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Women's Health

Tennessee bill could set precedent in protecting pregnant workers’ health coverage

If passed, Tennessee would be the first state in the country to implement this type of protection.

Updated Mar. 03, 2025

Women's Health, Baby, Health & Wellness, News, Pregnancy

Parenting

Raising a baby now costs over $20K in the first year—more than a third of the average U.S. salary

And for 15% of moms, baby-related expenses eat up over half of what they bring in.

Updated Mar. 04, 2025

Parenting, Parental Leave

Toddler Shopping Guides

The 6 best OK to wake clocks that will keep your toddler from waking you with the birds

Tired of 5am wake up calls? These genius clocks can help.

Updated Mar. 03, 2025

Toddler Shopping Guides, Toddler Sleep

Women's History Month - Mom and grandma reading a book to her son

International Women's Day

6 ways to celebrate Women’s History Month with your kids

Make memories while building lasting knowledge with these fun and easy ideas.

Updated Feb. 21, 2025

International Women's Day

Women's Health

Tennessee bill could set precedent in protecting pregnant workers’ health coverage

Updated Mar. 03, 2025

Women's Health, Baby, Health & Wellness, News, Pregnancy

Eating disorders - A woman struggling to eat

Health & Wellness

New survey: 45% of women face infertility after an eating disorder

For many women, pregnancy is both joyful and vulnerable. While often framed as a glowing experience, the reality is more nuanced.

Updated Feb. 26, 2025

Health & Wellness, Getting Pregnant, Infertility, Women's Health

Health & Wellness

Measles outbreak: What parents need to know to keep their kids safe

Measles cases are surging and public health officials are urging parents to take precautions.

Updated Feb. 27, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health

Children's Health

A new study just changed how we manage peanut allergies in kids

Researchers found that a simple, gradual exposure to peanuts helped children with peanut allergies build tolerance.

Updated Feb. 17, 2025

Children's Health, Child, Child Nutrition, Food, Health & Wellness

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

“If you stop taking care of yourself when you become a mom, you are going to resent this journey of motherhood.”

Updated Feb. 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.

Updated Feb. 10, 2025

Women's Health, Health & Wellness

Women's Health

Tennessee bill could set precedent in protecting pregnant workers’ health coverage

If passed, Tennessee would be the first state in the country to implement this type of protection.

Updated Mar. 03, 2025

Women's Health, Baby, Health & Wellness, News, Pregnancy

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

The best “non-maternity” clothes to help extend your pregnancy wardrobe

Let's be real—pregnancy is expensive enough without dropping hundreds on clothes you'll wear for a few months.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides, Pregnancy Products

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.

Updated Feb. 07, 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.

Updated Jan. 22, 2025

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

Ice safety - Hero saves kids from drowing

News

Heroic auto worker rescues 4 kids from icy pond—what parents should know

Updated Mar. 03, 2025

News

TikTok mom talking about her husbnad's postpartum checklist

News

Husband’s postpartum support checklist goes viral—but why isn’t this the norm?

“We’ve been through it three times together, and everything on this list made me feel so loved.”

Updated Mar. 03, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

Mom pays toddler to nap—why the ‘Nap Fairy’ hack has parents talking

“I pay my daughter to take naps. Not the baby, the toddler. And before you judge me, this s**t works.”

Updated Mar. 03, 2025

Parenting, Motherly, 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.

Child Learn & Play

40% of 2-year-olds now have their own tablet

Updated Mar. 03, 2025

Child Learn & Play, Child, News

Celebrity News

Kieran Culkin’s wife promised him four kids if he won an Oscar—well, he just did

Updated Mar. 03, 2025

Celebrity News, Motherly, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

Italian fruit vendor hijacks baby’s photoshoot—and the internet is obsessed

Updated Mar. 03, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

Chris Pratt calls Katherine Schwarzenegger the stricter parent—what it says about parenting styles

While Pratt’s comments were lighthearted, they reflect a real challenge many parents face.

Updated Mar. 04, 2025

Parenting

Parental Leave

Dads are leaving $1.6 billion in paid parental leave on the table—and that’s a leadership problem

It’s not that dads can’t take the leave—it’s that they aren’t. And when dads don’t take leave, moms feel the impact.

Updated Mar. 04, 2025

Parental Leave, Parenting, Postpartum

Parenting

Raising a baby now costs over $20K in the first year—more than a third of the average U.S. salary

And for 15% of moms, baby-related expenses eat up over half of what they bring in.

Updated Mar. 04, 2025

Parenting, Parental Leave

Parenting

Mom pays toddler to nap—why the ‘Nap Fairy’ hack has parents talking

“I pay my daughter to take naps. Not the baby, the toddler. And before you judge me, this s**t works.”

Updated Mar. 03, 2025

Parenting, Motherly, Viral & Trending

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Pregnant? Bookmark these 13 articles now

A guide for every stage in your incredible journey.

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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