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Child Learn & Play

25 phrases to inspire confidence in your child

5. "You can do hard things."

Updated Oct. 01, 2025

Child Learn & Play, Child, Parenting

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Parenting

Why thousands of parents are obsessed with this playful lesson on ‘minding your business’

“This is your business. This is her business.”

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Car Seat Safety

Hundreds of thousands of car seats pulled: What parents need to know now

Updated Oct. 02, 2025

Car Seat Safety, News, Parenting, Safety

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AI can now scan a mammogram and reveal a woman’s 5-year cancer risk—what moms should know

This technology could give mothers greater agency, earlier signals, and more opportunities—not just more anxiety.

Updated Oct. 01, 2025

News, Motherly

Pregnancy

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

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

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

Parenting

How much does daycare really cost? Moms across the U.S. share the shocking range

If you’ve ever wondered how much daycare might set you back, you’re not alone.

Updated Sep. 12, 2025

Parenting, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Safety

Health & Wellness

A pediatrician’s quick action saved his daughter from choking—here’s the skill he says all parents need

Here’s how one dad saved his daughter—and the skills that can save yours, too.

Updated Sep. 08, 2025

Health & Wellness, Baby, Baby Health, Children's Health, Parenting

Children's Health

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

Children's Health, Baby, Baby Health, Health & Wellness, News, Parenting

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

Pregnancy

The surprising reason morning sickness may be good for you and your baby

Researchers say it may be a sign of a healthy, finely tuned immune system working behind the scenes.

Updated Sep. 29, 2025

Pregnancy, News

Celebrity News

Shaun Alexander reveals baby no. 14 is on the way—inside life with his 13 kids

From NFL stardom to fathering a bustling household, Shaun Alexander’s journey shows what family connection looks like at scale.

Updated Sep. 26, 2025

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

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Celebrity News

Luke Combs’ sons had the sweetest role in announcing baby no. 3

Luke Combs shares a heartwarming family moment as he and Nicole announce baby no. 3 with their sons in tow

Updated Sep. 26, 2025

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

Viral & Trending

First-pet reveal melts hearts—and what parents can prep before bringing home a kitten

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Parenting

Miscarriage & Loss

Kylie Kelce starts to tell a happy story, then remembers the appointment that changed everything

A rare, candid account of pregnancy loss, plus gentle resources for parents carrying grief privately.

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

Miscarriage & Loss, Celebrity News, Getting Pregnant, News

Toddler

Toddler says she’s ‘sad’ at bedtime—nothing prepares mom for reason why

It wasn’t about sharing toys, leaving daycare, or even a scary dream

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

Toddler, News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

Health & Wellness

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.

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Here are all the celebrity babies born in 2021!

Wait until you hear her queenly name!

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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.”

Viral & Trending

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.

Parenting

Why thousands of parents are obsessed with this playful lesson on ‘minding your business’

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

Mom hits record as her son shares a truth about parenting that’s stopping people mid-scroll

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Viral & Trending

Mom braces for chaos—but her toddler’s response to the crying baby stuns her

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Toddler

Viral & Trending

First-pet reveal melts hearts—and what parents can prep before bringing home a kitten

A child meeting her first pet and instantly understanding the weight of that new life.

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Parenting

Parenting

Why ‘dolphin parenting’—rooted in Harvard’s longest study—could be the secret to confident, creative kids

They have clear expectations — bedtime, chores, kindness to siblings — but they also leave room for play, choice and mistakes.

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

Parenting

10 magical ways to celebrate Diwali with your family—and make memories that shine

Diwali is the perfect chance to slow down and make memories that glow just as brightly as the candles on your windowsill.

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

Parenting

Toddler

Toddler says she’s ‘sad’ at bedtime—nothing prepares mom for reason why

It wasn’t about sharing toys, leaving daycare, or even a scary dream

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

Toddler, News, Parenting, 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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Reading for pleasure has major benefits for kids, according to new research

Reading for pleasure is the gift that keeps giving.

Updated Aug. 05, 2024

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Celebrity News

Patrick Dempsey says newborns and toddlers are NOT the hardest to parent

His strong opinions left some parents pretty miffed.

Updated Nov. 13, 2023

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Celebrity News

‘Home Town’ star says her kids have never held a phone or tablet

"They’re getting filthy. They go outside, they play, they dig [and] they climb trees."

Updated Nov. 13, 2023

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"So that’s what's inside my head….."

Updated Nov. 13, 2023

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Nicky Hilton isn’t here for online trolls discussing her nephew’s appearance

Hilton said that those commenting about her nephew have “serious issues.”

Updated Nov. 13, 2023

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Mom shares TikTok of what house looks like when she’s not home for 11 days—and yikes

“My vacation would suddenly be extended until this was all cleaned,” wrote one commenter.

Updated Nov. 13, 2023

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This viral TikTok explains why it’s OK to set boundaries with your kids’ grandparents

The moms of TikTok strike again with another relatable video.

Updated Nov. 09, 2023

Viral & Trending, Grandparents & Extended Families

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This flight attendant who breastfed a passenger’s hungry baby is still our hero

"I felt a pinch in my heart," she shared.

Updated Nov. 09, 2023

Viral & Trending, Real Feeding Stories from Real Mamas

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Viral & Trending

Runner’s TikTok went viral as she documented a stranger following her in real-time

The video, which has now been viewed more than 2.4 million times, is a testament to the fear women feel every single day.

Updated Nov. 09, 2023

Viral & Trending, Fitness

Viral & Trending

The hair bow trend has us swooning

2023 has been declared the “year of the hair bow,” and we’re all in. Here’s how to pull it off—no matter your age.

Updated Nov. 09, 2023

Viral & Trending, Beauty & Style

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You have to watch this gorilla bond with two little kids over their iPad—it’s everything

Jenali loves his screen time!

Updated Nov. 09, 2023

Viral & Trending

Viral & Trending

Mom says she has savings accounts for her bio kids, but not for her stepdaughter

"I don't see why I have to do what her parents don't care to do."

Updated Nov. 09, 2023

Viral & Trending

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Health & Wellness

A special toothpaste could ease peanut allergies for adults

Immunotherapy toothpaste could be available for kids one day, too.

Updated Nov. 09, 2023

Health & Wellness, It's Science

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Would you try a ride-sharing service for kids?

HopSkipDrive is striving to provide safe, reliable transportation to children and teens.

Updated Nov. 13, 2023

News, Safety

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Parenting

5 ways to help kids receive constructive criticism—and learn from it

Constructive criticism is tough for everyone—especially kids.

Updated Nov. 09, 2023

Parenting, Child Learn & Play

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Motherly Stories

From labor to love: A more realistic timeline of parental love

I was too tired to have any feelings, if I'm being honest.

Updated Nov. 09, 2023

Motherly Stories

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Professional counselor perfectly nails why ‘gentle parenting’ is more for the parents than the kids in this viral TikTok

“It is ‘I want to learn how to regulate my own emotions, how to manage my own nervous system activation before deciding what to do in response to my child.’”

Updated Nov. 09, 2023

Viral & Trending, Parenting