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Child Learn & Play

Body language expert shares 3 simple ways to raise socially skilled kids

Updated Oct. 06, 2025
Child Learn & Play
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Postpartum

A breakthrough for postpartum moms: What new research really says about tirzepatide and breastfeeding

“It’s not about racing to thinness. It’s about giving women safe, evidence-based options.”

Updated Oct. 06, 2025
Postpartum, News
Grandparents
Grandparents & Extended Families

What if paying grandparents for child care could solve America’s childcare crisis?

The childcare solution America keeps overlooking might already be living down the street.

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
Grandparents & Extended Families, News, Parenting, Relationships
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Work & Motherhood

Stay-at-home mom describes the uneasy shift from earning to ‘our money’—and why so many relate

When a stay-at-home mom admitted that spending “our money” still feels uncomfortable, millions of parents nodded along.

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
Work & Motherhood, Career & Money, News, Viral & Trending

Health & Wellness

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Children's Health

An education expert’s plan for parents navigating climate anxiety in kids (when you’re scared too)

Updated Oct. 09, 2025
Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Mental Health
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Health & Wellness

That alarm sound is actually ruining your day—here’s why (and what to do about it)

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
Health & Wellness, Women's Health
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Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

I wanted to be proactive about my health—this platform made it easy

Everlywell emphasized context and care in a way that acknowledged the realities of women’s health.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
Health & Wellness Shopping Guide
Tylenol when pregnant
Pregnancy

White House links Tylenol in pregnancy to autism—what moms really need to know

Can you take Tylenol when pregnant? What does the science actually say? And what should I do if I’m in pain or running a fever?

Updated Sep. 24, 2025
Pregnancy, Health & Wellness, News, Women's Health
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Health & Wellness

Chrissy Teigen on motherhood, postpartum healing, and advocating for kids with Type 1 diabetes

Chrissy Teigen opens up about surprises in motherhood, embracing imperfection, and her son’s Type 1 diabetes diagnosis.

Updated Sep. 17, 2025
Health & Wellness, Children's Health, Podcast, The Motherly Podcast
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Health & Wellness

Parents tried this simple trick—and their babies focused twice as long

Simple interactions may be more effective than others at keeping a baby’s attention

Updated Sep. 12, 2025
Health & Wellness, Children's Health

2025 State of Motherhood Survey

Motherhood can be so many things. And we want to hear what it’s like for you in 2025.

Read the report
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Pregnancy

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Pregnancy

Cardi B opened up about prenatal depression—and she’s helping moms feel less alone

She admitted that thoughts of raising her baby alone and losing her partner’s companionship spiralled into sadness and depression.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
Pregnancy, Celebrity News, News
Miscarriage rates
News

One workplace law cut miscarriage rates by nearly 10%—and it’s changing how we treat pregnancy at work

When workplaces make small accommodations, pregnancy outcomes improve dramatically.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
News, Getting Pregnant, Miscarriage & Loss, Pregnancy
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Viral & Trending

The car ride that turned into emergency delivery—and somehow, everyone stayed calm

When your hospital run turns into an emergency delivery, calm, faith, and teamwork can make all the difference

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
Viral & Trending, News, Pregnancy
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Celebrity News

Kieran Culkin’s wife Jazz Charton is 9 months pregnant—fulfilling their Oscars “baby pact”

The couple, who already share daughter Kinsey, 6, and son Wilder, 4, are adding another little one to the family.

Updated Sep. 30, 2025
Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

News

HART
Viral & Trending

‘Is that a baby?’ The split-second that changed one driver’s morning

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
Viral & Trending, News, Parenting, Safety
Teaching about periods
Parenting

Mom teaches son about periods—and the internet’s calling it a parenting masterclass

This mom turned laundry day into a powerful lesson on periods and empathy (and her son nailed it).

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
Parenting, News, Viral & Trending
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Parenting

“Four feels like three!”: Ashley Graham and Kylie Kelce spark debate over the hardest child number

“I have found that four feels very similar to three.”

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
Parenting, Celebrity News, News, Viral & Trending

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.

Here are all the celebrity babies born in 2021!

Wait until you hear her queenly name!

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.”

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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Parenting

Girl dad asks why his toddler watches his workouts—her answer has parents in stitches

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
Parenting, News, Viral & Trending
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Work & Motherhood

This mom brought her baby to a meeting—and reminded us what true workplace support look

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
Work & Motherhood, Career & Money, News, Parenting, Viral & Trending
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Parenting

Baby wouldn’t stop crying—and this mom found a way to stay present through the noise

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

Mom Genius Gates
Safety

Mom Genius baby gates recalled after safety warning—what parents need to know

No injuries have been reported, but a new recall is urging parents to stop using certain Mom Genius retractable safety gates immediately.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
Safety, Parenting
HART
Viral & Trending

‘Is that a baby?’ The split-second that changed one driver’s morning

Bus driver Barbara Baker spotted a toddler alone in the street, and her quick thinking turned a regular route into a real-life rescue.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
Viral & Trending, News, Parenting, Safety
Teaching about periods
Parenting

Mom teaches son about periods—and the internet’s calling it a parenting masterclass

This mom turned laundry day into a powerful lesson on periods and empathy (and her son nailed it).

