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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

Viral & Trending

$1,650 in the U.S. vs. $120 in Sweden: How one video highlights the daycare gap that’s frustrating parents

Updated Sep. 03, 2025

Viral & Trending, Career & Money, Family Finances & Budgeting, News, 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

Parenting

Why some moms check every backpack on a playdate—and what it says about parenting today

When does checking a child’s belongings become a tool for guidance, and when does it cross the line?

Updated Aug. 28, 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.

Woman describing her 6 year old's questions

Parenting

Mom’s 6-year-old asks the kind of questions that leave parents laughing—and low-key rethinking life

Updated Aug. 28, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

News

Why a mom’s claim that her kids are her “built-in best friends” sparked a wave of concern

Updated Aug. 29, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

Mom finally discovers where her missing makeup went—and parents can’t stop laughing at the culprit

Updated Aug. 28, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

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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Back To School

Before school starts, this mom delivers a kindness lesson her daughter won’t forget

“The cool thing about being a human is that we’re all different.”

Updated Sep. 03, 2025

Back To School, Parenting

Parenting

This Disney mom turned theme parks into her kids’ classroom—and parents are fascinated

“That’s not the only place we learn. But as Disney locals here in Mickey’s backyard, it just was inevitable for us to start learning in the parks.”

Updated Sep. 02, 2025

Parenting, Child, Child Learn & Play

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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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Baby Health

My baby was misdiagnosed with Trisomy 18

What it feels like to hear your baby might have a genetic disease.

Updated Feb. 11, 2022

Baby Health, Baby, Birth, Birth Stories, Life, Motherly Stories, Parenting, Pregnancy

Beauty & Style

Kelsey Crane’s Pregnancy Style

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Updated Mar. 17, 2025

Beauty & Style, Life, Style

Community & Friendship

My internet mom friends are real

They make me a better mother. They live in my phone. They live in my heart.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023

Community & Friendship, Life, Relationships

Life

‘When does motherhood get easier?’

While it may not get any easier, trust me—it’s going to keep getting better.

Updated Nov. 30, 2022

Life

Grandparents & Extended Families

Changing the stereotype: Why I love + appreciate my mother-in-law

She’s made positive impressions on my life that I’ll never forget.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Grandparents & Extended Families, Life, Relationships

Career & Money

6 strategies to keep your career alive while becoming a stay-at-home mom

Wondering how to keep your career alive even if you choose to become a stay at home mom?

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Career & Money, Life, Work & Motherhood

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New Year, New Bump Sweepstakes

Get ready to have the best year ever—here’s $4k in prizes for your 2017 bundle of joy ✨

Updated Jan. 17, 2017

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Work & Motherhood

‘I’m still mama’: 5 encouraging mantras for working moms returning from maternity leave

Going back to work after maternity leave is a challenge on many levels—but you’ve got this, mama.

Updated Feb. 07, 2022

Work & Motherhood, Career & Money, Life, Motherly Stories, Parental Leave, Parenting, Postpartum, Pregnancy

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Baby Milestones

Bringing baby to day care? 8 ways to ease the transition & feel good about your choice

4. Make drop offs short and sweet starting from the first day.

Updated Jan. 20, 2023

Baby Milestones, Baby, Parenting

Life

Motherhood: The ultimate case of imposter syndrome

Of course I felt like a phony parent—that’s how all mothers feel in the beginning.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Life

Postpartum

The 10 questions to ask at your 6-week postpartum visit

1. Were there any issues with my delivery I should know about?

Updated Nov. 09, 2022

Postpartum, Women's Health

Life

What partners can do: 5 ways to support mom + baby in the 4th trimester

Dads truly make the difference—in breastfeeding, birth recovery and baby’s happiness.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Life, Relationships

Life

I was just her, the mom with a toddler and an infant

Without that hard year, without that time in the trenches, I wouldn’t be able to recognize how far we’ve come.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Life

Life

I’m ready for another baby—but he’s not

It’s rare that two people are ready at precisely the same moment.

Updated Sep. 01, 2022

Life, Marriage & Partnerships, Relationships

Parenting

I was going to fold the clothes, but instead I held you

Sometimes, holding you while you sleep is the best choice. A heartfelt essay on the joys of motherhood.

Updated Mar. 28, 2025

Parenting

Parenting

What dad can do: nursery prep

#3—Put the furniture together. Please? ?

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Parenting

Parental Leave

The out-of-office message you want to put up when you’re on maternity leave (but won’t)

I will return to work [date here]. I promise you, it will be too soon.

Updated Sep. 30, 2022

Parental Leave, Career & Money, Life, Parenting, Postpartum, Pregnancy, Work & Motherhood

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We’re Hiring a Brand Partnerships Intern!

Our ideal candidate is someone with an equal love for witty editorial and reader-focused partner sponsorships.

Updated Jan. 14, 2017

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Where does the time go?⌚️

Time is not measured by clocks but by moments.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

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The Cutest Denim for Babies

Tiny jeans are just the beginning.

Updated Aug. 03, 2023

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