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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

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

Luke Combs Instagram pregnancy announcement

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.

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.

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.

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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Food

Mom shares simple hack to prevent cut apples from browning

Two simple ingredients can help those cut apples stay looking fresh until lunch time.

Updated Sep. 08, 2023

Food, Home

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Community & Friendship

I miss the village of motherhood I never got to experience

I am not alone and, yet, I feel so utterly lonely and isolated.

Updated Sep. 07, 2023

Community & Friendship, Life

Women's Health

It takes a village… but who should be in yours?

When it comes to building your postpartum care team, it’s hard to know where to start. Here’s a good roster.

Updated May. 22, 2024

Women's Health, Community & Friendship

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News

When the childcare cliff comes, moms will (literally) pay the price

The loss of pandemic-era funding for childcare centers will inevitably force more moms to leave the workforce.

Updated Sep. 20, 2023

News, Work & Motherhood

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Mental Health

It’s time to talk about post-weaning anxiety

More than 50% of mothers experience anxiety after weaning, a survey from Aeroflow Breastpumps shows.

Updated Feb. 02, 2024

Mental Health, Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules

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Home Shopping Guides

15 best Montessori shelves to encourage play and discourage clutter–a winning combo!

Organize your child’s playroom with Montessori shelves that inspire intentional play.

Updated Mar. 11, 2025

Home Shopping Guides, Child Learn & Play

News

ADHD medication shortage adds stress for families during back-to-school season

Without ADHD medication, many students are at risk of failing or being held back.

Updated Sep. 08, 2023

News, Health & Wellness

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Season 15

Professor Katheryn Russell-Brown on 12 amazing black women in the civil rights movement

"Children's life stories are big."

Updated Sep. 08, 2023

Season 15, Our Partners

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Women's Health

Why your periods change in your 40s

Things might start getting weird—but that’s actually perfectly normal.

Updated Sep. 08, 2023

Women's Health, Health & Wellness

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Women's Health

Almost 50% of women hesitant to discuss pregnancy concerns with their provider, CDC survey finds

The survey also found that 1 in 5 women feel ignored or mistreated during prenatal appointments.

Updated Sep. 08, 2023

Women's Health, Pregnancy

Mom shares funny TikTok hairstyles for postpartum hair

Viral & Trending

Mom shares hilarious ways to ‘style’ postpartum hair, and it’s everything

Perhaps this is the "hack" we all need?

Updated Sep. 07, 2023

Viral & Trending

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Celebrity News

Kourtney Kardashian emotionally reveals she underwent ‘urgent fetal surgery’

"I will be forever grateful to my incredible doctors for saving our baby’s life."

Updated Sep. 06, 2023

Celebrity News

Viral & Trending

Little Sleepies features baby with hemangioma in ads—and parents everywhere are here for it

Representation matters, even for babies!

Updated Sep. 06, 2023

Viral & Trending

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Mental Health

Study finds mom-led group therapy for PPD could be key to recovery

Connecting with a mom who’s been through PPD too led to positive changes lasting up to 5 months.

Updated Sep. 06, 2023

Mental Health, Postpartum

woman using laptop - laid off on maternity leave

Work & Motherhood

To the mama looking for work

My career fueled me—but I was laid off on maternity leave. Now, I’m forced to reassess who I am.

Updated Sep. 06, 2023

Work & Motherhood, Career & Money

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Viral & Trending

Women and moms are showing support for Sophie Turner amid her divorce from Joe Jonas

Rumors of the couple's separation began swirling over Labor Day weekend.

Updated Sep. 22, 2023

Viral & Trending, Celebrity News

Divorce

The dangers of #DivorceGoals

Divorce is tricky. Divorce with kids involved is even trickier.

Updated Sep. 05, 2023

Divorce, Motherly Stories

Viral & Trending

This mom was shamed for soothing her baby on the exit row of an airplane

"No. A hard No! You can bounce your sweet babe in the back of the plane."

Updated Sep. 05, 2023

Viral & Trending

Boy fills up bucket of reusable water balloons

News

AAP warns parents about major safety risk of magnets found in reusable water balloons

"This is a reminder that children can be seriously injured or die if they swallow high-powered magnets."

Updated Sep. 05, 2023

News, Safety

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Women's Health

Should you try an at-home menopause test?

We love to see expanded access and innovation in women’s health, but accuracy matters more.

Updated Sep. 01, 2023

Women's Health, It's Science

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