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
Parenting, News, Viral & Trending
Kylie and Ashley
Parenting

“Four feels like three!”: Ashley Graham and Kylie Kelce spark debate over the hardest child number

“I have found that four feels very similar to three.”

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
Parenting, Celebrity News, News, Viral & Trending
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Pregnant? Bookmark these 13 articles now

A guide for every stage in your incredible journey.

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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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Mom shares quadruplets' expensive healthcare
Viral & Trending

Mom shares how having 4 babies resulted in a jaw-dropping $4 million hospital bill

Each baby required a stay in the NICU, with the mom of four receiving a staggering healthcare bill upon their return home.

Updated Mar. 27, 2024
Viral & Trending, Health & Wellness
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Viral & Trending

This viral video of a female pilot’s sexist interaction with Congressman will make you rage

"Tell me what a typical workweek is like for you as a stewardess."

Updated Mar. 27, 2024
Viral & Trending
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Viral & Trending

Viral video explains ‘sunshine guilt’—and why it’s SO relatable

This time of year is when the 'sunshine guilt' hits — here's what it is and why you should just stay inside if you want to.

Updated Mar. 27, 2024
Viral & Trending
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Getting Pregnant

16 very early pregnancy symptoms—before a positive test

Here's what happens first.

Updated Nov. 03, 2023
Getting Pregnant, Women's Health
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C-Section

8 natural C-section recovery tips to help you feel better fast

These tips can help you heal faster, naturally.

Updated Sep. 27, 2022
C-Section, Women's Health
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Labor & Delivery

I captured the emotions of men while watching women give birth—and it was powerful

For every soul we create, there is a soul that we felt a connection with first.

Updated Aug. 07, 2024
Labor & Delivery, Baby, Birth, Life, Marriage & Partnerships, Relationships
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Teen Issues

Neurodiverse teens face challenges in romantic relationships: Here’s how to support them

Learning to navigate romantic relationships is difficult for everyone, but being neurodiverse can add an extra layer of challenge.

Updated Mar. 26, 2024
Teen Issues, Parenting
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C-Section

What to expect during a C-section: 27 things I wish I’d known

3. Each day gets a little bit better.

Updated Sep. 21, 2022
C-Section, Women's Health
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Birth

Costs of Giving Birth in April 2024

As of 2022, the average out-of-pocket cost to give birth with health insurance is $2,854.

Updated Jul. 13, 2022
Birth, Career & Money, Pregnancy
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Celebrity News

Lawmakers urge recall of Fisher-Price rockers linked to infant death

14 infants have died associated with the rockers since 2009.

Updated Mar. 26, 2024
Celebrity News, Children's Health
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News

Supreme court hears arguments against abortion medication mifepristone—what you need to know

Abortion providers responded to today's oral arguments by emphasizing the safety and effectiveness of mifepristone.

Updated Mar. 26, 2024
News, Health & Wellness, Women's Health
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Parenting

Confident moms raise confident kids, says an author and expert

Lydia Fenet shares her top 3 tips to raising confident kids.

Updated Mar. 27, 2024
Parenting, Mental Health
Almond mom gifts post-birth
Postpartum

Postpartum mom shares what her ‘almond mom’ gave her 4 months after giving birth

"This is what my mom brought me as a gift."

Updated Mar. 25, 2024
Postpartum
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Viral & Trending

‘I’ve never seen someone put the mom first’: Sweet BFF post-birth video goes viral

"The 'I’m so proud of you' has me in tears"

Updated Mar. 25, 2024
Viral & Trending, Community & Friendship
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Labor & Delivery

How to use a birthing ball during labor

3. Leaning against the ball, on all fours

Updated Apr. 03, 2024
Labor & Delivery, Pregnancy Products
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Labor & Delivery

Early labor: How to know when it starts—and what to do when it does

Wondering what to do in early labor? Spoiler alert: Rest, eat and move, mama!

Updated Apr. 01, 2024
Labor & Delivery
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Real Feeding Stories from Real Mamas

Breastfeeding is a marathon—and women’s bodies pay the price

We love our babies more than anything, and sometimes we feel like we have to sacrifice ourselves in order to prove our devotion.

Updated Aug. 14, 2024
Real Feeding Stories from Real Mamas, Motherly Stories
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News

Redditors claim Ozempic helped them get pregnant—and some doctors agree

Women with PCOS are getting pregnant after struggling with infertility for years.

Updated Mar. 25, 2024
News, Health & Wellness
Steve from Blues Clues in viral video 2024
Viral & Trending

Steve from ‘Blues Clues’ shared what we all needed after that Nickelodeon documentary

"Hey. I'm checking in."

Updated Mar. 25, 2024
Viral & Trending
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Celebrity News

Cameron Diaz feels ‘beyond lucky’ to welcome her second child at 51

Baby Cardinal joins big sister Raddix, who was born in December 2019.

Updated Mar. 25, 2024
Celebrity News
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