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Do babies speak a “secret language”? A viral TikTok has parents all curious

At one predictable moment, a baby onscreen bursts into laughter, and parents gleefully scribble across the screen: “I think she understood.”

Updated Aug. 22, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

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Nutrition

10 healthy cereal options to get you through busy school mornings

Even as an RD, I don’t always have it in me to make breakfast from scratch.

Updated Aug. 25, 2025

Nutrition, Back To School

Child Shopping Guide

American Girl just gave us plush versions of our childhood obsessions (and my inner Molly McIntire stan is living)

Each doll is $65 and comes with a board book. Your inner child is not included but will probably show up uninvited anyway.

Updated Aug. 22, 2025

Child Shopping Guide

News

Do moms ever get to ‘bed rot’ again? This viral debate hits hard

In her video, which has more than 2 million views, DiDonato said the second she had her baby, she stopped sitting down

Updated Aug. 22, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Health & Wellness

The CDC’s drowning prevention program is gone—and parents are left scrambling

Updated Sep. 02, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health

Health & Wellness

Ticks can hide in lashes: simple steps for after-outdoor checks and when to seek care

Even hidden places like eyelashes require a tick check after outdoor play

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

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

Why pets are drawn to pregnant bellies—and what it means for baby

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

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Parenting

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

“Why are you always going to work but never have any money?” to “When I sneeze do my bones come out?”

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.

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

Parenting

When kids call for mom nonstop, this dad knew exactly what to do

Updated Aug. 27, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

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

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

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

Parenting

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

“Why are you always going to work but never have any money?” to “When I sneeze do my bones come out?”

Updated Aug. 28, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

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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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Viral & Trending

Mom’s TikTok showing newborn all the nesting she did before arrival will make you LOL

Wow. Wow! Wow.

Updated May. 01, 2024

Viral & Trending

Mom grieving stillbirth wears a weighted teddy bear

Viral & Trending

Mom’s heart-wrenching video about wearing a weighted bear after stillbirth goes viral

“Another day of bear-wearing because my baby is not here.”

Updated Aug. 06, 2024

Viral & Trending, Miscarriage & Loss

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Celebrity News

Anne Hathaway gets candid about motherhood vs. her career: ‘There’s no contest’

She plays a mom who falls head over heels in love with a famous pop star in her new movie.

Updated Apr. 30, 2024

Celebrity News

TikTok mom talks about involved grandparents

Viral & Trending

Viral TikTok points out the biggest mom privilege: ‘voluntarily’ involved grandparents

"It isn't the mom car, not how much you make a year. It's not how well-behaved your kids are."

Updated Apr. 30, 2024

Viral & Trending

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Birth Stories

My birth story highlighted a critical reality: Black women need strong advocates

The constant advocating throughout my birth experience was exhausting.

Updated Apr. 29, 2024

Birth Stories, Motherly Stories

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Mental Health

I got my 7-year-old a therapist—and it helped my own anxiety, too

My daughter’s anxiety looked different than mine, however I could see it sneaking into the nooks and crannies of her life.

Updated Apr. 29, 2024

Mental Health, Parenting

Woman talks about white and black SUV moms

Viral & Trending

Here’s what moms’ SUV colors say about their personalities, according to TikTok

Move over, horoscopes—a new TikTok trend says your SUV color matches your mom persona.

Updated Apr. 29, 2024

Viral & Trending

News

Energizer’s new batteries warn parents if children swallow them

'Color alert technology' could help parents know when children have swallowed these new batteries.

Updated Apr. 29, 2024

News

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Work & Motherhood

Flowers are great, but here’s what moms really want for Mother’s Day

Let’s start with paid leave.

Updated Aug. 07, 2024

Work & Motherhood

Postpartum

I thought I could beat postpartum depression on my own, but it was beating me

I wish I had gotten help sooner.

Updated Apr. 26, 2024

Postpartum, Mental Health

Celebrity News

Moms are in their ‘TTPD’ era and we are so here for it

“I cry a lot but I am so productive, it’s an art.”

Updated Apr. 26, 2024

Celebrity News

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Viral & Trending

Mom tells guests to bring $5 to kid’s birthday party instead of gifts—to fund backyard renovation

"This is gonna be a very '90s vibe birthday party."

Updated Apr. 26, 2024

Viral & Trending

Viral & Trending

Dad’s viral TikTok shows the result of giving kids ‘books instead of iPads’

"Give them books instead of phones when they're little and this is the result."

Updated Apr. 26, 2024

Viral & Trending

Celebrity News

Beyonce sends flowers to her new toddler BFF—and it’s the sweetest

Friendship knows no bounds (or age)!

Updated Apr. 26, 2024

Celebrity News

Celebrity News

Chrissy Teigen takes daughter Luna’s Girl Scout troop to her dad’s assisted living facility

They made friendship bracelets and homemade ranch dressing with the residents.

Updated Apr. 27, 2024

Celebrity News

Work & Motherhood

To the mom who is running after her kid(s)—and runs a business, too… I see you

The tug-of-war between being a present mother and successful business owner is far from smooth–but it is possible. These 31 mothers from the Dreamers & Doers collective share their encouragement and support to those facing this common challenge.

Updated Apr. 25, 2024

Work & Motherhood, Motherly Stories

Viral & Trending

Comedian kicks breastfeeding mom out of show—here’s the whole story

His statement explained what really happened when he had a breastfeeding mom removed from his Melbourne performance.

Updated Apr. 25, 2024

Viral & Trending

Women's Health

I don’t need my barista to ask if I want more children

She doesn’t know what I am going through, and no woman should have to be continually put in a position to defend or explain her reproductive health with total strangers.

Updated Apr. 25, 2024

Women's Health, Motherly Stories