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Valentine's date night: A couple enjoying a a romantic meal

Relationships

Creative Valentine’s date night ideas for sleep-deprived parents

You don't even have to go out to rekindle your post-baby relationship.

Updated January 31, 2025

Relationships

Raising strong Black women - A daughter kissing her mother's cheek

Black History Month

Black History Month: Teaching my daughters to celebrate Black women’s strength

Mothering Black girls, for me, can be fraught with the responsibility of teaching them Black women's stories while clearing space for them to write their own.

Updated February 9, 2023

Black History Month, Motherly Stories

Valentines Day

7 ways moms can treat ourselves on Valentine’s Day

When was the last time you got something just for you? Here are seven ideas to get you started.

Updated February 5, 2025

Valentines Day, Holidays, Life

Parenting

Teddy bears aren’t just for kids—why comfort objects might help adults sleep better too

Hugging a stuffed animal or weighted plush can reduce cortisol levels and lower anxiety.

February 13, 2025

Parenting, Life, Work & Motherhood

A mom talking on TikTok about maternal mental health

Health & Wellness

Mom’s viral message: Why ‘martyrdom’ is no longer a badge of honor for mothers

February 10, 2025

Health & Wellness, Mental Health

Women's Health

This Super Bowl ad stopped women in their tracks—and could save lives

Over 6 million women watching the game may be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.

February 10, 2025

Women's Health, Health & Wellness

Safety

New study sounds alarm on water bead dangers—what parents need to know

The risk of water beads goes beyond simple choking hazards.

February 5, 2025

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

Self-harm: A woman struggling with mental health issues and depression

Health & Wellness

Nearly 1 in 3 parents have considered suicide or self-harm—American parents are in crisis

This statistic is a gut punch, laying bare the dire reality facing millions of parents…

February 4, 2025

Health & Wellness, Mental Health

Health & Wellness

Water and milk are the only recommended beverages for kids, according to a new expert panel

While juice has long been marketed as a healthy option, experts stress that even 100% fruit juice should be limited due to its high sugar content and lack of fiber.

January 30, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health

mom holding sick toddler with pacifier in mouth at the start of rsv season 2022

Baby Health

14 key things parents should know about RSV in 2025: Symptoms, treatment & prevention

We're still in the early stages of RSV season, but doctors are already worried about a rise in cases.

Updated October 24, 2023

Baby Health, Children's Health

Celebrity baby names: A picture of Gisele Bundchen and Brittany Mahomes

Pregnancy

Celebrity baby name trends: Thematic names that tell a story

Gisele Bündchen and Brittany Mahomes have recently highlighted how thematic naming patterns can be both personal and beautiful, setting trends for parents everywhere.

February 7, 2025

Pregnancy, Baby Names, Celebrity News, News

Baby Health

Yellowjackets actress shares the emotional journey of preparing for her baby’s cleft lip surgery

Hanratty is helping to destigmatize one of the most common congenital conditions.

January 22, 2025

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

Postpartum

16 celebrities who have shared their postpartum depression stories

We are so grateful for their honesty.

January 21, 2025

Postpartum, Pregnancy

News

Why pregnant lawmakers deserve remote voting

Congress already proved it can make exceptions when it wants to. During COVID, remote voting worked just fine.

January 17, 2025

News, Postpartum, Pregnancy

News

Flight attendant helps deliver baby mid-air: ‘I might have been a midwife in another life’

February 14, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

Why is there an egg shortage? What’s causing high prices and the best protein alternatives

In response to the dwindling supply and escalating prices, several major grocery chains have implemented purchase limits on eggs.

February 14, 2025

News

Viral Instagram post - Dad holding up sweet note

News

“We need more men like you”: A stranger’s note left this dad in tears

“From a dad to a dad. Thank you for being the dad they need you to be regardless of who’s watching…"

February 14, 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!

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 TikTok - A woman holding a baby at a nail salon

News

A stranger’s kindness at a nail salon has moms everywhere tearing up

February 14, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Celebrity News

Hailey Bieber’s latest TikTok is proof that ‘mom brain’ spares no one

February 13, 2025

Celebrity News, News, Postpartum, Viral & Trending

Parenting

This dad never saw it coming—How his daughter used Alexa to outsmart him

February 13, 2025

Parenting, Viral & Trending

Parenting

Teddy bears aren’t just for kids—why comfort objects might help adults sleep better too

Hugging a stuffed animal or weighted plush can reduce cortisol levels and lower anxiety.

February 13, 2025

Parenting, Life, Work & Motherhood

Parenting

This dad never saw it coming—How his daughter used Alexa to outsmart him

Instead of accepting this vague promise like previous generations of children, his daughter turns to Alexa and says, “Alexa, set a timer for one minute.”

February 13, 2025

Parenting, Viral & Trending

Safety

Major canned tuna recall: Trader Joe’s, Walmart, and more pull products over safety risk

The issue with the pull-tab lids could allow bacteria to grow inside the cans—leading to a serious illness called botulism.

