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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

Teaching kids to spot ‘weaponized incompetence’ before it becomes a habit

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

How a baby’s autograph-covered helmet became the sweetest surprise of the US Open

Sometimes the world’s most high-profile stages are the most unlikely places for pure, unscripted joy—especially when a baby is involved

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

Penn Badgley quietly introduces his new role: dad of twins

Penn Badgley is a dad once again—or twice again, to be exact.

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

News, Celebrity News

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

Viral video captures firstborn crashing baby’s giggle session with a laugh no one will forget

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

News, Baby, Viral & Trending

News

Indoor princesses unite—this little girl’s viral camping review has parents everywhere rolling

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

News, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play, Viral & Trending

Toddler

This little girl’s bedtime clapback proves kids always have the last word

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

Toddler, News, Parenting, Toddler Sleep, 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.

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Toddler Nutrition

What if your toddler doesn’t drink milk?

8 ways for your little one to bone up on calcium, without milk.

Updated Jan. 19, 2022

Toddler Nutrition, Parenting, Toddler

Home

Don’t worry about whether the kids will remember your vacations—because you will

Of course the kids aren’t going to remember in infancy or as a toddler, but you will. You will remember the smiles on their faces…

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Home, Life

Parenting

10 things my mom told me as a kid that continue to give me confidence

I grew up believing that I could be proud of myself. And I am.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Parenting

Life

If I don’t teach my son to respect the planet, who will? ?

When it comes to saving the planet, the little things add up.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Life

Life

My birth didn’t go as planned—but that turned out to be just the lesson I needed

What happens when you’re a planner, but your birth doesn’t go as expected? You learn + grow.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Life

Life

Stop saying you don’t have time and start owning your life

Don’t stay stuck where you’re at. There’s not a single admirable person in history who lived that way, and it’s not good enough for you.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Life

Life

How you + your partner can always be on the same team—even in times of conflict

Based on research, this powerful method can transform barriers of hurt and misunderstanding into bridges of connection.

Updated Mar. 15, 2022

Life, Marriage & Partnerships, Relationships

Life

8 tips for the working mama worried about separation anxiety

4. Talk baby what to expect—even if it’s just for your sake

Updated Mar. 23, 2023

Life

Parenting

How to help little kids deal with big feelings

Giving little kids the tools to express how they are feeling is key to avoiding meltdowns.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Parenting, Child, Child Learn & Play

Life

A letter to moms, love Joanna Gaines

You are enough.

Updated Oct. 02, 2022

Life

Baby Milestones

Your children don’t need perfect baby books or photos. They just need you.

I decided my time and energy are not well spent dwelling in the past or being anxious of the future. My time is best spent being fully present today.

Updated Jan. 10, 2023

Baby Milestones

Community & Friendship

To the women who have lifted me up: Thank you

We all have the power to make another woman feel substantial. Let’s choose to support, inspire + empower each other.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Community & Friendship, Life, Relationships

Travel

8 products that make summer travel with kids easier ✈️

Get ready to hit the road, mama.

Updated Feb. 27, 2023

Travel

Baby

2nd Baby Gear Giveaway

Win $2,500 in prizes!

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Baby, Parenting

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Beauty & Style

Kaity Velez’s Pregnancy Style

Bump envy!

Updated Dec. 22, 2021

Beauty & Style, Life, Style

Parenting

Dear dads: Take the picture

There are certain things you just can’t capture in selfies or posed photos.

Updated Sep. 07, 2022

Parenting, Marriage & Partnerships

Life

Hello, Eloise! The reason your great-grandparents’ names are staging comebacks

There’s a totally fascinating reason so many babies seem to be named after their parents’ great-grandparents.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Life

Parenting

Your new toddler healthy eating strategy: Make it fun, not sneaky

When kids get involved with their food choices, healthy eating seems a lot more exciting.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Parenting, Toddler, Toddler Nutrition

Motherly Stories

Why I Won’t Cover Up When I’m Breastfeeding

A Well Rounded reader shares her story.

Updated Apr. 26, 2022

Motherly Stories, Our Partners

Motherly

It’s simple: You’re amazing, mama

Keep it simple.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

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