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Pregnancy

A Supreme Court Justice Invented Trimesters As We Know Them

by Hannah Matthews

The origin of the pregnancy trimester is not in our biology but in 1973’s Roe v. Wade decision.

Breast Health

Starting Today, Your Mammogram Results Will Tell You If You Have Dense Breasts

by Katie McPherson

Here’s what you should do with this new info.

Royals

Kate Middleton Shares Cancer Update In Moving Video

by Jamie Kenney

“The last nine months have been incredibly tough for us as a family. Life as you know it can change in an instant.”

trying

Everyone Said Freezing My Eggs Would Make Me Relaxed But Actually I Can't Stop Crying

by Zan Romanoff

Fertility, pregnancy, birth — they’re medical, yes, but they’re also something more.

Shopping

Walmart's 2024 Top Toys List Is Officially Here

by Samantha Darby

And you can pretty much call your own shopping done.

Wackadoo!

New Bluey Minisodes Are Coming This October

by Jamie Kenney

Yet another reason to be excited for autumn!

Entertainment

Lacey Chabert Is Redeeming Her 'Mean Girls' Past With Heartwarming Hallmark+ Series

by Jamie Kenney

Interview with Lacey Chabert

Life

Dads Need Friends, Too

by Sarah Wheeler

It’s not just going to therapy that helps women be vulnerable and supportive. It’s hours and hours of deep friendship.

The melon learning what?

You Heard Right: A Live-Action CoComelon Spin-Off Is Coming Out This Month

by Katie McPherson

Here’s everything we know so far (yes, there will be songs).

out of pocket

Are Palate Expanders One Of Orthodontia’s Biggest Scams?

by Liz Krieger

When it comes to orthodontia, the line between necessity and aesthetics has always been fuzzy. But experts say this medieval-seeming device is being way over-prescribed.

Boo To You!

The Rifle Paper Co. Halloween Collection Will Give You Classic Halloween Vibes

by Samantha Darby

It’s so cute and spooky.

Boo!

Jimmy Fallon On Being The "Nerdy Dad" At Halloween

by Samantha Darby

But all these best-selling children’s books of his beg to differ.

Altogether Ooky

The Little People Wednesday Set Is *Snap Snap* Petite

by Samantha Darby

And I must have it.

Mom Carry-Ons

Like You, Eva Mendes Is Up To Her Ears With Her Kids' Stuffed Animals

by Jamie Kenney

“I talked them down from 12...”

Parenting

Katherine Applegate Loves Being A Part Of Your Childhood

by Samantha Darby

And now she can be part of your kids’, too.

✨Nostalgia✨

The Best ‘90s Nick Jr. Shows You Forgot About

by Samantha Darby

And now you need to show your kids.

Royals

Meghan Markle Says Her Daughter, Lilibet, Has "Found Her Voice"

by Jamie Kenney

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex rounded out their four-day trip to Colombia with an important message for women and girls.

Who Knew?!

Facebook Mom Groups Have A New Obsession: Bamboo Baby Outfits

by Samantha Darby

And you won’t believe just how hard they’re going for floral-printed zip-up toddler jammies.

For Our Inner Child

The Wicked Doll Collection Is Here & We "Couldn't Be Happier..."

by Jamie Kenney

BRB: pre-ordering now...

Gamer

This CoComelon Learning App Might Just Save You On Your Next Road Trip

by Samantha Darby

But I’m sorry, the songs will still get stuck in your head.

Sisters!

Come, Little Children, You’ll Want These Hocus Pocus Stuffies

by Samantha Darby

I personally need them more than the black candle needs a virgin.

Prim & Proper

17 Bow-Themed Products Because You’re Tied Up In The Trend

by Katie McPherson

Going to need one of everything, please.

surveillance

The Parents Who Refuse To Track Their Kids

by Rebecca Ackermann

For most parents with access to technology and the privilege to consider how to use it, these decisions are hard, ongoing, and personal.

Modern Parenting

The Good Inside App Puts Dr. Becky In Your Pocket

by Jamie Kenney

The “parent whisperer” wanted to meet parents where they are: from the playground to parent pickup to the potty.

Living My Best Life

Baha Mar’s Wellness Weekend, Curated By goop, Is The Perfect Mom Reset

by Jamie Kenney

For three days, the only person I was focused on was me, and it was glorious.