February 13, 2025

Safety, Food, Parenting

News

Moms are fighting back against TSA’s breast milk mistreatment—will this bill finally fix it?

Getting breast milk and pumping supplies through TSA can be an unpredictable ordeal.

February 12, 2025

News, Parenting

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Pregnant? Bookmark these 13 articles now

A guide for every stage in your incredible journey.

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.

News

Flight attendant helps deliver baby mid-air: ‘I might have been a midwife in another life’

A routine flight took an unforgettable turn when a mom went into labor mid-air—leading to a remarkable team effort at 30,000 feet.

February 14, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

Why is there an egg shortage? What’s causing high prices and the best protein alternatives

In response to the dwindling supply and escalating prices, several major grocery chains have implemented purchase limits on eggs.

February 14, 2025

News

“We need more men like you”: A stranger’s note left this dad in tears

“From a dad to a dad. Thank you for being the dad they need you to be regardless of who’s watching…"

February 14, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

A stranger’s kindness at a nail salon has moms everywhere tearing up

“This sweet girl noticed I was overwhelmed at the nail salon and offered to hold baby girl so I could get my nails done…"

February 14, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Celebrity News

Hailey Bieber’s latest TikTok is proof that ‘mom brain’ spares no one

If this isn’t peak mom brain, we don’t know what is. But before we brush it off as forgetfulness, science suggests there’s more to it.

February 13, 2025

Celebrity News, News, Postpartum, Viral & Trending

Birth

Baby born on the NYC subway—and strangers rallied to help in a moment of pure humanity

A 25-year-old woman went into labor around 11:30 a.m. on a southbound W train.

February 13, 2025

Birth, Birth Stories

Parenting

Teddy bears aren’t just for kids—why comfort objects might help adults sleep better too

Hugging a stuffed animal or weighted plush can reduce cortisol levels and lower anxiety.

February 13, 2025

Parenting, Life, Work & Motherhood

Parenting

This dad never saw it coming—How his daughter used Alexa to outsmart him

Instead of accepting this vague promise like previous generations of children, his daughter turns to Alexa and says, “Alexa, set a timer for one minute.”

February 13, 2025

Parenting, Viral & Trending

Baby

This baby’s priceless reaction to his first car wash will leave you in awe

As the brushes spin and water cascades down the windows, his expression shifts from curiosity to awe to sheer delight.

February 13, 2025

Baby, Baby Milestones, Motherly, Viral & Trending

Safety

Major canned tuna recall: Trader Joe’s, Walmart, and more pull products over safety risk

The issue with the pull-tab lids could allow bacteria to grow inside the cans—leading to a serious illness called botulism.

February 13, 2025

Safety, Food, Parenting

New Hampshire - Dispatcher holding the baby he helped deliver

News

911 dispatcher reunites with New Hampshire family after life-changing emergency birth

“You guys have had a lasting impact on me. I’m not going to forget it.”

February 13, 2025

News, Birth, Birth Stories, Viral & Trending

Gender equality - A kid's drawing of a scientist

News

More kids than ever are drawing scientists as women—and it’s giving us hope

The change in children's drawings over five decades shows us that progress is possible.

February 12, 2025

News

Moms are fighting back against TSA’s breast milk mistreatment—will this bill finally fix it?

Getting breast milk and pumping supplies through TSA can be an unpredictable ordeal.

February 12, 2025

News, Parenting

Gender reveal using a pink and blue designer handbags

Viral & Trending

This gender reveal costs more than a mortgage—inside the viral designer bag trend

Viral TikToks show expecting parents handing over their sealed sonogram results to store associates at Chanel, Hermès, and Dior.

February 12, 2025

Viral & Trending, News

News

Divorcing dad’s brilliant way to stay close to his kids—no matter the distance

“My 7-year-old will message me almost every day when he gets home to say hi and chat a bit. It’s super sweet.”

February 12, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Baby

This baby’s comfort taps’ might be the most powerful thing you see today

Mimicking parents’ actions isn’t just cute; it’s an essential part of early development.

February 12, 2025

Baby, Baby Learn & Play, Baby Milestones, Viral & Trending

Travel

The 20 best travel games that won’t drive parents (or fellow travelers) crazy

Turn "survival mode" into an opportunity for fun.

February 12, 2025

Travel, Child Shopping Guide

Viral Tiktok of a baby taking his first steps at daycare

News

Working mom watches daycare live stream—and is in tears about what she sees

With 4.8 million views and counting, the video captures a moment so pure it has parents everywhere reaching for the tissues.

February 12, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

It’s only February, but parents are already battling for summer camp spots

As a mom of five, I can tell you—summer camp logistics are practically a part-time job.

February 12, 2025

Parenting

Viral TikTok - mom talking about Valentine's Day being a full time job

News

When did Valentine’s Day become a full-time job for moms?

Valentine’s Day is a holiday about love—built on the invisible labor of mothers.

February 12, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

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