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New research suggests pregnancy sleep patterns may offer an early clue about preterm birth

Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have uncovered a surprising signal: inconsistent sleep patterns in early pregnancy may help predict preterm birth.

Updated Jun. 28, 2025

Pregnancy

Life

The best 4th of July sales to shop this holiday week

Kid's clothes, baby gear and of course a few for mama, too!

Updated Jun. 30, 2025

Life

4th of July

17 must-know tips to survive your first 4th of July with a baby

A 4th of July survival guide by moms, for moms.

Updated Jun. 28, 2025

4th of July, Baby

News

The gentle parenting trick one mom used to teach self love

“Whenever me or my siblings would ever say anything negative about ourselves…my mom would look at us and be like, ‘Don’t speak about my daughter like that.'”

Updated Jun. 27, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Health & Wellness

Dad’s mental health in the first two years has a lasting impact on kids, new study shows

Updated Jun. 27, 2025

Health & Wellness, Mental Health

Health & Wellness

Chicken Alfredo sold at Walmart and Kroger recalled after 3 deaths and a pregnancy loss

Listeria monocytogenes can be mild in healthy adults, but during pregnancy, it can cause miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery, or a severe infection in newborns.

Updated Jun. 20, 2025

Health & Wellness

Children's Health

Little Remedies honey cough syrup recalled nationwide: What parents need to know

The recalled syrup, a go-to for many parents looking for natural relief for their child’s cough.

Updated Jun. 25, 2025

Children's Health, Baby, Baby Health, Health & Wellness

Children's Health

Nurse gets ready to draw blood—what this 5-year-old says through tears leaves viewers in awe

Reece’s courage shines brighter when you understand the journey behind it. At just three years old, he was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).

Updated Jun. 18, 2025

Children's Health, Child, Health & Wellness, Parenting

News

1.7 million eggs recalled across 9 states after salmonella outbreak

The recall affects brown cage-free and certified organic eggs distributed by August Egg Company, based in Hilmar, CA.

Updated Jun. 12, 2025

News, Health & Wellness

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

Canopy just launched a baby bath filter that does three things at once

Updated Jun. 05, 2025

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

Pregnancy

A new AI breakthrough helped one couple get pregnant after 19 years

A novel AI-powered tool, developed by a team led by Dr. Zev Williams, found what doctors had never been able to detect in her husband’s semen sample—viable sperm.

Updated Jun. 28, 2025

Pregnancy, Fertility Prep More, Getting Pregnant, Journey

Pregnancy

New research suggests pregnancy sleep patterns may offer an early clue about preterm birth

Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have uncovered a surprising signal: inconsistent sleep patterns in early pregnancy may help predict preterm birth.

Updated Jun. 28, 2025

Pregnancy

Pregnancy

Facing a high-risk pregnancy? Here’s what three experts want every mom to know

By Jane Purser, DNP FNP-C; Becca Hamilton, LPC, PMH-C; and Dr. Margaret Archer, PT, DPT

Updated Jun. 24, 2025

Pregnancy

Postpartum

What every mom should know about pelvic floor therapy after birth—from a physical therapist and mom of two

By Dr. Margaret Archer, PT, DPT

Updated Jun. 23, 2025

Postpartum, Pregnancy

viral tiktok mom talking about summer with a newborn

News

Summer with a newborn isn’t all sunshine—moms are quietly struggling with this unexpected shift

Updated Jul. 01, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

Parent finds a secret box in their teen’s room—what was inside changed how they show love

“I realized how important those tangible affirmations are to him. So I’ve made it a point over the last 15+ years to write things down in addition to telling him.”

Updated Jun. 28, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

dad talking about paternal postpartum mental health

News

Dad took stroller walks to cope—what happened next sparked a movement for struggling fathers

“To not just be a better father—be a better husband, somebody better in the community.”

Updated Jun. 28, 2025

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!

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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

The gentle parenting trick one mom used to teach self love

Updated Jun. 27, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

the price of toys is rising due to tariffs

News

Parents are bracing for sticker shock at the toy store—here’s what’s driving the price hike

Updated Jun. 28, 2025

News

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News

Mom bikes with her kids—but what her son does mid-ride leaves her speechless

Updated Jun. 28, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

Mom and dad talk behind their toddler’s back—her reaction is unforgettable

What they’re doing is part of a growing parenting trend known as “positive gossip”—speaking praise about your child as if they’re not listening, even though they definitely are.

Updated Jun. 28, 2025

Parenting, Motherly, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play

Parenting

Peg Perego recalls 3-in-1 baby chair over suffocation risk—here’s what to do

There have been no injuries or incidents reported.

