Talk about prenatal gains. A new study out of Japan shows that women who prioritize one common activity during pregnancy might be giving their babies a developmental advantage. After assessing nearly 40,000 mothers and children, the researchers found that babies raised by moms who were physically active before and during pregnancy were more likely to … Read more
It was supposed to be peak relaxation. Kate Johnson and her husband, Sean, planned a 10-day ski vacation to Japan early last year. They figured it would be their last big trip for a while since they were trying to get pregnant. A few weeks before boarding the plane, the Hoboken couple found out they … Read more
Allyson Felix may have stepped off the track, but she hasn’t eased her pace. Now a co-founder of two businesses and a member of the IOC Athletes’ Commission, the retired sprinter has channeled her drive into advocating for gender equity and maternal rights in sports, all while juggling life as a wife and mother of … Read more
Saved by the bell pepper? It can be really difficult to get kids to eat vegetables, much less salad. But Tiffani Thiessen has a juicy secret to inspire plant pessimists to gulp down greens — put a chef or Caesar salad topped with ranch on their pizza. “I think the first time it kind of … Read more
Finding love in the big city is an exhausting hassle in 2026. Wading through the cesspool of narcissists and cheaters. Riding the emotional rollercoaster that is thinking you’ve hooked a catch only to find out the person is, in fact, a worm. Spinning around on the seemingly endless cycle of meeting potential partners, on apps … Read more
Got milk? This new wearable can tell you exactly how much. Coro, a first-of-its-kind breastfeeding monitor from Irish startup Coroflo, made its debut this month at the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, where it snagged several awards, including Best Parent Tech. At first glance, the device looks like a classic silicone nipple shield … Read more
Moms, get pumped for this news. Childbirth brings a plethora of exhausting new responsibilities — but some can affect your health in a good way. New research finds that one task in particular may reduce the likelihood that new moms will experience anxiety and depression later in life. A new study finds that one specific … Read more
By the time most kids are mastering multiplication tables, Wilder McGraw had already ticked off all seven continents — Antarctica included. The milestone wasn’t part of some color-coded parenting master plan, insists travel writer Jordi Lippe-McGraw. It was an accident that snowballed into a family quest — one that ended with the Upper West Sider’s … Read more
The internet got a kick out of this. Former Rockette Alina Silver posted a throwback video of her audition for the iconic dance company while seven and a half months pregnant — and it quickly went viral with a combined 11.7 million views on TikTok and Instagram. Commenters marveled over her astounding accomplishment, calling her “super human,” “badass” … Read more
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year… unless you have somebody in your life who calls you “mom.” Even more so if you hear that word 50 thousand times by 10 am. In the wise words of the Grinch: “This whole Christmas season is stupid, stupid, stupid.” “Ain’t doing that extra stuff” If mothers had a … Read more
Take a chill pill, momma. Stress can affect pregnant women in several ways, from high blood pressure to heart disease and even premature birth before 37 weeks, a leading cause of newborn death and disability. And new research indicates that stressed-out soon-to-be moms may be aging their babies faster in one unexpected way. Stress can … Read more
Enough is enough! A single gal’s take on thinking married women are “self-centered” is going viral — and there’s no denying that she has some valid points. Ashanti, who goes by @unpunishablewoman on TikTok, has hundreds of videos on her page about singlehood and how to best navigate all that comes with it. While many … Read more
Time has been on model Ashley Graham’s mind lately. There never seems to be enough of it as a working mom — raising sons Isaac, 5, and twins Malachi and Roman, 3, in New Jersey with her husband, cinematographer Justin Ervin. “I certainly can’t sleep in, take long showers or do elaborate makeup routines anymore,” … Read more
A Sydney mother has hit back after being asked to remove herself from a baby pool at a council leisure center due to the fact she was breastfeeding. Yolanda Shipley’s six-year-old daughter begged to go to the pool for her birthday and so the 32-year-old took her family to Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope Gardens. “I … Read more
Motherhood can often be a lonely experience. For Nicola, her circle is small, and that might be exactly how she’s designed it. “This might honestly be a little sad to admit, but I stopped updating people on my kids if they didn’t ask,” she shared in a recent TikTok. “Nobody checked in on me” Posting under the username @nicolavarlamos_, … Read more
Mother Monster has a good romance. And thanks to her happy relationship with fiancé Michael Polansky, Lady Gaga is now looking ahead to tying the knot and becoming a mom. The pop star, 39, whose real name is Stefani Germanotta, appeared on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” in a pre-taped episode on Thursday. Lady Gaga … Read more
Gabi Metz did exactly what every woman does when she’s preparing for a family. She stopped taking her birth control and waited for her period to return. Only it didn’t. That’s when she looked to the moon. “I’d never had a baby. I was lactating anyway” “If the moon can control oceans, why can’t it affect my body?” she told Kidspot. Concerned … Read more
If you have heartburn, your baby will be born with a lot of hair (29%), and spicy foods induce labor (21%) are some of the top myths Americans believe when it comes to pregnancy. That’s according to a new survey of 2,000 parents and parents-to-be, with 250 who are currently pregnant and 250 who are … Read more
Jessie always imagined herself as a “boss mom.” But after welcoming her 18-month-old son, she discovered that chasing that title didn’t feel like happiness at all. The Melbourne mom preferred the chance to stay home, raise her son, and make memories. A “stay-at-home-princess,” as her husband fondly puts it. “I tried, and personally, it was exhausting trying to stay … Read more
Having children is not on her to-do list. Ellie Colson, 37, a millennial from the U.K., says she believed motherhood was her destiny, and she was previously engaged to be married. Although her wedding was booked and paid for, Colson says something didn’t feel right. Ellie Colson, 37, a millennial from the U.K., shared 10 … Read more