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Keep up with the latest news on what matters most to your family, from public health to parenting and maybe some celebrity gossip, too.

Taylor Swift just gave $13,000 to 2 struggling moms

The pandemic hit these mothers hard, but Swift came to the rescue.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Why Kristen Bell + Dax Shepard are honest with their kids about Santa

But it hasn't diminished the magic of Christmas in their home.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Kyle and Kelsi Pierce and her mother holding their babies

Her 53-year-old mom became her surrogate, then she got pregnant, too

Now this family has welcomed two baby girls less than two months apart.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022

Our favorite viral good news stories of 2020

Here are a few of the good news headlines we loved in 2020.

Updated Dec. 08, 2020

Bekah Martinez is speaking out about mom-shamers and it’s something we all need to hear

The reality star isn't afraid to make the uncommon choice, and she spoke to Motherly about how she makes it all work.

Updated Jan. 15, 2022

Having kids can boost your happiness, help you find meaning in life

Science proves what we already know, mamas.

Updated Dec. 07, 2020

Former kindergarten teammates debut on the U.S. women’s national soccer team together

The star athletes went from being kindergarten teammates to playing together for Team USA

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

My 5-year-old understands Elliot Page’s story

And so does Netflix—the company updated Page's credits across the service this week.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Dan Levy wishes every dad was as supportive as Eugene Levy

"I've never had to prove myself, I've never had to explain myself," he says.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Motherly Timeless Furniture Collection Giveaway

Good luck, mama!

Updated Feb. 19, 2025
Lieutenant Brian Zach holding adopted daughter

Police officer adopts child he met on duty

Lieutenant Brian Zach begs families to consider adoption: it's "well worth it."

Updated Feb. 15, 2022

Nicole Kidman says watching her kids ‘yearn for their friends’ during pandemic is hard

Kidman says she was unprepared for the level of loneliness her daughters are experiencing.

Updated Oct. 19, 2021

How a 7-year-old girl inspired this toy company to make female Army soldier toys

BMC Toys is releasing the new line of plastic soldiers just in time for the holidays

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Mom shares powerful message about inclusive toys: ‘Representation matters!’

The mom says it's important for children with disabilities to see themselves represented in their toys.

Updated Jun. 01, 2022

Doctor comforting elderly patient in viral photo speaks out

"I don't know what keeps me going. I don't know how I haven't broken down."

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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