Updated Jun. 27, 2025

Parenting, Safety, Sleep Safety

Parenting

Evenflo car seat recall affects over 36,000 Titan 65 units—what parents need to know

The recall affects Evenflo Titan 65 car seats with model number 3712198, manufactured between March 17, 2025 and May 1, 2025.

Updated Jun. 28, 2025

Parenting, Car Seat Safety, Safety

Parenting

Dad’s $61k “salary” shows just how undervalued parenting still is

The Father’s Day Index makes a critical point: if a caregiving parent were to suddenly be absent, the cost of replacing their labor is steep.

Updated Jun. 23, 2025

Parenting

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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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Fitness

Can a cold-water plunge improve your health?

Some people swear by the icy immersions you’re seeing all over Instagram. We dig into the science behind the suddenly-everywhere trend.

Updated Feb. 16, 2024

Fitness, It's Science

News

Study shows bike riding in middle school may boost kids’ mental health

Researchers found that a cycling class helped middle schoolers with their physical, mental, and social well-being.

Updated Feb. 16, 2024

News, Children's Health, Health & Wellness

Viral & Trending

Mom says using Apple AirTags helps her keep track of her toddler daughter in real-time

"As a parent, my top priority is her safety in addition to her ability to have some independence."

Updated Feb. 16, 2024

Viral & Trending, Safety

mother and toddler doing laundry viral laundry folding hack

Toddler Learn & Play

This viral laundry hack will help your toddler fold clothes like a pro

All you need is a piece of cardboard.

Updated Feb. 16, 2024

Toddler Learn & Play

Viral & Trending

The parents who wrote this hilarious birthday party invitation deserve a gold medal

“These are my people.”

Updated Feb. 16, 2024

Viral & Trending

Black women blood pressure check - often left out of clinical trial research

Women's Health

Black women are often left out of clinical trial research. Here’s what we can do to change that

80% of Black women are willing to participate in a clinical trial, but most haven’t been actually asked, a researcher finds.

Updated Feb. 16, 2024

Women's Health

Viral & Trending

Plumbers all agree on what should NEVER go in the garbage disposal in viral TikTok

Some answers might surprise you!

Updated Feb. 16, 2024

Viral & Trending

Travel

How busy families can prioritize multigenerational spring break adventures

We know: Getting the whole crew under one roof isn’t always easy.

Updated Feb. 16, 2024

Travel

Viral & Trending

Insensitive husband asks internet if he’s wrong for taking his pregnant wife on a strenuous hike

And then apologizing to his friends when she couldn't keep up with their pace and threw up from the effort.

Updated Feb. 16, 2024

Viral & Trending

Viral & Trending

Bus driver comes to the rescue for little boy who didn’t have PJs for Pajama Day

This bus driver saved the (pajama) day.

Updated Feb. 16, 2024

Viral & Trending

Celebrity News

Amy Schumer responds to online comments about her face

"There are some medical and hormonal things going on in my world right now but I’m okay."

Updated Feb. 16, 2024

Celebrity News

Postpartum Products

Supermodel Karlie Kloss shares her 5 motherhood must-haves

“Motherhood has changed every part of who I am.”

Updated Feb. 15, 2024

Postpartum Products, Pregnancy Products

Psychologist shares screen time tips for teenagers.

Teen Health

When it comes to teens, this psychologist has one major tip—no tech in the bedroom

This tip can make a world of difference in your teen’s mood, mental health, and online safety.

Updated Feb. 15, 2024

Teen Health, Viral & Trending

Family Finances & Budgeting

Here’s how to practice ‘loud budgeting’ with your kids—from a family finance expert

Modeling how to save and budget are some ways you can help them learn important money concepts.

Updated Feb. 15, 2024

Family Finances & Budgeting

Woman giving swimming lessons to young girl

Safety

New parents in New York will receive drowning prevention training before leaving the hospital

The landmark legislation will help new parents learn how to prevent drowning.

Updated Feb. 15, 2024

Safety

What To Watch

Shari Lewis’ daughter brings the Lamb Chop to TikTok to heal your inner child

BRB, healing our inner child with Lamb Chop videos.

Updated Feb. 15, 2024

What To Watch, Entertainment

woman giving herself injection in the stomach - why we chose ivf

Pregnancy

Why we chose IVF for our second pregnancy

We vowed almost immediately after our daughter's diagnosis that we’d find a way to give her a sibling. It seemed an easy choice at the time. But it would get harder.

Updated Feb. 15, 2024

Pregnancy, Infertility