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Child Learn & Play

Body language expert shares 3 simple ways to raise socially skilled kids

Updated Oct. 06, 2025
Child Learn & Play
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Postpartum

A breakthrough for postpartum moms: What new research really says about tirzepatide and breastfeeding

“It’s not about racing to thinness. It’s about giving women safe, evidence-based options.”

Updated Oct. 06, 2025
Postpartum, News
Grandparents
Grandparents & Extended Families

What if paying grandparents for child care could solve America’s childcare crisis?

The childcare solution America keeps overlooking might already be living down the street.

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
Grandparents & Extended Families, News, Parenting, Relationships
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Work & Motherhood

Stay-at-home mom describes the uneasy shift from earning to ‘our money’—and why so many relate

When a stay-at-home mom admitted that spending “our money” still feels uncomfortable, millions of parents nodded along.

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
Work & Motherhood, Career & Money, News, Viral & Trending

Health & Wellness

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Children's Health

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

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
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Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

I wanted to be proactive about my health—this platform made it easy

Everlywell emphasized context and care in a way that acknowledged the realities of women’s health.

Updated Oct. 06, 2025
Health & Wellness Shopping Guide
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Pregnancy

White House links Tylenol in pregnancy to autism—what moms really need to know

Can you take Tylenol when pregnant? What does the science actually say? And what should I do if I’m in pain or running a fever?

Updated Sep. 24, 2025
Pregnancy, Health & Wellness, News, Women's Health
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Health & Wellness

Chrissy Teigen on motherhood, postpartum healing, and advocating for kids with Type 1 diabetes

Chrissy Teigen opens up about surprises in motherhood, embracing imperfection, and her son’s Type 1 diabetes diagnosis.

Updated Sep. 17, 2025
Health & Wellness, Children's Health, Podcast, The Motherly Podcast
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Health & Wellness

Parents tried this simple trick—and their babies focused twice as long

Simple interactions may be more effective than others at keeping a baby’s attention

Updated Sep. 12, 2025
Health & Wellness, Children'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.

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Pregnancy

A maternal-health expert explains why Cardi B’s honesty about pregnancy depression matters

She admitted that thoughts of raising her baby alone and losing her partner’s companionship spiralled into sadness and depression.

Updated Oct. 09, 2025
Pregnancy, Celebrity News, News
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News

One workplace law cut miscarriage rates by nearly 10%—and it’s changing how we treat pregnancy at work

When workplaces make small accommodations, pregnancy outcomes improve dramatically.

Updated Oct. 09, 2025
News, Getting Pregnant, Miscarriage & Loss, Pregnancy
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Viral & Trending

The car ride that turned into emergency delivery—and somehow, everyone stayed calm

When your hospital run turns into an emergency delivery, calm, faith, and teamwork can make all the difference

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
Viral & Trending, News, Pregnancy
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Celebrity News

Kieran Culkin’s wife Jazz Charton is 9 months pregnant—fulfilling their Oscars “baby pact”

The couple, who already share daughter Kinsey, 6, and son Wilder, 4, are adding another little one to the family.

Updated Sep. 30, 2025
Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

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Pregnancy

A maternal-health expert explains why Cardi B’s honesty about pregnancy depression matters

Updated Oct. 09, 2025
Pregnancy, Celebrity News, News
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Safety

A mom bought her daughter new shoes—then faced the reality of what safety means in America

“I had to break it to her that I’m so sorry, mama,” she says quietly in the video. “We can’t bring those to school.”

Updated Oct. 09, 2025
Safety, News, Parenting, Viral & Trending
Miscarriage rates
News

One workplace law cut miscarriage rates by nearly 10%—and it’s changing how we treat pregnancy at work

When workplaces make small accommodations, pregnancy outcomes improve dramatically.

Updated Oct. 09, 2025
News, Getting Pregnant, Miscarriage & Loss, Pregnancy

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.
Grandparents
Grandparents & Extended Families

What if paying grandparents for child care could solve America’s childcare crisis?

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
Grandparents & Extended Families, News, Parenting, Relationships
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Viral & Trending

The car ride that turned into emergency delivery—and somehow, everyone stayed calm

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
Viral & Trending, News, Pregnancy
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Work & Motherhood

Stay-at-home mom describes the uneasy shift from earning to ‘our money’—and why so many relate

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
Work & Motherhood, Career & Money, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

Shoes that light up
Safety

A mom bought her daughter new shoes—then faced the reality of what safety means in America

“I had to break it to her that I’m so sorry, mama,” she says quietly in the video. “We can’t bring those to school.”

