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Sesame Street launches new videos promoting COVID vaccinations

Elmo and friends are doing their part to explain the vaccination process—and why it's so important.

Updated Feb. 11, 2022

The ‘Friends’ GIFs that perfectly nail motherhood

With the 'Friends' reunion officially airing later this month, what better time to LOL at our favorite moments from the show?

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

No ‘Miss’ or ‘Mr.’ here—students address their non-binary teacher in viral TikTok

This is such a cool way to address a teacher without outdated gender norms!

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Disney’s rebooting ‘The Proud Family’ with some amazing LGBTQ+ representation

Billy Porter and Zachary Quinto will star as two gay dads in the reboot.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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There’s a new push to help single-parent families claim more in taxes

Raising a child is expensive, regardless of your marital status.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023

We talked to the U.S. Secretary of Education—here’s his vision for next school year

In an exclusive interview with Motherly, Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona discussed the safe reopening of schools, the importance of listening to parents and the possibility of using schools as vaccination sites.

Updated Mar. 02, 2022

Why it matters that Prince Harry is breaking the ‘generational pain’ of how he was parented

The Duke of Sussex talks about how Prince Charles raised him and how Meghan helped him get into therapy.

Updated Jan. 06, 2022
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The one phrase I’ll never again say to my daughter

Telling my daughter "it's OK" when things are obviously not only serves to lessen my anxiety, not hers.

Updated Feb. 07, 2022
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COVID vaccines do NOT harm placentas, despite false claims

New data from researchers found no evidence that the COVID vaccine affected the placentas of pregnant recipients.

Updated Feb. 09, 2022

Sophie Turner slams paparazzi for taking pictures of her baby: ‘It’s disgusting’

The Game of Thrones star didn't mince words when it came to calling out the media.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Move over Sloppy Joes… the Impossible Burger is coming to school lunch menus

The meat alternative brand is being shipped out to three states as part of a pilot program, with plans for expansion.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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12 incredible beauty products that cost less than 5 bucks

They cost less than your average latte (but you should still get the latte.)

Updated Jan. 29, 2024

TODAY’s Dylan Dreyer blames Bridgerton for baby #3 and we totally get it

Dreyer made the surprise baby announcement live on the air.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

If you’re wondering what “cheugy” means, it’s because you’re probably cheugy

Thanks to TikTok, there's a new way of describing an uncool aesthetic without being malicious.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Doing it all is not a badge of honor for working moms

How I've ditched 'work-life balance' in favor of 'work-life integration.'

Updated Feb. 09, 2022

18 celebrity mother + daughter lookalikes

The genes are strong in these Hollywood families.

Updated May. 12, 2021

37 baby names that mean ‘miracle’

If your baby-to-be already has you feeling awestruck with wonder, this is the perfect baby list for you.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

5 lies about being a teen mom the world still kind of believes

#3: That you have so much energy.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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