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Viral TikTok teaches parents what to ask instead of ‘How was your day?’

Dr. Siggie, a parenting expert, says the question is 'too overwhelming' for kids, and that's why they don't answer.

Updated Sep. 30, 2022

McDonald’s is making a major change to Happy Meal toys

McDonald's is pledging to use more sustainable materials and significantly cut back on the use of plastics in its beloved kids' toys.

Updated Sep. 30, 2022
dad reading a book to a child

The scientific benefits of dads reading bedtime stories

A better behaved kiddo and a more engaged parent? What's not to love?

Updated Jan. 25, 2022
Amy Schumer selfie in a hospital gown

Amy Schumer has uterus and appendix removed due to severe endometriosis

The comedian shared an update straight from her hospital bed post-surgery.

Updated Sep. 30, 2022

Ashley Graham reveals she’s expecting twins!

"Is that a penis? That's a penis!"

Updated Jan. 06, 2022

Don’t stress about holiday shipping delays and toy shortages–do this instead

This year might be challenging, but it doesn't mean it can't be magical.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Anderson Cooper on co-parenting with ex: ‘There’s no reason why that love shouldn’t continue’

In a new interview with PEOPLE magazine, Cooper says he and his son's other father, Benjamin Maisani, "get along great."

Updated Oct. 02, 2022

Managing your child’s eczema? A psychodermatologist explains the important link between skin and stress

Teaching your child to reduce stress can set them up for a lifetime of healthier skincare habits.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
woman sleeping on a couch

Dear mama, first-trimester fatigue is like nothing you’ve known before

If it feels like you don't have much else to give right now, it's because you don't.

Updated Dec. 20, 2022
montessori nursery

4 key steps to create a Montessori nursery

The Montessori approach views the baby's first room as not only a fun space to personalize, but also an important environment that can help shape your baby's first experiences in the world.

Updated Aug. 09, 2023
Freedom Company dress

18 stylish-but-comfy pieces to refresh your wardrobe this fall (and everything’s under $75!)

From school pickup to working from home, these pieces will freshen up your closet without breaking the bank.

Updated Sep. 17, 2021
Maternity sweaters

12 maternity sweaters for every stage of pregnancy (and beyond!)

Soft, cozy, and comfy, we've got the goods on sweaters that will keep you and your bump warm.

Updated Sep. 25, 2024

Manager’s viral post about flexible working hours is making moms feel seen

Because life happens whether you're on the clock or not.

Updated Sep. 28, 2022

Looking for deals on must-have mama + baby products? We’ve got you

Sign up for Motherly's offers and your wallet will thank you!

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk relationship is #CoparentingGoals

"He's a full-on, hands-on dad—no nanny. Lea went on holiday with him for almost two weeks [and] I didn't call them once," Shayk says.

Updated Feb. 08, 2022

Dr. Fauci on the timeline for vaccinations for kids under 12 + why pregnant and breastfeeding women should get vaccinated

"We need to get rid of the false impression that it's OK for kids to get infected. It isn't," Dr. Fauci told us in an interview.

Updated Mar. 02, 2022
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