters misinformation about abortions. President Joe Biden offered confusion.

Updated Jun. 28, 2024
News
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Viral & Trending

Kansas City dad who became a doula is inspiring other dads to ‘step up’ during childbirth

James Hogue trained to be a doula after watching his wife go through a complicated delivery.

Updated Jun. 25, 2024
Viral & Trending, Birth
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News

Moms First successfully petition for childcare to be addressed during the first presidential debate

The question of how to make childcare more affordable was asked, but only President Biden addressed the question—albeit briefly.

Updated Jun. 28, 2024
News, Family Finances & Budgeting
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Viral & Trending

Caitlin Murray explains why she’s never engaged in ‘imaginary play’ with her three kids, sparking debate

“There is NEVER only one right way to do something,” she says.

Updated Jun. 27, 2024
Viral & Trending
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