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Target recalls baby food over lead concerns—here’s what parents should do

Over 25,000 units of Good & Gather Baby Pea, Zucchini, Kale & Thyme Vegetable Purée—sold exclusively at Target—have been recalled due to concerns about elevated lead levels.

Updated Apr. 16, 2025

Food, Parenting, Safety

News

Calling all mamas—take our 2025 State of Motherhood survey

Motherhood can be so many things—and we want to know what it's like for you.

Updated Feb. 27, 2024

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Child Shopping Guide

8 sustainable kids clothing brands on a mission to leave the Earth better than we found it

From eco-friendly fabrics to ethical labor practices, these brands are doing it right.

Updated Apr. 11, 2025

Child Shopping Guide, Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

Easter

Easter activities for kids: 20 fun and creative ways to celebrate together

Indoor and outdoor fun for all ages.

Updated Feb. 23, 2024

Easter, Child Learn & Play

Health & Wellness

How the medical system hurts black mothers—and what community leaders are doing to fix it

Updated Apr. 17, 2025

Health & Wellness, Women's Health

Women's Health

Pregnant mom felt one strange symptom—ChatGPT told her to act fast, and it saved her and her baby

The question was casual—“Why does my jaw feel tight?”—but what happened next was anything but.

Updated Apr. 14, 2025

Women's Health, Health & Wellness, News, Pregnancy, Third Trimester, Viral & Trending

Health & Wellness

Fisher-Price recalls more than 250,000 stroller toys due to choking hazard

Fisher-Price has issued a recall of approximately 253,000 Brunch & Go stroller toys after discovering they could pose a choking risk to little ones.

Updated Apr. 15, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health

Baby

A womb transplant between sisters led to this history-making birth—and new hope for families everywhere

After a decade of waiting, Grace and her husband Angus welcomed their miracle baby, Amy Isabel — the first child in the UK born following a womb transplant.

Updated Apr. 10, 2025

Baby, Baby Health, Birth, Birth Stories, Health & Wellness, News, Women's Health

News

A pediatrician grandma’s $20 travel tip is going viral—and parents are rushing to Amazon

A pediatrician—and grandma—holds up a tiny device that costs just around $20—and parents everywhere are calling it a game-changer

Updated Apr. 11, 2025

News, Children's Health, Grandparents & Extended Families, Health & Wellness, Viral & Trending

Podcast

How to lighten the mental load: Parenting coach Sam Kelly on ending invisible labor and raising capable kids

Invisible labor. The mental load. Whatever you call it, many moms know the feeling of being the engine behind the family

Updated Apr. 08, 2025

Podcast, Health & Wellness, Mental Health, The Motherly Podcast

Women's Health

Pregnant mom felt one strange symptom—ChatGPT told her to act fast, and it saved her and her baby

The question was casual—“Why does my jaw feel tight?”—but what happened next was anything but.

Updated Apr. 14, 2025

Women's Health, Health & Wellness, News, Pregnancy, Third Trimester, Viral & Trending

Viral & Trending

Pregnant teacher pauses math lesson to share a moment with her baby—her students’ reaction says it all

“My class is ALWAYS trying to watch her move, so when she was super active during math, we had to stop and watch,” says the video.

Updated Apr. 11, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Pregnancy

Women's Health

Spicing up your pregnancy: How chili may lower gestational diabetes risk

Recent research suggests that incorporating chili into your diet might offer unexpected benefits, particularly in reducing the risk of gestational diabetes.

Updated Apr. 02, 2025

Women's Health, Health & Wellness, Pregnancy

Work & Motherhood

The messy, hilarious truth about new motherhood—told in painfully funny comics

Barnicoat shares the inspiration behind her book, the moments that shaped her storytelling, and the lessons she wishes she had known as a new mother.

Updated Apr. 01, 2025

Work & Motherhood, Parenting, Pregnancy

News

Baby mistakes dad for Harry Potter—and the internet crowns him “Raniel Dadcliffe”

Updated Apr. 15, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

‘It was more difficult than going through cancer’: Olivia Munn opens up about the postpartum anxiety no one prepared her for

If you’ve ever felt like postpartum hit you like a tornado, Olivia Munn wants you to know you’re not alone.

Updated Apr. 15, 2025

News, Celebrity News, Postpartum

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News

Kids see themselves in their dream jobs for the first time—thanks to one teacher’s genius use of AI

In a world where AI often gets a bad rap, one teacher in China just showed us the most heartwarming way it can be used—to inspire children to dream bigger.

Updated Apr. 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!

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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.