Parenting

I Loved Being Homeschooled, But I’ll Never Do It For My Kid

by Hannah Silva

My childhood was beautiful and creative. But things are different for me and my son.

back to school

Should We Be Redshirting Boys For Kindergarten?

by Miranda Rake

In certain parent circles, conversations about “redshirting” are a perfect microcosm of our general anxiety about boys.

are we there yet?

This Family-Friendly Resort In Puerto Vallarta Has Something For Everyone

by Kaitlin Kimont

A place you can keep your little ones happy and entertained while you sip on a poolside paloma and relax in the sun? Believe it.

Can I Be Part Of *This* World?

Your Favorite Princesses Just Got An Extremely Elegant Upgrade

by Samantha Darby

You’re going to want Mulan’s gown for yourself.

A-meow-zing

Watch An Exclusive Clip From Gabby’s Dollhouse Season 10 Before It Premieres

by Julie Sprankles

The new season drops on Aug. 5 with a *very* exciting new Dollhouse resident!

Where Have All The Great Sports Movies Gone?

by Samantha Darby

It's killing me, Smalls.

Life

A La Cart 2024

by Samantha Darby

Because you want to buy your kids (and you!) cute stuff and get your teacher all the hand sanitizer they need.

Tuck-In & Talk

The Joy Of The Bedtime Spill

by Katie McPherson

In between the restraint collapse and the kisses goodnight, my child lets me into his innermost thoughts. My deepest hope is that he never stops.

team meeting

The Couples Who Run Their Families Like A Corporation

by Sarah Wheeler

Are Slack and a shared Google calendar the secret to managing the mental load of parenting?

I QUIT

Everything Got Better Once I Stopped Cooking For My Family

by Kathleen Donahoe

The mealtimes I dreamed of are happening, just over different kinds of food than the fantasy includes.

At Last!

Ryan Reynolds (Finally) Reveals The Name Of Baby #4

by Jamie Kenney

(And no, Taylor Swift didn’t give us any clues.)

Royals

Prince George's Birthday Portrait Has Us All Tearing Up

by Jamie Kenney

They grow up so fast...

Parenting

The Particular Gift Of The Goofy Male Teacher

by Jen McGuire

I really wanted my boys to see a man being gentle, vulnerable, smart, and thoughtful.

mommy issues

It’s Abby Elliott Who Makes It Real

by Phillip Maciak

The Bear has always been a show about moms. In Season 3, Elliott’s real-life pregnancy brings Natalie’s to life.

Water Safety

The AAP Says Kids Should Start Swim Lessons At 1 To Minimize Drowning Risk

by Katie McPherson

Learning to flip and float is a lifesaving skill.

Royals

Prince Harry Accepts Pat Tillman Award At ESPYs

by Jamie Kenney

The Duke of Sussex took the opportunity to draw attention to the Invictus Games.

Entertainment

Brittany & Patrick Mahomes Released A Sweet Pregnancy Announcement For Baby #3

by Jamie Kenney

And we take our best stab at guessing the baby’s name.

I Do!

Olivia Munn And John Mulaney Are Married

by Jamie Kenney

The pair have had a tumultuous few years...

Pregnancy

A Cure For Hyperemesis Gravidarum Is Coming

by Rae Nudson

But not fast enough for those suffering with HG, or severe pregnancy nausea, today

Exclusive

The Journey Continues On Pokémon Horizons & We Have An Exclusive First Look

by Jamie Kenney

We would follow Captain Pikachu anywhere.

Life

Cop Responds To 911 Call From Mom Desperate To Feed Her Baby

by Jen McGuire

“My heart went out to her.”

Pregnancy

What Do We Actually Know About Exercise And Pregnancy?

by Danielle Friedman

Long gone are the days when women were told to sit still for nine months. But while we know staying active is good for a pregnant body, cultural fears and misconceptions still hold many pregnant people back.

No More Bites

Why Does My Toddler Think The Food On My Plate Is So Much More Delicious Than Her Own?

by Samantha Darby

Yes, I’m glad she’s not picky, but why can’t she eat her own serving of curry?

Celebrity

Meghan Trainor Says She Pooped With Her Son To Help Him With Potty Training

by Jen McGuire

“We’re potty training my kid, so don’t attack me internet, but I pooped with him.”

Celebrity

Mindy Kaling Posted A Video Of Baby Anne’s Little Hand Squeeze & Oh, The Cuteness

by Jen McGuire

“Awww little baby hands.”

Royals

Princess Charlotte Has Been A Nurturing Daughter During Kate Middleton's Cancer Treatment

by Jen McGuire

She is very “protective” of her mom.

