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balancing safety and curiosity - Motherly

Parents say curiosity matters—then tell kids “be careful” 27 times daily, according to research

It's clear we're walking a tightrope between fostering exploration and avoiding a trip to the ER.

Updated Nov. 04, 2025
Mother's touch explained

The surprising science behind a mother’s touch—and why it soothes babies so deeply

What if a simple stroke could flip a “safety switch” in your baby—and even calm you too?

Updated Nov. 04, 2025
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Is melatonin safe for kids? What every exhausted parent needs to know

Before you add it to cart, pediatrician Dr. Jessica Klein wants you to pump the brakes and get the facts.

Updated Oct. 31, 2025
10 tips from a therapist - Motherly

Child therapist “10 truths” go viral: What actually works at home

“When we know better, we do better and that’s how we break cycles"

Updated Nov. 03, 2025

2025 State of Motherhood Survey

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

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Soon To Be Dads

8 ways dads-to-be can truly show up during the third trimester

Eight concrete ways dads-to-be can show up in the third trimester. Learn warning signs, practice labor support and prep the fourth trimester. Practical, calm and evidence-based.

Updated Oct. 30, 2025
Things To Know About C-Sections

10 things seasoned moms want you to know about C-sections

Ten mom-tested truths about C-sections, backed by leading medical guidance, to help you plan your birth, advocate in the OR and recover with confidence.

Updated Oct. 30, 2025
cesarean delivery

New study uncovers a surprising link between C-sections and sleep

Every mom expects sleepless nights with a newborn. For those recovering from a C-section, that exhaustion may have a deeper cause.

Updated Oct. 20, 2025
Charlie Puth

Charlie Puth’s tender “Changes” video reveal shows he’s preparing for his biggest role yet—fatherhood

For Charlie, this reveal marks a personal milestone, and a glimpse into how love and family can shape creativity.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025
teacher explains grief to students

A teacher used a vase to explain grief to her fourth graders—and parents everywhere are learning from it

When Ryan Brazil told her students, “We make space for each other,” she offered a truth that extends well beyond her classroom.

Updated Nov. 05, 2025
CDC pasta recall

CDC expands pasta recall after 6 deaths: What parents need to know

The CDC has expanded a pasta recall tied to Listeria deaths—parents are urged to check their freezers now

Updated Nov. 04, 2025
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Pregnant? Bookmark these 13 articles now

A guide for every stage in your incredible journey.

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Women's History Month - Mom and grandma reading a book to her son

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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The co-founder of ByHeart shares 3 things parents need to know about the formula industry

Parents should feel confident in their choice, no matter how they feed their babies.

Updated Mar. 05, 2024
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Would you trade chores with your kids?

This viral hack sparked some serious debate.

Updated Jan. 26, 2024
Abortion/reproductive rights rally

Data shows nearly 65,000 pregnancies from rape have occurred in states with abortion bans

14 U.S. states adopted near-total abortion bans immediately after the Supreme Court overturned Roe.

Updated Jan. 26, 2024
Sarah Snook at the Golden Globes 2024

Succession’s Sarah Snook opens up about being body-shamed for eating chocolate cake

"And all the while I am dying inside,” she recalled.

Updated Jan. 26, 2024
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12 smart airplane travel tips from a mother of three kids 4 and under

Got a trip coming up? Get your Notes app ready.

Updated Apr. 18, 2025
RumerWillisRegistry

These are the 6 baby registry items Rumer Willis says are must-haves

Working on your registry? Rumer Willis has you covered.

Updated Feb. 08, 2024
Ectopic pregnancy viral video

Touching video shows mom’s ‘village’ show up after her pregnancy loss

"It makes me sad because I wish that everyone had a community like that."

Updated Jan. 25, 2024
Jason and Kylie Kelce

Kylie Kelce’s response to Jason ‘not asking for permission’ to go shirtless is TOP NOTCH

He explains he simply wanted to make a good impression upon meeting Taylor Swift.

Updated Jan. 25, 2024
Flight attendant mom tiktok

Flight attendant mom gets entire plane in on her son’s 9th birthday surprise

"If I could get you all, on the count of three, to tell Caleb what state he’s actually going to today."

Updated Jan. 25, 2024
Tween using skincare

‘Sephora kids’ and the concerning influence of social media on tween girls

It’s a far cry from their millennial parents’ trips to Claire’s for cheap eyeshadow.

Updated Jan. 29, 2024
Viral video about kids' birthday parties

Mom requests we bring back simple ‘cake and pizza’ birthday parties, please and thanks

"I have felt 5% of the stress I felt for previous birthdays."

Updated Jan. 25, 2024
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Try these 3 foundational steps with your baby to get better sleep, according to a lactation consultant

Here’s how to build confidence, establish a feeding routine, and yes, get more sleep at night.

Updated Jan. 24, 2024
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Becoming a mother helped me connect to the natural world: Birthing an ecological self

Modern life had not prepared me for this transition. I did not know how to be feral.

Updated Jan. 24, 2024
sweater shaver

This sweater shaver refreshed all my knits—and it’s less than $30

Is this my new hobby? You bet.

Updated Jan. 24, 2024
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