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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

News

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

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

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

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

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

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

Postpartum

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

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

Postpartum, News

Parenting

Mom films midnight bedtime routine—what viewers say next sparks a parenting firestorm

Emily’s video struck a chord because it made parents reflect on their own evenings. Some saw a relatable slice of life; others saw red flags.

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Kid reacts to teacher's email to his parents

Viral & Trending

A teacher sends an unexpected email—what a family reads aloud brings everyone to tears

When a simple email from Wyatt’s teacher landed in the inbox, the family paused, smiled, and teared up

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Parenting

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.

Celebrity News

Here are all the celebrity babies born in 2021!

Wait until you hear her queenly name!

Our Partners

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.

Viral & Trending

Polar-opposite twins meet a puddle and parents can’t stop laughing

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Parenting, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play

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

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

Miscarriage & Loss, Celebrity News, Getting Pregnant, News

Parenting

Mom films midnight bedtime routine—what viewers say next sparks a parenting firestorm

Emily’s video struck a chord because it made parents reflect on their own evenings. Some saw a relatable slice of life; others saw red flags.

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Viral & Trending

A teacher sends an unexpected email—what a family reads aloud brings everyone to tears

When a simple email from Wyatt’s teacher landed in the inbox, the family paused, smiled, and teared up

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Parenting

Viral & Trending

Polar-opposite twins meet a puddle and parents can’t stop laughing

We all come into the world with innate differences in how we process the environment. For twins, those contrasts can feel especially stark.

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Parenting, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play

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

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Pregnant? Bookmark these 13 articles now

A guide for every stage in your incredible journey.

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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Celebrity News

Katy Perry’s 3-year-old daughter makes first-ever public appearance at her mom’s show

“Daisy made me whole and she healed me and she showed me how to play again.”

Updated Nov. 06, 2023

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Celebrity News

Andy Cohen shares his biggest parenting hacks—no pacifiers ever, for starters

Here are the must-hear hacks that are helping him survive raising his 4-year-old son Ben, and his 18-month-old daughter, Lucy.

Updated Nov. 06, 2023

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Updated Nov. 06, 2023

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This video of Ozzy Osbourne’s granddaughter watching her ‘Papa’ on TV is too cute for words

Few things are cooler than having Ozzy Osbourne for a “papa.”

Updated Nov. 06, 2023

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‘Selling Sunset’s Mary Fitzgerald opens up about miscarriage that left her ‘in shock’

"I just never let my mind go there. I was just optimistic and positive about it."

Updated Nov. 06, 2023

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Ms Rachel gets emotional talking about being bullied for her now-iconic voice

When she was a child, Ms Rachel was targeted by bullies because of her voice, which she now says is her "superpower."

Updated Nov. 06, 2023

Viral & Trending

News

Check your freezer—Tyson has recalled 30,000 pounds of dino-shaped chicken nuggets

There has been “one minor oral injury” related to the chicken nuggets, per the USDA.

Updated Nov. 06, 2023

News

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Motherly Stories

I just want a healthy baby—how I’m processing bad news in my third pregnancy

I’m writing this from the messy, raw, liminal space, where nothing is known and everything seems possible.

Updated Nov. 04, 2023

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Mental Health

Mentally healthy kids have parents who do these 7 things

An expert shares ways to help kids thrive as they grow, plus signs when more help is needed.

Updated Mar. 15, 2024

Mental Health, Children's Health

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Life

True sportsmanship—character that goes beyond the game

I had never seen such a show of compassion, especially from the losing team!

Updated Nov. 04, 2023

Life

Viral & Trending

We still love this mom’s emotional tribute to her second child: ‘You didn’t make me a mom. But you sure made me a better one”

Grab the tissues.

Updated Nov. 03, 2023

Viral & Trending

Mom talking about normalizing kids clothing

Viral & Trending

This mom’s list of ‘Things I won’t let my 4-year-old wear’ is deeply relatable

This mom isn't apologizing for not letting her daughter wear high heels, bikinis, and crop tops.

Updated Nov. 04, 2023

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Viral & Trending

Yes, you can raise your first kid as if it’s your third—here’s how

These trusty tips can help you become a seasoned pro as you navigate life as a first-time parent.

Updated Nov. 04, 2023

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Children's Health

School suspensions harms kids’ grades and their health, large study shows

Experts say suspensions should be considered “adverse childhood experiences,” because they put students at greater risk for chronic illnesses and mental health conditions.

Updated Nov. 07, 2023

Children's Health, It's Science