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Child Learn & Play

A national poll reveals what’s missing from our kids’ playtime—and it’s not toys

Are screens and safety fears stealing our kids’ playtime? A new poll says yes

Updated Oct. 21, 2025
Child Learn & Play, Child, News
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News

Stanford research reveals the powerful role of a mother’s voice in premature babies’ development

Every story, song, or word helps their brain connect language and emotion in ways that last well beyond infancy.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025
News, Pregnancy
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Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

The comfiest, chicest sweatshirts for fall (that aren’t your college hoodie)

Updated Oct. 15, 2025
Beauty & Style Shopping Guides
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Viral & Trending

This first grade teacher’s daily affirmation is the pep talk we all need

A viral video reminds us why elementary school teachers deserve every ounce of our respect—and a significant raise.

Updated Oct. 20, 2025
Viral & Trending

Health & Wellness

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Viral & Trending

Paws at the door—and a mom realizes what her child’s service dog already knew

Updated Oct. 21, 2025
Viral & Trending, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, News
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Our Partners

5 Smart Questions to Ask a Doctor About Your Child’s Eczema Treatment

Updated Oct. 20, 2025
Our Partners, Children's Health
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Health & Wellness

Turns out running with your stroller might actually protect your body more than you think

Think stroller runs are risky? A new study shows they may actually protect your joints and reduce injury risk—yes, running with baby can be smart

Updated Oct. 15, 2025
Health & Wellness, Fitness
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Health & Wellness

California just drew a line in the sand on AI and kids—here’s why it matters everywhere

California’s new AI law could change how every parent thinks about chatbots

Updated Oct. 16, 2025
Health & Wellness, Mental Health
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Children's Health

An education expert’s plan for parents navigating climate anxiety in kids (when you’re scared too)

If you're feeling that weird cocktail of guilt, fear, and "how do I even talk about this?"—welcome to the club.

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

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

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News

New study uncovers a surprising link between C-sections and sleep

Every mom expects sleepless nights with a newborn. For those recovering from a C-section, that exhaustion may have a deeper cause.

Updated Oct. 20, 2025
News, Pregnancy
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Celebrity News

Charlie Puth’s tender “Changes” video reveal shows he’s preparing for his biggest role yet—fatherhood

For Charlie, this reveal marks a personal milestone, and a glimpse into how love and family can shape creativity.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025
Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy
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Celebrity News

Sofia Richie Grainge’s baby news comes with a surprise no one saw coming

But beneath the buzz was something deeper: a reflection of how modern motherhood and ambition can coexist, and even fuel one another.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025
Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy
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News

Stanford research reveals the powerful role of a mother’s voice in premature babies’ development

Every story, song, or word helps their brain connect language and emotion in ways that last well beyond infancy.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025
News, Pregnancy

News

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Celebrity News

Women gotta go to work: Cardi B gets real about formula feeding and the support moms deserve

Updated Oct. 21, 2025
Celebrity News, Baby Feeding Tips, News, Parenting
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Viral & Trending

Paws at the door—and a mom realizes what her child’s service dog already knew

A thump at the door, a stare, and seconds later—Mom knows her son’s blood sugar is dropping. Ducky, their service dog, spotted it first

Updated Oct. 21, 2025
Viral & Trending, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, News
child independent play
Child Learn & Play

A national poll reveals what’s missing from our kids’ playtime—and it’s not toys

Are screens and safety fears stealing our kids’ playtime? A new poll says yes

Updated Oct. 21, 2025
Child Learn & Play, Child, News

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.
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Viral & Trending

This first grade teacher’s daily affirmation is the pep talk we all need

Updated Oct. 20, 2025
Viral & Trending
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News

Vanessa Kirby welcomes her first baby—and reflects on finding power in motherhood

Updated Oct. 20, 2025
News, Celebrity News, Motherhood Understood
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News

Peanut allergies in U.S. babies have dropped — here’s how early introduction is helping (and how to try it safely)

Updated Oct. 20, 2025
News, Food

Parenting

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Celebrity News

Women gotta go to work: Cardi B gets real about formula feeding and the support moms deserve

Cardi B gets real about pumping, formula feeding, and why working moms shouldn’t have to choose between feeding their baby and keeping their job

Updated Oct. 21, 2025
Celebrity News, Baby Feeding Tips, News, Parenting
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Safety

The CPSC just recalled Belivium Baby Loungers sold on Amazon—here’s what every parent should know

According to the CPSC, the loungers’ design puts infants at risk of suffocation, entrapment, and falls.