Updated Oct. 09, 2025
Safety, News, Parenting, Viral & Trending
Grandparents
Grandparents & Extended Families

What if paying grandparents for child care could solve America’s childcare crisis?

The childcare solution America keeps overlooking might already be living down the street.

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
Grandparents & Extended Families, News, Parenting, Relationships
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Parenting

Mom lets grandparents break the rules—and it’s winning hearts online

When it comes to childcare, sometimes letting grandparents do their thing is the best parenting hack

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
Parenting, News, Viral & Trending
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Parenting

A 9-year-old’s English lessons for her dad are melting hearts everywhere

e. And a 9-year-old teacher whose mantra—“It takes process”—is turning everyday lessons into heartwarming TikTok magic.

Updated Oct. 08, 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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Updated Feb. 19, 2025
Life, Beauty & Style, Style
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Baby

Singing with Babies

8 ways to make song a part of your baby’s life.

Updated Oct. 11, 2021
Baby, Parenting
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Life

5 steps to face new parenthood—together

Have the courage to ask to be heard, and lean towards each other through the process. 

Updated Nov. 10, 2022
Life
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Planning for magic

“Every child begins the world again.” 

Updated Oct. 04, 2022
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I think I can. I think I can.

“The phrase working mother is redundant.”

Updated Oct. 11, 2021
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Parenting

How to speak baby talk—and help your little one learn language

1. As you listen and respond to your baby, try using lots of facial expressions.

Updated Mar. 21, 2023
Parenting, Baby, Baby Learn & Play
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Baby Learn & Play

Activities for a 10-month-old: Fostering baby’s development

This month, your tot may be crawling, pulling up, or even walking. 

Updated Jun. 22, 2023
Baby Learn & Play, Parenting
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Baby Learn & Play

Activities for a 9-month-old: Fostering baby’s development

Along with all the on-the-go action, your little one is trying to talk and starting to make sounds for objects.

Updated Feb. 24, 2023
Baby Learn & Play, Parenting
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Life

17 times Beyoncé & Jay-Z gave us #MarriageGoals

1. That time their family Halloween costumes were on point.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022
Life, News
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Baby Learn & Play

Activities for an 8-month-old: Fostering baby’s development

Your baby now understands that their favorite person in the world sometimes leaves. And they're not happy about it. 

Updated Feb. 23, 2023
Baby Learn & Play, Parenting
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Baby Learn & Play

Activities for a 5-month-old: Fostering baby’s development

This month, wake periods are starting to stretch out a bit, and keeping baby busy during those times isn't always easy.

Updated Feb. 07, 2023
Baby Learn & Play, Parenting
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Baby Learn & Play

Activities for a 4-month-old: Fostering baby’s development

When your baby babbles, talk to them as if they really know what you’re saying.

Updated Feb. 09, 2023
Baby Learn & Play, Parenting
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Baby Learn & Play

Activities for a 3-month-old: Fostering baby’s development

Here’s what your social butterfly is up to this month.

Updated Feb. 06, 2023
Baby Learn & Play, Parenting
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Baby Learn & Play

Activities for a 1-month-old: Fostering baby’s development

When babies are treated in a loving and sensitive way, it actually helps their brains develop.

Updated Feb. 03, 2023
Baby Learn & Play, Parenting
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Baby Learn & Play

Newborn activities: Fostering baby’s development

Bonding with your newborn can be a bit bewildering, but we've got expert tips on what to do in the early days.

Updated Feb. 02, 2023
Baby Learn & Play, Parenting
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Complete our quick onboarding process so we can deliver you your weekly bundle of joy

Updated Oct. 11, 2021
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Life

Amy Poehler + Tina Fey team up for “Sisters” movie because sisterhood is amazing

Watch out Hollywood: ‘Sisters’ is headed to box offices this winter.

Updated Oct. 11, 2021
Life
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Life

Mothers in Virginia are officially allowed to breastfeed in public, effective today

Virginia is for lovers of breastfeeding.

Updated Oct. 11, 2021
Life
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Baby Names

Baby’s last name: How do mamas decide?

A record number of American women are keeping their maiden names when they marry. Whose last name do their babies get?

Updated Oct. 11, 2021
Baby Names, Pregnancy
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Life

Toddler throws tantrum in the White House. President Obama plays it cool.

Poor little Claudia Chaudhary just WASN’T HAVING IT at Passover dinner with President Obama last month, and she wasn’t afraid to let her opinions be known.

Updated May. 02, 2023
Life, News, Viral & Trending
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