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Do babies speak a “secret language”? A viral TikTok has parents all curious

At one predictable moment, a baby onscreen bursts into laughter, and parents gleefully scribble across the screen: “I think she understood.”

Updated Aug. 22, 2025
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10 healthy cereal options to get you through busy school mornings

Even as an RD, I don’t always have it in me to make breakfast from scratch.

Updated Aug. 25, 2025
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American Girl just gave us plush versions of our childhood obsessions (and my inner Molly McIntire stan is living)

Each doll is $65 and comes with a board book. Your inner child is not included but will probably show up uninvited anyway.

Updated Aug. 22, 2025
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Do moms ever get to ‘bed rot’ again? This viral debate hits hard

In her video, which has more than 2 million views, DiDonato said the second she had her baby, she stopped sitting down

Updated Aug. 22, 2025

2025 State of Motherhood Survey

Motherhood can be so many things. And we want to hear what it’s like for you in 2025.

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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.

Updated Aug. 08, 2025
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Why stress during pregnancy affects your baby’s gut health

“The upshot is that pregnant women should be pampered if we want the best for their babies.”

Updated Jul. 31, 2025
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French baby names are having a moment—and Olivia Culpo’s pick shows exactly why

French baby names offer a quiet magic that touches on meaning, sound, and feeling all at once.

Updated Jul. 17, 2025
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Florida just made parking easier for pregnant moms—could your state be next?

The CDC notes that many pregnancy complications, such as preeclampsia or pelvic instability, impact walking or standing.

Updated Jul. 25, 2025
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Why some moms check every backpack on a playdate—and what it says about parenting today

When does checking a child’s belongings become a tool for guidance, and when does it cross the line?

Updated Aug. 28, 2025
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Mom’s 6-year-old asks the kind of questions that leave parents laughing—and low-key rethinking life

“Why are you always going to work but never have any money?” to “When I sneeze do my bones come out?”

Updated Aug. 28, 2025
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The hidden labor behind kids’ birthdays—and why moms are done carrying it alone

A mom’s Reddit post reveals the hidden labor behind kids’ birthdays, from planning to presents, and why recognition matters.

Updated Aug. 28, 2025
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They went in for a 38-week appointment… and came home with a baby

At 38 weeks pregnant, they expected a quick check-in with their doctor and then to head back home to keep preparing for their baby’s arrival.

Updated Aug. 27, 2025
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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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To the mama whose baby flew the nest

When our kids leave the nest, they aren’t the only ones who have new opportunities and possibilities ahead. As parents, we do too.

Updated Jul. 28, 2023
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Back-to-school shopping? Buckle is the one-stop shop you need to know about.

Hit one store, get everything you need, and boom—you’re done.

Updated Jul. 28, 2023
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Kylie Jenner regrets getting plastic surgery, says she wishes she could ‘do it all differently’

"And I just wish, obviously, I never got them done to begin with."

Updated Jul. 27, 2023
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Samantha Mathews on the realities of being a gestational surrogate

“It was such a rewarding experience to watch someone else become a mother"

Updated Jul. 27, 2023
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Flame retardants ‘widely detected’ in U.S. breast milk, study shows

In 100% of the samples tested, researchers found some level of 25 different types of brominated flame retardants (BFRs). Here’s what to know.

Updated Jul. 26, 2023
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Weighted sleep sacks, blankets, and swaddles aren’t safe, pediatricians warn

One such weighted product was linked to at least one infant death, according to regulators.

Updated Jul. 26, 2023
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These are the baby girl names you’ll regret using, according to a baby name expert

All jokes aside—you can't go wrong with whatever name you choose for your baby!

Updated Jul. 26, 2023
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Mom Mode activated: 10 ways to embrace the mayhem of a summer at home with kids

From DIY pizza night to family talent shows, here's how to make the most of every moment this summer.

Updated Nov. 15, 2023
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Ms. Rachel has a reminder for moms everywhere: ‘Perfection in parenting does not exist’

Ms. Rachel talks with Motherly about her upcoming collab with Blippi, how she balances work and family life, and why she advocates for children.

Updated Jul. 26, 2023
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Are energy drinks safe for kids?

Although amounts vary, most energy drinks contain 100 to 300 mg of caffeine per serving. Coffee has 95 mg.

Updated Jul. 25, 2023
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‘DWTS’ star Sharna Burgess claps back at critics of her baby son wearing a pink hair tie

"I don’t get this whole ‘pink is for girls’ [thing] and me putting a pink hair tie [doesn’t] symbolize anything."

Updated Jul. 25, 2023
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Some momfluencers are censoring their kids’ faces online—here’s why

"It’s just that children can’t consent to having photos online."

Updated Jul. 25, 2023
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The infant formula shortage led to unsafe feeding for many babies, study shows

Nearly half of parents surveyed had to rely on unsafe feeding methods during the 2022 crisis.

Updated Sep. 18, 2024
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The ‘Barbie’ movie broke the internet over the weekend—because it’s THAT good

Raise your hand if you, too, have been personally victimized by the Barbie movie (but in the best way).

Updated Jul. 24, 2023
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I hated exclusively pumping—but it was still so hard to quit

I dream about being done, about getting my body back and wearing a normal bra again.

Updated Jul. 20, 2023
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10 ways to support your baby’s early literacy skills

Here’s how to foster a love of reading from a young age.

Updated Jul. 21, 2023
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No, you don’t have to have dinner together every night to connect as a family

Dinnertime didn’t feel like a time of connection; it felt like a time of tension.

Updated Jul. 24, 2023
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