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Meghan Trainor opens up about motherhood, body acceptance, and mental health

Updated Apr. 15, 2025

Celebrity News

Viral & Trending

Baby enters the world with one unforgettable feature—and now strangers stop his mom daily

Updated Apr. 14, 2025

Viral & Trending, News

Parenting

Dad writes to his brother 10 years after his death—what he tells his kids will leave you in tears

Updated Apr. 14, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Toddler

She waited seven days—and her reaction to dad’s return is everything

The video, titled “POV: Daddy’s come back from shift,” resonated with millions—and not just because it’s adorable.

Updated Apr. 17, 2025

Toddler, Parenting

Parenting

“No one tells you this”: Parenting lessons from Reddit that hit home

Across Reddit, users shared moving stories from their childhoods that reveal one powerful truth: it’s not about being a perfect parent. It’s about showing up.

Updated Apr. 17, 2025

Parenting, Life, Motherly Stories

Parenting

15-month-old Annie is already crushing job interviews, according to the internet

In a quick-fire Q&A with her mom, Annie answers a series of questions with surprising confidence for her age.

Updated Apr. 16, 2025

Parenting, Motherly, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play, Toddler Milestones

Food

Target recalls baby food over lead concerns—here’s what parents should do

Over 25,000 units of Good & Gather Baby Pea, Zucchini, Kale & Thyme Vegetable Purée—sold exclusively at Target—have been recalled due to concerns about elevated lead levels.

Updated Apr. 16, 2025

Food, Parenting, Safety

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Pregnant? Bookmark these 13 articles now

A guide for every stage in your incredible journey.

Women's History Month - 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.

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Health & Wellness

How the medical system hurts black mothers—and what community leaders are doing to fix it

April 11-17th is Black Maternal Health Week, and this year’s theme emphasizes the power of Black-led perinatal, maternal, and reproductive health organizations to drive systemic change and foster community healing.

Updated Apr. 17, 2025

Health & Wellness, Women's Health

Toddler

She waited seven days—and her reaction to dad’s return is everything

The video, titled “POV: Daddy’s come back from shift,” resonated with millions—and not just because it’s adorable.

Updated Apr. 17, 2025

Toddler, Parenting

Parenting

“No one tells you this”: Parenting lessons from Reddit that hit home

Across Reddit, users shared moving stories from their childhoods that reveal one powerful truth: it’s not about being a perfect parent. It’s about showing up.

Updated Apr. 17, 2025

Parenting, Life, Motherly Stories

Podcast

How Kate Ryder is reinventing women’s healthcare—starting with moms

In this episode of The Motherly Podcast, the Maven Clinic founder and CEO shares how her own experience navigating pregnancy and postpartum care exposed the deep flaws in traditional healthcare for women—and why she’s made it her mission to fix them.

Updated Apr. 17, 2025

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Relationships

Retired neighbors surprise kids with Easter baskets—and what happens next will warm your heart

It's more than just a sweet gesture—it's a reminder of the kind of neighbors we all hope to have. Or better yet, the kind of neighbors we all can be.

Updated Apr. 17, 2025

Relationships, Grandparents & Extended Families

Parenting

15-month-old Annie is already crushing job interviews, according to the internet

In a quick-fire Q&A with her mom, Annie answers a series of questions with surprising confidence for her age.

Updated Apr. 16, 2025

Parenting, Motherly, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play, Toddler Milestones

Food

Target recalls baby food over lead concerns—here’s what parents should do

Over 25,000 units of Good & Gather Baby Pea, Zucchini, Kale & Thyme Vegetable Purée—sold exclusively at Target—have been recalled due to concerns about elevated lead levels.

Updated Apr. 16, 2025

Food, Parenting, Safety

Miscarriage & Loss

Told their baby wouldn’t survive, these parents created a lifetime of memories in just 36 weeks

But instead of preparing to say goodbye, Elizabeth and Joshua decided to lean into love.

Updated Apr. 16, 2025

Miscarriage & Loss, Getting Pregnant, Parenting

News

Baby mistakes dad for Harry Potter—and the internet crowns him “Raniel Dadcliffe”

A TikTok from user lindadeck has gone absolutely viral with 6.4 million views, capturing the moment her one-year-old daughter spotted Harry Potter on TV and immediately made a magical connection.

Updated Apr. 15, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

‘It was more difficult than going through cancer’: Olivia Munn opens up about the postpartum anxiety no one prepared her for

If you’ve ever felt like postpartum hit you like a tornado, Olivia Munn wants you to know you’re not alone.

Updated Apr. 15, 2025

News, Celebrity News, Postpartum

News

Kids see themselves in their dream jobs for the first time—thanks to one teacher’s genius use of AI

In a world where AI often gets a bad rap, one teacher in China just showed us the most heartwarming way it can be used—to inspire children to dream bigger.

Updated Apr. 14, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

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