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Knowledge is power! We cut through the noise to bring you the breaking news you and your family need to know about. Whether it’s updated guidance on public health or the viral celebrity news you didn’t know you needed, we’re here to keep you in the know.

Debby Ryan pregnancy

Disney star Debby Ryan is pregnant—and fans can’t get over the tiny Vans in her announcement

Her caption read simply: “dun&dun + one.” The announcement feels both personal and playful, a peek into a new chapter for the couple.

Updated Sep. 09, 2025
penn and dominique - Motherly

Penn Badgley quietly introduces his new role: dad of twins

Penn Badgley is a dad once again—or twice again, to be exact.

Updated Sep. 05, 2025
dwayne johnson - Motherly

Dwayne Johnson shares emotional moment performing sacred Samoan dance with his mom and daughters

“Special moments like this mean the world to me, to honor our family, our culture,” the actor wrote on Instagram

Updated Aug. 26, 2025
keke palmer - Motherly

Keke Palmer’s message to moms: stop feeling guilty for working—‘especially in this economy’

Moms shouldn’t apologize for doing what’s necessary to support their families

Updated Aug. 22, 2025

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Debby Ryan pregnancy

Disney star Debby Ryan is pregnant—and fans can’t get over the tiny Vans in her announcement

Her caption read simply: “dun&dun + one.” The announcement feels both personal and playful, a peek into a new chapter for the couple.

Updated Sep. 09, 2025
distress - Motherly

A viral TikTok highlights the importance of teaching children “distress tolerance”

“I want my children to grow up―twenties, thirties, forties―and not having to learn social situations for the first time then.”

Updated Sep. 09, 2025
Mom

Mom gets a hilarious lesson in life imitation from her daughter

Knowledge is power! We cut through the noise to bring you the…

Updated Sep. 08, 2025
Vaccines

Florida considers ending school vaccine mandates—AAP shares concerns for kids

What does this change mean for kids in the classroom, and how can families stay protected if the policy moves forward?

Updated Sep. 08, 2025
preschool - Motherly

Brooklyn preschool roster has parents doing a double take—are old-school names making a comeback?

The names in her daughter’s preschool class read more like a roll call from decades past

Updated Sep. 09, 2025
AI bots

New report shows AI bots are putting kids at risk—what parents can do now

AI chatbots—programs that can sound like celebrities, mimic real friendships, and feel surprisingly personal. 

Updated Sep. 08, 2025
Costco

Friends throw a surprise birthday at Costco—complete with hugs, pizza, and plenty of shopping carts

The clip shows hugs, laughter, and pizza by the slice—all in between shopping carts and a warehouse backdrop. 

Updated Sep. 08, 2025
New sibling

What children’s gender reveal reactions teach us about big feelings

It's important for parents to recognize that these reactions are not necessarily negative but are part of the child's way of processing the upcoming changes.

Updated Sep. 08, 2025
lego - Motherly

A mom just set a Guinness World Record by running barefoot across Lego—and every parent knows how she trained for it

A mom just sprinted barefoot across 100 meters of Lego to set a Guinness World Record—and parents everywhere know exactly how she built that skill

Updated Sep. 05, 2025
mum - Motherly

Teaching kids to spot ‘weaponized incompetence’ before it becomes a habit

By calmly calling out the behavior, Huffman equipped her son with language

Updated Sep. 05, 2025
baby helmet - Motherly

How a baby’s autograph-covered helmet became the sweetest surprise of the US Open

Sometimes the world’s most high-profile stages are the most unlikely places for pure, unscripted joy—especially when a baby is involved

Updated Sep. 05, 2025
penn and dominique - Motherly

Penn Badgley quietly introduces his new role: dad of twins

Penn Badgley is a dad once again—or twice again, to be exact.

Updated Sep. 05, 2025
newborn giggling at mom

Toddler can’t resist stealing the show when baby’s getting all the laughs

Psychologists suggest that sibling rivalry and attention-seeking behaviors are common as children navigate their roles within the family.

Updated Sep. 08, 2025
toddler bedtime talk

This little girl’s bedtime clapback proves kids always have the last word

“Kids always know exactly how to cut you down at bedtime 😂.”

Updated Sep. 08, 2025
Daycare gap

$1,650 in the U.S. vs. $120 in Sweden: How one video highlights the daycare gap that’s frustrating parents

The comparison has struck a nerve and sparked conversations about what kind of daycare system parents deserve.

Updated Sep. 08, 2025
cats - Motherly

Why pets are drawn to pregnant bellies—and what it means for baby

As their paws pressed down, her unborn baby kicked back, as if saying hello to his furry siblings.

Updated Aug. 29, 2025
bagpack

Why some moms check every backpack on a playdate—and what it says about parenting today

When does checking a child’s belongings become a tool for guidance, and when does it cross the line?

Updated Aug. 28, 2025
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