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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
Grandparents

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
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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

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Motherhood can be so many things. And we want to hear what it’s like for you in 2025.

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Cardi B

A maternal-health expert explains why Cardi B’s honesty about pregnancy depression matters

She admitted that thoughts of raising her baby alone and losing her partner’s companionship spiralled into sadness and depression.

Updated Oct. 09, 2025
Miscarriage rates

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. 09, 2025
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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
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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
Shoes that light up

A mom bought her daughter new shoes—then faced the reality of what safety means in America

“I had to break it to her that I’m so sorry, mama,” she says quietly in the video. “We can’t bring those to school.”

Updated Oct. 09, 2025
Grandparents

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
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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
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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
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Pregnant? Bookmark these 13 articles now

A guide for every stage in your incredible journey.

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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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Connie Britton opens up about single motherhood, guilt, and the power of community

The actress and advocate joins Motherly co-founder Liz Tenety to reflect on identity shifts, solo parenting, and what it means to ‘get your pink back.’

Updated May. 07, 2025
big brother

The way this 9-year-old carries his baby brother? We weren’t ready

He scoops up the baby with that perfect combo of strength, care, and pure big brother energy.

Updated May. 06, 2025
Rihanna Pregnancy

Rihanna showed up late to the Met Gala—and dropped the biggest surprise of the night

Rihanna, in a sculpted black corseted Marc Jacobs gown, revealed she’s expecting her third child with A$AP Rocky.

Updated May. 06, 2025
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This teacher’s PB&J lesson started with jelly on her arm—what came next was unforgettable

In a TikTok video that's rapidly winning the hearts of parents and educators alike, she transforms a potentially dry writing lesson about descriptive language into an unforgettable, laugh-out-loud experience involving bread bags, globs of peanut butter, and jelly-covered arms.

Updated May. 05, 2025
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Former middle school teacher shares the things she couldn’t say—but wishes parents knew

Former teacher Maggie Perkins has struck a nerve with parents everywhere in her viral TikTok where she shares the hygiene issues educators notice but can't always address directly with families. H

Updated May. 05, 2025
Mother's day sales 2025

15 things on sale we’d absolutely buy ourselves for Mother’s Day

Because we believe two things: You should never hesitate to treat yourself and you should never pay full price.

Updated May. 02, 2025
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Mom surprises her grandparents with twin pregnancy—50 years after they had twins of their own

A recent pregnancy announcement wasn't just personal news – it was a beautiful echo of her grandparents' past.

Updated May. 02, 2025
Toddler with an Allen wrench

Mom lets her toddler play quietly—what she finds in his room leaves her speechless

Bolts. Crib slats. Absolute disassembly. It’s giving Tool Time meets IKEA After Dark. The only thing missing is a tiny hard hat.

Updated May. 02, 2025
women in politics

Study reveals the powerful reason girls who see women run for office are more likely to vote

A groundbreaking study discovered that girls exposed to a woman running a viable campaign for a visible political office were significantly more likely to vote as adults

Updated May. 02, 2025
Type B mom

POV: You grow up with a Type B mom—and realize love doesn’t need to look perfect

Instead of curated toy bins and color-coded schedules, this home bursts with lived-in joy.

Updated May. 02, 2025
Introducing new sibling

“This could have been an email”: Toddler’s priceless reaction to meeting baby sister goes viral

Your toddler might look at this tiny new human like they're reviewing an unsatisfactory quarterly report.

Updated May. 01, 2025
Baby kicks explained

Mom finds the perfect way to describe baby kicks—and now everyone’s trying it

Kat breaks down the bizarrely beautiful feeling of baby movement with an analogy that’s not only spot-on but also incredibly easy to try for yourself.

Updated Apr. 30, 2025
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Single dad jokes he ‘loves all his kids equally,’ but his fridge tells another story

A recent TikTok video he shared, however, hints that one "child" might have a slight edge: his yellow Labrador retriever, Magnus.

Updated May. 01, 2025
Credit is @forthehome via Instagram

Pregnant wife challenges husband to wear a ‘baby bump’—his reaction is everything

The Cleveland, Ohio mom-to-be documented her husband's hilarious struggles on Instagram (@forthehome) as he attempted everyday tasks with his newfound "bump."

Updated May. 01, 2025
Baby reading

This baby is just 14 months old—but watch what happens when she picks up a book

Carrie writes on the video that they have been reading to Eliana since the day she was born, and now, she’s paying it forward.

Updated Apr. 29, 2025
girl dad

Girl dad sings his heart out to his baby daughter—and her awe-struck reaction says it all

In a now-viral TikTok with over 4.3 million views, a "girl dad" strums his heart out while his tiny (and very discerning) audience watches with a mix of awe

Updated Apr. 29, 2025
friend village

After getting divorced, two best friends moved in together—to raise six kids under one roof

When that TikTok from @s__june first crossed my feed, showing two best friends tackling household chores and parenting together after their divorces, I almost dropped my phone out of sheer jealousy.

Updated Apr. 28, 2025
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