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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

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. 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

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

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

Grandparents & Extended Families

What if paying grandparents for child care could solve America’s childcare crisis?

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Grandparents & Extended Families, News, Parenting, Relationships

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

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

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

Mom lets grandparents break the rules—and it’s winning hearts online

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Motherly

Mom loses her patience—but what she does next is teaching parents everywhere

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Motherly, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

A 9-year-old’s English lessons for her dad are melting hearts everywhere

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

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

Parenting

Mom lets grandparents break the rules—and it’s winning hearts online

When it comes to childcare, sometimes letting grandparents do their thing is the best parenting hack

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

A 9-year-old’s English lessons for her dad are melting hearts everywhere

e. And a 9-year-old teacher whose mantra—“It takes process”—is turning everyday lessons into heartwarming TikTok magic.

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

This classroom chant about “private parts” is stirring debate—but experts say it may save lives

How we talk about body boundaries matters as much as what we say.

Updated Oct. 07, 2025

Parenting, News, Safety, 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.

State of Motherhood

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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Postpartum

I became a 4th trimester traveling physician to transform postpartum care

Our system does not adequately address the medical struggles postpartum mothers face. I’m trying to make changes, one home visit at a time

Updated Apr. 13, 2023

Postpartum, Fourth Trimester

Celebrity News

Hilary Swank reveals she gave birth to twins in adorable Easter photo

"Posting from pure heaven."

Updated Apr. 10, 2023

Celebrity News

Teen

To my tween: I miss who you were, but love who you’re becoming

“When you were young, we shared everything—kisses, hugs, my favorite comfy living-room lazy-boy, even my bed on most nights when you were scared of the dark and needed Mommy. That was then.”

Updated Apr. 13, 2023

Teen, Motherly Stories

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Baby Health

12-month-old baby health & growth guide

And suddenly, you have a toddler.

Updated Apr. 18, 2023

Baby Health, Baby Milestones

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Style

This trendy fashion brand will pay you to send back the clothes you don’t want anymore–even the ‘unwearable’ ones

“You get rid of stuff you no longer want and we get to make clothes with recycled materials.”

Updated Apr. 06, 2023

Style, Home

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Baby Health

11-month-old baby health & growth guide

Your growing 11-month-old is finding their footing (literally).

Updated Apr. 18, 2023

Baby Health, Baby Milestones

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Meal Planning & Shopping

Redditor reveals the best way to save money at the grocery store and reduce food waste

'Plan a day to do all your shopping.'

Updated Apr. 06, 2023

Meal Planning & Shopping, Food

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Celebrity News

Jeremy Renner shares how his 10-year-old daughter handled his near-fatal snowplow accident

"She said she's scared. She said she loved me."

Updated Apr. 07, 2023

Celebrity News

Viral & Trending

Hilarious parody video about Facebook mom groups is almost TOO accurate

"Never post your kid eating, sitting in a car seat or anything that has to do with sleep. If you do that, all hell is going to break loose."

Updated Apr. 07, 2023

Viral & Trending

Lea Michele holding her son on the beach

Celebrity News

Lea Michele says ‘it’s hard not to break down and cry’ while toddler son is hospitalized

She revealed her son is back in the hospital for a second time due to "a scary health issue."

Updated Apr. 06, 2023

Celebrity News

Celebrity News

Broadway star shares she had a miscarriage while performing on stage in heartbreaking post

"On Monday April 3rd, I performed on stage for 2000 people while having a miscarriage."

Updated Apr. 06, 2023

Celebrity News

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

Looking to reduce toxins in your home? These eco-friendly laundry detergents can help

It's an easy swap to make that benefits your family and the environment.

Updated Mar. 22, 2024

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide, Home Shopping Guides

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News

New Zealand women’s soccer team won’t be wearing white shorts anymore

The women’s soccer team said its players would not wear white shorts at the World Cup this summer.

Updated Apr. 05, 2023

News

Mom in viral tiktok about strong-willed daughters

Viral & Trending

This viral TikTok is for all mamas of strong-willed daughters—because the world needs them

“This isn't going to be a post of me bashing my daughter, but she was extremely difficult."

Updated Apr. 10, 2023

Viral & Trending

Our Partners

10 Mother’s Day gift ideas for every mom in your life

If you find yourself searching for gift ideas that will tell her how amazing she is and encourage her to take a break and practice some much-needed self-care, but you don’t know where to start, we’re here to help.

Updated Apr. 05, 2023

Our Partners, Mother's Day