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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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This time-lapse proves moms are never off the clock

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This Is Birth

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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Celebrity News

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

Celebrity News

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Season 15

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

Season 15, Our Partners

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Children's Health

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

Children's Health, Baby Health

News

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

News, Safety, Sleep Safety

Viral & Trending

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

Viral & Trending

Our Partners

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

Our Partners, Entertainment, videoplayerexempt, What To Watch

Viral & Trending

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

Viral & Trending, What To Watch

Children's Health

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

Children's Health, Teen Health

Meal Planning & Shopping

Little Lunches makes meal planning easier than ever for parents

Yes, even if you’re raising the choosiest eaters!

Updated Jul. 25, 2023

Meal Planning & Shopping, Food

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Celebrity News

‘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

Celebrity News

Viral & Trending

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

Viral & Trending, Parenting

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Baby Health

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

Baby Health, Children's Health

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Viral & Trending

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

Viral & Trending, What To Watch

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Food

Home cook is literally ‘in tears’ because of their ridiculously cheap hack for saving time in the kitchen

A small price to pay for this kind of convenience.

Updated Jul. 20, 2023

Food, Home

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Real Feeding Stories from Real Mamas

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

Real Feeding Stories from Real Mamas, Motherly Stories

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Baby Learn & Play

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

Baby Learn & Play, Parenting

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Parenting

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

Parenting, Motherly Stories

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Viral & Trending

A Georgia mom was asked to leave a waterpark after publicly breastfeeding her baby

"I’m just so upset and appalled and wanted to give a heads up to all the other moms out there."

Updated Jul. 21, 2023

Viral & Trending

Toddler Shopping Guides

Make mealtimes a breeze with the 5 best baby food makers for tiny tummies

With the right gear, you can steam and puree just about anything.

Updated Jul. 21, 2023

Toddler Shopping Guides, Baby Shopping Guide

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It's Science

Study shows fathers are key in supporting breastfeeding and safe sleep

But most dads surveyed weren’t up to date on best practices.

Updated Jul. 26, 2024

It's Science, Baby Feeding Tips

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