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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

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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

Parenting

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

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

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

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

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

Toddler

Toddler says she’s ‘sad’ at bedtime—nothing prepares mom for reason why

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

Toddler, News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

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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Answers to all of your sleep training questions.

Updated May. 03, 2023

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Updated Apr. 26, 2023

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Mom advises parents to choose baby names their kids won’t ‘outgrow’

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“Let's review some of the photos she's taken.”

Updated Apr. 24, 2023

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Motherly Stories

I just left teaching: Here are 5 things that will stick with me forever

After a decade of teaching, I’ve realized: once a teacher, always a teacher.

Updated Apr. 24, 2023

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Mom’s viral video is a scary reminder of how inappropriate YouTube Kids can be

One mom recently went viral for showing how easily a scary or potentially unsafe video can worm its way into the YouTube Kids algorithm—and potentially past your own security settings.

Updated Apr. 28, 2023

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Travel

Grandma wins over social media with unusual hobby: ‘I have to continually pinch myself’

What else have they experienced? Maybe too much to recount.

Updated Apr. 19, 2023

Travel, Grandparents & Extended Families

Food

Veggie pasta sauce is this mama’s secret to healthy kids meals—and it tastes like the OG SpaghettiOs

Will you try it with your picky eater?

Updated Apr. 18, 2023

Food, Viral & Trending

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Health & Wellness

New data reveals the troubling reason tampons have gotten so much more expensive

“The price of a regular box of Tampax has gone up from $9 to $11.”

Updated Apr. 20, 2023

Health & Wellness, Women's Health

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Mom shares genius packing hacks for kids—and, yes, this will change the way you pack

Vacation prep has never been easier.

Updated Apr. 17, 2023

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Home

Mom warns against the common charcuterie board cleaning technique that could destroy your serveware

'I made that mistake.'

Updated Apr. 20, 2023

Home, Home & Gear

C-Section

How I used hypnobirthing for my planned C-section

People having C-sections are deserving of a positive birth experience, too.

Updated Apr. 21, 2023

C-Section, Motherly Stories

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Motherly Stories

A case for retiring the birthday party goodie bag

I love to throw birthday parties but continue to wonder, are goodie bags really worth it for moms already stretched so thin?

Updated Apr. 27, 2023

Motherly Stories

mother comforting daughter at home on bed - how to talk to teens about suicide

Mental Health

Talking to teens about suicide and self-harm can save lives

But there are insidious myths that often prevent parents from having these conversations.

Updated Aug. 07, 2024

Mental Health, Teen Health

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Food

My 5-year-old asked to go plant-based: This is what we learned

If your child would like to make a similar choice, here are tips and takeaways from our experience as we supported our daughter in her meat-free journey.

Updated Apr. 21, 2023

Food, Motherly Stories

mom kissing daughter spreading awareness on how to help families with autism

Motherly Stories

My son has autism: Here are 5 things you can do to help families like ours thrive

I believe that people are inherently good, and any missteps when dealing with autism come from people with good intentions just not sure what to do or say.

Updated Mar. 25, 2024

Motherly Stories, Relationships