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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

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

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

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

Updated Oct. 15, 2025

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

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

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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

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

Updated Oct. 20, 2025

Our Partners, Children's Health

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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.

Viral & Trending

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

Updated Oct. 20, 2025

Viral & Trending

News

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

Updated Oct. 20, 2025

News, Celebrity News, Motherhood Understood

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

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

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

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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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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9 strategies every parent with an anxious child should try

Try the FEEL Method—freeze, empathize, evaluate—once your child is calm, it’s time to figure out possible solutions.

Updated Sep. 15, 2022

Our Partners, Child, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Life, Mental Health, Parenting

Life

Working from home? 13 ways to be more inspired in your home office

Tips to make your office the best room in the house.

Updated Jan. 22, 2022

Life, Home, Home Decor

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Make that mama magic ✨

Mom like a champion today.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

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Gift guide for new dads

Show him just how much he means to you. (And how much you appreciate those times he ran out for ice cream during your third trimester.)

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

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Memorable gifts for grandparents

We’ve found the perfect ways to say “thank you” for all those nights of last-minute babysitting.

Updated Oct. 25, 2024

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The ultimate gift guide for baby’s first birthday

You’ll never forget your baby’s first birthday (even if, okay, he probably won’t remember it).

Updated Aug. 03, 2023

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9 gifts toddlers + preschoolers will play with again and again

These are the toddler gifts they’ll play with over and over.

Updated Aug. 03, 2023

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Fitness

7 Workout Tools For The New Mom

Space-saving workout gear that won't add to baby's mess.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Fitness, Health & Wellness, Life

Birth

7 Steps To a Body Positive Birth Experience

These tips will prepare you to trust your instincts during labor.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Birth, Pregnancy

Health & Wellness

5 Ways Being a Mom is Stressful

And what to do about it!

Updated Dec. 07, 2021

Health & Wellness, Life, Mental Health

Parenting

Positive peer pressure: How friends can impact happiness

Studies show that happiness is contagious, so we can hope that our children surround themselves with cheerful friends.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Parenting

Baby

Baby Monitors for Every Parent Style

Which of these 8 new baby monitors is right for you?

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Baby, Parenting

Life

How to get your kids out the door in 39 easy steps

I sat down and mapped out a life plan, and so far it looks like I will be late for approximately 15 more years.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Life

Life

5 Qs with Erika

Bump Envy!

Updated Feb. 19, 2025

Life, Beauty & Style, Style

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Life

5 new uses for your bathroom after you have kids

When a bathroom is so much more than a bathroom.

Updated Jan. 21, 2022

Life, Home, Home Decor

Life

Husband, I am (more than ever) thankful for you

Parenthood has been one of the great fruits of our marriage.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Life, Relationships

Getting Pregnant

Technically pregnant: The 5 best fertility apps & devices we used to conceive

MotherlyLoves review of your must-have smartphone apps to wearable devices.

Updated Feb. 07, 2022

Getting Pregnant, Pregnancy

Getting Pregnant

Having a baby in a time of Zika: What couples need to know

What couples needs to know about Zika at each stage of family planning—from conception to new parenthood

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Getting Pregnant, Pregnancy

Getting Pregnant

6 things men worry about while trying to conceive

#1—Is it my fault that she hasn’t gotten pregnant yet?

Updated Feb. 11, 2022

Getting Pregnant, Life, Motherly Stories, Pregnancy

Life

3 things trying to conceive taught me about my wife + marriage

My wife and I grew so much closer to each other during the period of time when we were trying to conceive.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022

Life, Relationships

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