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Baby Names

The influencer baby names making it from our FYP to actual birth certificates

Could Addison be the new Ashley?

Updated Sep. 02, 2025

Baby Names

Work & Motherhood

The model who turned her maternity brand into a lifeline for isolated moms

Updated Sep. 02, 2025

Work & Motherhood

Child

New poll reveals how little freedom kids have today—and why experts say it’s hurting them

Digital devices are deeply embedded in modern childhood, and the Harris Poll shows just how much they shape kids’ daily lives.

Updated Sep. 02, 2025

Child, Child Learn & Play, Parenting

News

Why pets are drawn to pregnant bellies—and what it means for baby

As their paws pressed down, her unborn baby kicked back, as if saying hello to his furry siblings.

Updated Aug. 29, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Ticks can hide in lashes: simple steps for after-outdoor checks and when to seek care

Updated Aug. 29, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health

Baby Health

Mississippi declares emergency as infant deaths rise—the crisis every parent should know about

Since 2014, more than 3,500 Mississippi infants have died before their first birthday.

Updated Aug. 26, 2025

Baby Health, Baby, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, News

Health & Wellness

Phones are out of class—now what? a mom’s guide to school phone bans

Reframing the Debate from Emergencies to Everyday Growth

Updated Aug. 26, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

How Blueland’s founder makes sustainable back-to-school shopping effortless and affordable

Her advice stems from real experience as both a mother and an entrepreneur who's tested countless products in search of ones that actually work for real families.

Updated Aug. 25, 2025

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide, Health & Wellness

Our Partners

Navigating Vaccination: Tips and Information for Moms

Chatting about vaccinations with your pediatrician doesn’t have to feel overwhelming! Check out where you can find helpful info to prep for your next visit and learn why it matters.

Updated Aug. 20, 2025

Our Partners, Children's Health

Getting Pregnant

China develops pregnancy robot to support families facing infertility

Unlike an incubator that supports premature babies, this robot would replicate the entire gestational process from conception to delivery.

Updated Aug. 19, 2025

Getting Pregnant, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Infertility

Baby Names

The influencer baby names making it from our FYP to actual birth certificates

Could Addison be the new Ashley?

Updated Sep. 02, 2025

Baby Names

Pregnancy

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

Pregnancy

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

Pregnancy, News

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Pregnancy

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

Pregnancy, Baby Names

Parenting

New report shows AI bots are putting kids at risk—what parents can do now

Updated Sep. 08, 2025

Parenting, Child, Child Learn & Play, News, Teen, Teen Activities

News

Friends throw a surprise birthday at Costco—complete with hugs, pizza, and plenty of shopping carts

The clip shows hugs, laughter, and pizza by the slice—all in between shopping carts and a warehouse backdrop.

Updated Sep. 08, 2025

News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

Parenting

What children’s gender reveal reactions teach us about big feelings

It's important for parents to recognize that these reactions are not necessarily negative but are part of the child's way of processing the upcoming changes.

Updated Sep. 08, 2025

Parenting, 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.

News

A mom just set a Guinness World Record by running barefoot across Lego—and every parent knows how she trained for it

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Entertainment

Sesame Street is coming to YouTube—and parents say it’s the comfort watch kids need now

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

Entertainment, News, Viral & Trending, What To Watch

News

Teaching kids to spot ‘weaponized incompetence’ before it becomes a habit

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

New report shows AI bots are putting kids at risk—what parents can do now

AI chatbots—programs that can sound like celebrities, mimic real friendships, and feel surprisingly personal.

Updated Sep. 08, 2025

Parenting, Child, Child Learn & Play, News, Teen, Teen Activities

News

Friends throw a surprise birthday at Costco—complete with hugs, pizza, and plenty of shopping carts

The clip shows hugs, laughter, and pizza by the slice—all in between shopping carts and a warehouse backdrop.

Updated Sep. 08, 2025

News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

Parenting

What children’s gender reveal reactions teach us about big feelings

It's important for parents to recognize that these reactions are not necessarily negative but are part of the child's way of processing the upcoming changes.

Updated Sep. 08, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Toddler

This little girl’s bedtime clapback proves kids always have the last word

“Kids always know exactly how to cut you down at bedtime 😂.”