Celebrity

Jennifer Garner Shared A Video Of Her Favorite Pool Game To Play With (Or Without) Her Kids

by Jen McGuire

“Please borrow my recipe for a good time. Kid not required.”

Celebrity

Margot Robbie Is Pregnant & Expecting Her First Baby With Tom Ackerley

by Jen McGuire

This Barbie is going to be a mom!

Parenting

Pediatrician Burnout Is Reaching Crisis Levels

by Miranda Rake

A remarkable new statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics draws a picture of how the pandemic pushed children’s health care to its limits — and what needs to happen now.

Sex & The Single Mom

Why Celibacy Is The Sex Trend Of The Summer

by Rebecca Woolf

Nobody I know is having sex, but that doesn't mean they don't prioritize their own pleasure.

Fresh & Flavorful

18 Scrumptious Make-Ahead Summer Salads

by Ashley Jones

So refreshing!

royals

Prince George Might Be Affected By This Unspoken Royal Rule When He Turns 12

by Jen McGuire

Matching helicopters, anyone?

Celebrity

Jason Kelce Reveals The One Tattoo He’d Get Is For His Wife Kylie

by Kaitlin Kimont

“You’re notorious for losing rings, Jason, you don’t have to explain yourself,” his brother Travis said.

Celebrity

Moms Are Applauding Serena Williams For Being Vulnerable With Her Postpartum Jean Skirt Journey

by Jen McGuire

“Don’t be negative if it doesn’t work out.”

Bandit Presents...

Bandit’s Unhinged Retelling Of A Classic Story Will Resonate With Parents At Bedtime

by Jamie Kenney

A classic as only Bandit could tell it.

Celebrity

Jenna Bush Hager Says Her 4-Year-Old Son Points & Laughs At Her “Big” Nipples

by Jen McGuire

“Look at your big nickels!”

Celebrity

Blake Lively Is Making Us Blush With Her Flirty Comment On Ryan Reynolds' Bicep Photo

by Jen McGuire

“This is why you have 4 kids!”

Celebrity

Travis & Jason Kelce Gave Us Another Hilarious Glimpse At Their Sibling Dynamic

by Jen McGuire

“Goat cheese kind of creeps me out.”

Celebrity

Paris Hilton's Son Is Walking Now & He's Loving His New Freedom In A Cute New TikTok

by Jen McGuire

“Baby P is free.”

Viral

Dad On Reddit Furious After Kids' Aunt Announces Plans To Overstep Smartphone Rules

by Jen McGuire

“She is going to buy my kids smart phones for their birthdays if daddy is going to be a stick in the mud.”

TV

'The Man With 1,000 Kids' Tells The Story Of A Man Who Spent 50,000 Hours Donating Sperm

by Jen McGuire

Jonathan Meijer believes he’s fathered around 550 children as a sperm donor and called the documentary “misleading.”

Celebrity

Kerry Washington Is A Disney Adult & Her Kids Have “No Choice” But To Love Disney Too

by Jen McGuire

There’s a spectrum, according to the actress, and she would describe herself as an “an entry-drug Disney adult.”

Royals

Queen Elizabeth Wrote About Charles As A Toddler In An Unearthed Letter To Her Midwife

by Jen McGuire

“Charles is getting fatter as he has an enormous appetite and takes a great deal of exercise.”

Parenting

I Had “No Haircuts” Written Into Our Custody Agreement

by Jen McGuire

And it may have been the only co-parenting battle I won.

Independence Day

16 Make-Ahead Fourth of July Desserts For All Your Festivities

by Ashley Jones

Serve up a slice of true Americana.

Movies

Gru Jr. Makes His Debut In 'Despicable Me 4' To Make The Whole Family Laugh

by Jen McGuire

But is appropriate for little kids?

Celebrity

Nelly Threw The Sweetest Surprise Baby Shower For Ashanti & Her Outfit Was Stunning

by Jen McGuire

She looked so excited.

Celebrity

Tori Spelling Says Ex Dean McDermott "Seasoned" & "Cooked" A Placenta For Them To Eat

by Jen McGuire

“Dean’s an amazing chef, so he cooked it and seasoned it and it was actually really good.”

Celebrity

Katherine Schwarzenegger Is Reportedly Pregnant With Her & Chris Pratt’s Third Baby

by Jen McGuire

The couple shares two daughters and the Parks and Rec alum is also a dad to an 11-year-old son with ex-wife Anna Faris.

Exclusive

Rebel Wilson Is Going Through “Insane” Sleep Deprivation With Daughter Royce

by Jamie Kenney

It certainly helps that her little girl is very much in “such an adorable phase” right now.

