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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

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 & 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Viral & Trending

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

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Parenting, Safety

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

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

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.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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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We started our curated This is: Birth film series to give representation to the many varied ways that women give birth. Shot by talented independent videographers, these birth films can be a resource for the expecting mama or anyone who is curious to see what birth really looks like.

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Birth Stories

I didn’t bond with my baby right away—and that’s OK

I used to believe in love at first sight—until I gave birth.

Updated Nov. 06, 2023

Birth Stories, Motherly Stories

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Parenting

6 tips for raising highly sensitive children—from a therapist and mom

My own journey has shown me that this sensitivity might be overwhelming at times, but it’s also an incredible gift.

Updated Sep. 25, 2023

Parenting, Children's Health

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Motherly Stories

Be the pier, not the ocean: On taming tantrums

I’m raising a Pisces, which means every emotion mounts like a tidal wave at her back.

Updated Sep. 25, 2023

Motherly Stories, Parenting

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Celebrity News

Everyone is loving the adorable moments between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s mom

Have you ever looked as happy with your partner’s mom as Taylor Swift did last night?

Updated Sep. 25, 2023

Celebrity News

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Our Partners

No Pup’s too small: 3 empowering lessons my preschooler learned in ‘PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie’

What began as a cozy, casual movie day turned into a full-blown journey of empowerment.

Updated Nov. 15, 2023

Our Partners, Entertainment, What To Watch

Viral & Trending

This mom says ‘connected parenting’ is a better style than ‘gentle parenting’

Mom says she prefer the term 'connected parenting' instead of 'gentle parenting.'

Updated Sep. 25, 2023

Viral & Trending

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Life

TikToker shares smart money-saving paperless towel hack

“This is a good money-saving tip.”

Updated Sep. 22, 2023

Life, Home

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Motherly Stories

11 women on their surprise pregnancies

What happens when things don’t go to plan?

Updated Sep. 27, 2023

Motherly Stories, Pregnancy

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Motherly Stories

Creating a safe haven for your child: 5 simple, impactful ways to build a cozy home

Having a shelter that is more than just four walls and a roof can be life-changing.

Updated Sep. 22, 2023

Motherly Stories, Home

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Baby Names

1,000 baby boy names from A to Z

Looking for boy name inspiration? Look no further.

Updated May. 17, 2024

Baby Names

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It's Science

Dimming lights at night may lower risk of gestational diabetes, study shows

Finding ways to limit light at night during pregnancy could reduce your risk.

Updated Sep. 22, 2023

It's Science, Pregnancy

Viral & Trending

‘Paw Patrol’ spinoff introduces viewers to a new, non-binary character

"I wanted to write a nonbinary character that was aspirational and incredibly cool, someone for the pups (and kids at home) to look up to."

Updated Sep. 22, 2023

Viral & Trending, What To Watch

Viral & Trending

Hooray! The first-ever ‘Bluey’ video game is launching later this fall

The first-ever Bluey video game launches Nov. 17th!

Updated Sep. 22, 2023

Viral & Trending

Mom describes the mental load of 'mom math'

Viral & Trending

This description of ‘mom math’ shows it takes a miracle for moms to ever leave the house

“It’s this mental backwards math you have to do any single time you want to go someplace."

Updated Sep. 22, 2023

Viral & Trending

Viral & Trending

Yes, you can now own an *NSYNC Little People collector set

You'll love 'em, this I promise you.

Updated Sep. 21, 2023

Viral & Trending, Shop

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Work & Motherhood

Supporting working parents is good for business, full stop

The founder of Superkin shares 3 ways companies can better support working parents—and 3 reasons why doing so is business-critical.

Updated Sep. 21, 2023

Work & Motherhood, Parenting

News

Study shows 2 in 5 kids experience verbal abuse by adults—here’s how parents can do better

The good news is there is still a chance to flip your word choices to intentionally build up the kids in your life.

Updated Sep. 20, 2023

News, Health & Wellness

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Women's Health

Infertility care is healthcare—and should be covered by insurance

The reintroduction of the Access to Infertility Treatment and Care Act aims to make that happen.

Updated Sep. 21, 2023

Women's Health, Infertility

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Children's Health

Covid hospitalizations rising among kids under 5, AAP says

“While children ages 0-4 are one-quarter of the overall U.S. child population, they comprise roughly half of recent COVID-19 hospital admissions.”

Updated Sep. 20, 2023

Children's Health, Child

Viral & Trending

Woman goes on solo vacation after her husband dropped the ball on trip-planning

"He's blowing up my phone saying that I am an AH for still going without him."

Updated Sep. 20, 2023

Viral & Trending

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