Updated Sep. 08, 2025

Toddler, News, Parenting, Toddler Sleep, 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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Motherly Stories

I’m a nonbinary mom. This is what I want people to know

While I may not feel comfortable wearing the label of “woman”, I possess no greater title than “mother".

Updated Jan. 12, 2023

Motherly Stories, Parenting

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Motherly Stories

The Marshall Fire forever changed the way I parent

Blindsided by the effects of a natural disaster, my son walked away with an unshakeable fear of the unknown—and I’ve spent months working with therapists on how to help him feel safe in this world again.

Updated Dec. 22, 2022

Motherly Stories, Parenting

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Celebrity News

Prince Harry says Meghan Markle’s miscarriage was a result of stress from U.K. media

Prince Harry opens up about his wife's miscarriage during the second part of his Netflix docuseries.

Updated Dec. 22, 2022

Celebrity News, Miscarriage & Loss

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Mental Health

Is it safe to take antidepressants during pregnancy?

Recent research suggests antidepressants aren’t as risky as we may think—or have been told.

Updated Dec. 14, 2022

Mental Health, Pregnancy

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

18 initial necklaces to show your love for your littles

From Roman rulers to Meghan Markle, wearing an initial around your neck is clearly always in style.

Updated Oct. 20, 2023

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides, Beauty & Style

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Children's Health

Reducing medical trauma in kids is straightforward. So why aren’t we doing it?

An expert shares how to make your kids feel more safe and comfortable with medical professionals.

Updated Jan. 12, 2023

Children's Health, Mental Health

Celebrity News

Beloved ‘Ellen’ show DJ Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss has died

"He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans."

Updated Dec. 22, 2022

Celebrity News, News

Baby Shopping Guide

12 best breastmilk coolers that will keep your breastmilk fresh and cold for hours

Pumping moms know one thing—they want to bring their precious milk home, so they need to keep it cold until they do.

Updated Aug. 04, 2025

Baby Shopping Guide, Postpartum Products

Little girl goes viral on TikTok for holiday recital reaction

Viral & Trending

Toddler lights up seeing her parents at recital in viral TikTok—because showing up is enough

Her reaction is EVERYTHING.

Updated Dec. 22, 2022

Viral & Trending

The Holidays

Announcing the 12 Days of Giveaways winners

See the prizes for Motherly's 12 Days of Giveaways 2022

Updated Dec. 13, 2022

The Holidays

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Viral & Trending

LA County grants 6-year-old girl a ‘unicorn license’ after she wrote them a sweet letter

A tweet showcasing a 6-year-old's letter to the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control recently went viral for the most precious reason.

Updated Dec. 22, 2022

Viral & Trending

Baby Names

These will be the most popular baby names of 2023

This list is full of baby name predictions—traditional, trendy, and everything in between!

Updated Dec. 22, 2022

Baby Names

mom leaning over her baby, learning how to teach baby to talk

Baby Milestones

Why you should be talking to your baby–even if they can’t answer you

Research shows that talking to your baby can help with their speech development.

Updated Jan. 19, 2023

Baby Milestones, Baby

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Holidays

Holidays are a recipe for tears and tantrums—here’s 4 ways to minimize the crash and burn

“If you can develop a sense of the patterns that are more likely to trigger tantrums for your child, you can play a little defense!"

Updated Jan. 27, 2023

Holidays, Motherly Stories

woman holding her stomach - fibroids and phthalates

Women's Health

Phthalates cause uterine fibroids, in vitro study confirms

Uterine fibroid growth is activated by chemicals found in everyday products, according to new research.

Updated Dec. 13, 2022

Women's Health, Infertility

formula feeding mom feeding her newborn baby a bottle

Real Feeding Stories from Real Mamas

8 things not to say to a formula-feeding mom—and 4 things you can

Being a formula-feeding mom is challenging in a society that heavily promotes, and sometimes even glamorizes, the breastfeeding journey.

Updated Dec. 22, 2022

Real Feeding Stories from Real Mamas, Motherly Stories

Viral & Trending

Santa’s beautiful story goes wildly viral—and no, you won’t make it through without sobbing

"Turn that final corner, and poof. Real life disappears. All the waiting, all the crying, all the pooping, just melts away. And you’re face-to-face with the grandest illusion of all: Me."

Updated Dec. 22, 2022

Viral & Trending, Christmas