Side Quest

The Romper Registry

by Samantha Darby

54 Editor-tested products that make leaving the house with a baby so much easier.

CUT SCENES

7 Times Movies & TV Actually Showed The Complicated Reality Of PPD

by Jamie Kenney

It’s no longer a taboo subject, but accurate and compassionate on-screen depictions of postpartum mood and anxiety disorders like PPD are still few and far between.

GG NO RE

SnooLife Reddit Is Where I Found New Parents To Match My Freak

by Kat Stoeffel

Nobody appreciates the difference between a 3-week-old and a 5-week-old like someone with a 7-week-old.

+10XP

New Parents Have Milestones, Too — Even If Nobody Tracks Them

by Jamie Kenney

What to expect when you’re no longer expecting.

REPLENISH YOUR HP

The Kindest Ways People Showed Up For Us When We Had A New Baby

by Lila Harron Battis

12 parents of all ages look back on the postpartum gestures they'll never forget.

CHALLENGE ACCEPTED

The Best Thing You Can Do To Prevent PPD Is Protect Your Sleep

by Katie McPherson

Forget your newborn’s sleep schedule and focus on yours. Seriously.

LEVEL UP

How To Have A Great Hospital Birth

by Romper Editors

Tips from nurses, doulas, and veteran parents on how to have the best hospital birth possible.

Rites of Passage

The Great Ikea Pilgrimage That Initiated Us Into Parenthood

by Hallie Bateman

Jack and I went when I was seven months pregnant with our twins.

A comic

How To Play With Newborn Twins Who Possess The Physical & Mental Prowess Of Two Rutabagas

by Hallie Bateman

Hanging with babies is weird at first, but you just might shock yourself with your own sincerity.

Spooky Sweating Skeletons

Tired: Christmas In July, Wired: Summerween

by Samantha Darby

Who says you have to wait for fall foliage to enjoy spooky season?

Independence Day

15 Make-Ahead Fourth of July Appetizers To Enjoy With Fireworks

by Ashley Jones

Star-spangled snacks to celebrate with.

Party In the USA

24 Instagram Captions For Baby's First 4th Of July

by Samantha Darby

Because your little one deserves a big feed moment in their red, white, and blue.

Sweet Summertime

20 Yummy Beach Breakfast Ideas

by Ashley Jones

Waffles before waves, bagels before beaching.

Independence Day

Fourth Of July 2024 Nail Designs To Try

by Ashley Jones

Sport star-spangled nails for the holiday.

Pools Count As Baths

Feral Mom Summer Is The Only Way You're Going To Make It

by Samantha Darby

You’ll remember how to be a human in September.

Royals

Who Does Lilibet Look Like Most? Royal Fans Have A Few Solid Theories

by Jen McGuire

The 3-year-old daughter of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle resembles a few family members.

~*~ Kool Beanz ~*~

Limited Too Is Officially Back

by Samantha Darby

And now your daughters are going to look exactly like 1997 you.

Celebrity

Paris Hilton’s Fans Can’t Handle Her Son Phoenix’s Adorable “Little Growl” Giggle

by Kaitlin Kimont

The kicks, the giggles, the hot pink swing... Baby P is perhaps too cute, folks.

Royals

Prince Harry Talked About Grieving Princess Diana When He Was 12 Years Old

by Kaitlin Kimont

Princess Diana died at the age of 36 in a car crash in Paris.

News

The 2024 Gerber Baby Has Been Revealed

by Kaitlin Kimont

“He lights up every room he enters!” his mom Dominique says.

Slam Dunk

LeBron James Is The Proudest Dad After His Son Bronny, 19, Got Drafted By The Lakers

by Kaitlin Kimont

The father-son duo are set to make NBA history.

Royals

Prince William Told Princess Diana's Hollywood Crush That She "Fancied Him"

by Jen McGuire

“You know, my mom kind of fancied you.”

Celebrity

7-Year-Old Dream Kardashian Recorded Her First Song & It's All About Her Besties

by Jen McGuire

It will give “Rise & Shine” a run for its money.

Celebrity

Fans Are Really Frustrated With How Kim Kardashian Accused Khloé Of Mom-Shaming Her

by Jen McGuire

“kim getting mad at khloe for wanting to spend time with her kids is crazy.”

Viral

Kylie Kelce Slyly Recorded Jason Surprising A Young Eagles Fan & The Video Is So Sweet

by Jen McGuire

The look on his face was priceless.