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Pregnant moms are losing safe places to give birth—and rural families are paying the price

Because in parts of rural America, it’s not just hard to find a place to give birth. It’s becoming nearly impossible.

Dad charges his 6-year-old rent—what parents are saying might surprise you

A dad calmly asks his daughter for $3 in rent and $1 for utilities, setting the stage for a monthly tradition that’s part parenting lesson, part playful game.

The 8 a.m. toddler birthday party that’s winning over exhausted parents

When she invited guests to an 8 a.m. birthday breakfast, she wasn’t sure how it would land. But the idea quickly went viral on Instagram.

Converse just launched a Bluey collab and the adult sizes are already selling out

You might say we're "head over Heelers" about these.

The Motherly Podcast Season 21

Popular sugar cookies sold at Target recalled in 20 states for wood contamination

Target’s Favorite Day Bakery Frosted Sugar Cookies have been voluntarily recalled due to possible wood contamination.

Crowd erupts as baby’s first steps steal the show at WNBA game

One little girl in a pink bow crawled out to an early lead. Cameras zoomed in. Parents cheered from across the court. But then, she paused. Wobbled. And… stood up.

The best states to have a baby in 2025 (and the 10 that need to do better)

For many parents, the financial and logistical realities of birth are prompting a bigger question: What does “baby-friendly” actually look like when you’re the one giving birth?

One mom sang to her ‘slacker boob’—and every pumping parent felt seen

From diss track to anthem, this viral breastfeeding reel is sparking a bigger convo: Why is one boob always the underachiever—and why are we so hard on ourselves when it is?

Butter recall issued after allergen warning—what parents need to know

Bunge North America has voluntarily recalled more than 64,000 pounds of its NH European Style Butter Blend after discovering the product contained an undeclared milk allergen

A 30-year-old embryo just became a newborn—and his big sister is already a mom

This is a story where time folds in on itself: a child conceived in one century, born in another, sharing DNA with a sister who now tucks her own children into bed.

Smartphones before age 13 linked to higher risk of suicidal thoughts, aggression, and low self-worth

The percentage of young adults considered distressed or struggling increases by 9.5% for females and 7.0% for males when smartphones are owned before age 13.

This popular energy drink may accidentally contain alcohol—what parents need to know

“Consumption of the liquid in these cans will result in unintentional alcohol ingestion.”

Nearly 200,000 KidKraft play kitchens recalled after toddler’s tragic death—what parents need to know

The recall affects all KidKraft Farm to Table Play Kitchens, model number 53411.

Hailey Bieber just shared her pregnancy must-haves and they’re actually affordable

Dog rests his head on baby bump—then the kick comes

With up to 300 million scent receptors, dogs live in a world of smell, and they notice every tiny change.

New at-home lab test gives postpartum mothers real answers—before the six-week checkup

“We test hundreds of biomarkers during pregnancy. Then we test nothing.”

A new mom lost it over a BLT—and every parent understands why

“George ate the effing BLT while I was in the other room feeding the baby. I cried. We have since made amends.”

The baby shower comment that ended a friendship—and what it reveals about how women fail each other

“We’re groomed to just make things okay, push it away, push it aside, and move forward.”

Were you raised in a family that offered real sleep support?

“Napping still makes me anxious, and I live alone.”