Updated Oct. 21, 2025
Safety, Parenting, Sleep Safety
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Parenting

TikTok video shows why a mother hasn’t moved her daughter’s shoes in three years — and the grief behind them

A mother’s daughter left her shoes in the same spot three years ago — and she hasn’t moved them since, finding comfort and connection in the midst of grief.

Updated Oct. 16, 2025
Parenting, News
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Parenting

The simple restaurant rule this dad swears by—and the surprising skill it’s teaching his kids

This dad’s simple “restaurant rule” is going viral for teaching kids confidence, empathy, and social skills—one order at a time

Updated Oct. 16, 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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This time-lapse proves moms are never off the clock

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Motherly

Who are you becoming, mama ? 

Emojis speak louder than words. 

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
Motherly
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Parenting

Dear new mama of two: It gets easier before you even realize it. Believe me.

You’ve got this. I have so much faith in you. It’s all going to get easier; not in a year, not in six months, but next month. Next week. Tomorrow.

Updated May. 23, 2023
Parenting, Baby, Child, Life, Teen, Toddler
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Second Trimester

What to eat during the second trimester of pregnancy

Nutritional needs for a growing mom and baby.

Updated Nov. 14, 2022
Second Trimester, Food, Health & Wellness, Life, Nutrition, Pregnancy, Women's Health
Why You Shouldn’t Buy Your Baby Food in the Baby Food Aisle
Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules

Why You Shouldn’t Buy Your Baby Food in the Baby Food Aisle

Move a few rows down to the refrigerator, mama.

Updated Dec. 16, 2022
Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules, Baby Feeding Tips, Our Partners
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Parenting

How to Make Your Baby an Art Snob

And 5 things your mom group’s talking about this week.

Updated Feb. 25, 2025
Parenting, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play
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Life

Don’t put off your girls’ weekends

Find your pre-mom gaggle of girls & embrace them, they are your connection with a part of yourself you may have lost.

Updated Mar. 15, 2022
Life, Adult, Community & Friendship, Holidays, Relationships, Travel
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Career & Money

Dear working moms: You inspire me. Thank you. Love, this stay-at-home mom.

Thank you for showing us that who you were before, although never the same again after children, is important to preserve.

Updated Sep. 20, 2022
Career & Money, Life, Work & Motherhood
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Parenting

The exact routine I use to help toddlers thrive

Toddlers thrive on routine.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
Parenting, Toddler, Toddler Milestones
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Parenting

Your child’s tears are actually signs of resiliency + security

We can’t spare our children from all that comes with the world they live in—this is impossible. It is our job to make sure we don’t send them into it empty-handed.

Updated Jun. 15, 2022
Parenting
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Life

3 essential questions to ask at the end of every hard day

Carving out this time helps me know that though I did not live out my day perfectly, I did live it well.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
Life
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Pregnancy

I tried postpartum pelvic floor physical therapy—here’s what happened

During these sessions, I got to tune into my body, recognize sites of discomfort or weakness, and plot out a plan to strengthen said areas.

Updated May. 03, 2023
Pregnancy, Postpartum
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Pregnancy

Why You Need a Pregnancy Coach

When your BFF google just isn’t enough.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
Pregnancy
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Life

I found it hard to believe I would miss this. Until I got a glimpse into the future.

Raising little ones really is magical. Sometimes it’s just hard to see through all the stickiness. 

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
Life
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Child Sleep

The bedtime battle plan that will make you all sleep easier

For kids, sleep represents a big separation from their caretakers—but you can help them overcome that discomfort.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023
Child Sleep, Child, Parenting
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Life

The 10 top trending girls’ names from the past decade

Some names come from seemingly nowhere to explode onto the scene. ?

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
Life
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Life

How to say no—without fear of disappointing others

Saying “no” doesn’t mean being a jerk. It means respecting your + others’ time.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
Life
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Parenting

Is sleep training selfish?

3 things to consider before making up your mind about sleep training.

Updated Apr. 12, 2022
Parenting, Baby Sleep Tips
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Life

Passion + parenting can co-exist—and here’s how

Having children is most definitely a game changer, but it doesn’t have to be a romance killer.

Updated Sep. 14, 2022
Life, Marriage & Partnerships, Relationships
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Food

Fuel for you + baby: The importance of mama’s diet the first 1,000 days

Those first 1,000 days offer a unique window of opportunity to positively impact the long-term health of a child.

Updated Dec. 01, 2021
Food, Life
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Parenting

To my daughter: I don’t just want you to think you can be anything. I want you to see it’s true.

I want to help pave the path to your destiny, whatever that may be, by teaching you to kick aside the preconceptions that will clutter it along the way.

Updated Aug. 02, 2022
Parenting, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play
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