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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

Pregnancy

White House links Tylenol in pregnancy to autism—what moms really need to know

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

Children's Health

Florida considers ending school vaccine mandates—AAP shares concerns for kids

What does this change mean for kids in the classroom, and how can families stay protected if the policy moves forward?

Updated Sep. 08, 2025

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

Luke Combs Instagram pregnancy announcement

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

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

A rare, candid account of pregnancy loss, plus gentle resources for parents carrying grief privately.

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

It wasn’t about sharing toys, leaving daycare, or even a scary dream

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

Toddler, News, Parenting, 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

Why thousands of parents are obsessed with this playful lesson on ‘minding your business’

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

Mom hits record as her son shares a truth about parenting that’s stopping people mid-scroll

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Viral & Trending

Mom braces for chaos—but her toddler’s response to the crying baby stuns her

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Toddler

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

Parenting

Why ‘dolphin parenting’—rooted in Harvard’s longest study—could be the secret to confident, creative kids

They have clear expectations — bedtime, chores, kindness to siblings — but they also leave room for play, choice and mistakes.

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

Parenting

10 magical ways to celebrate Diwali with your family—and make memories that shine

Diwali is the perfect chance to slow down and make memories that glow just as brightly as the candles on your windowsill.

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

Parenting

Toddler

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

It wasn’t about sharing toys, leaving daycare, or even a scary dream

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

Toddler, News, Parenting, 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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Viral & Trending

Please, no, let’s not wear dresses over jeans again

There are some fashion trends that need to stay in the past where they belong!

Updated Dec. 22, 2022

Viral & Trending, Style

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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

mom showing how to minimize tantrums by calming her daughter down during christmas

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