November 2021

The Holidays

Here are Bath & Body Works’s 2021 Christmas Candle scents—and what they smell like

Honest reviews of the fragrance giant's new holiday scents.

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.

Season 9

Author Abigail Tucker on the amazing ways our brains change after giving birth

In this podcast, Liz Tenety speaks with Abigail Tucker about her book, Mom Genes: Inside the New Science of Our Ancient Maternal Instinct

News

The House finally votes in favor of paid family leave and affordable childcare

The "Build Back Better" bill, now passed in the House after weeks of negotiations, will go to the Senate.

Child Shopping Guide

Dopple is the subscription box that makes cool kids clothes a shopping dream

One mom reviews the hot new kids clothing subscription box.

Christmas

You can track Santa’s route on Christmas Eve—your kids will LOVE it

NORAD is keeping an eye on the sky and Santa's sleigh.

Viral & Trending

Therapy dogs offer comfort to kids getting the COVID vaccine

Therapy dogs are helping kids across the country who may be feeling scared while getting their COVID vaccine.

Shop

12 holiday cards that keep it real in 2021

They say you should never compare your behind the scenes to someone…

Parenting

Looking for Black Talking Dolls? This Line Is Perfect for You

Niya Dorsey’s Brains & Beauty Dolls say 20+ empowering affirmations.

Parenting

Kind kids have parents who follow these 9 habits

Looking for ways to cultivate kindness, mama? We've got you covered.

Toddler Learn & Play

5 easy Montessori activities to keep kids entertained this holiday season

Here are some easy "boredom busters" from an expert!

What To Watch

17 kid-friendly Christmas movies the entire family can snuggle up to

Holiday classics, hot cocoa and festive pajamas for a wondrous movie night