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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

Children's Health

An education expert’s plan for parents navigating climate anxiety in kids (when you’re scared too)

Updated Oct. 09, 2025

Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Mental Health

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. 10, 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

Pregnancy

Cardi B opened up about prenatal depression—and she’s helping moms feel less alone

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

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Pregnancy, Celebrity News, News

News

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. 10, 2025

News, Getting Pregnant, Miscarriage & Loss, Pregnancy

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

Viral & Trending

‘Is that a baby?’ The split-second that changed one driver’s morning

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Parenting, Safety

Parenting

Mom teaches son about periods—and the internet’s calling it a parenting masterclass

This mom turned laundry day into a powerful lesson on periods and empathy (and her son nailed it).

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

“Four feels like three!”: Ashley Graham and Kylie Kelce spark debate over the hardest child number

“I have found that four feels very similar to three.”

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Parenting, Celebrity News, 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.

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Parenting

Girl dad asks why his toddler watches his workouts—her answer has parents in stitches

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Work & Motherhood

This mom brought her baby to a meeting—and reminded us what true workplace support look

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Work & Motherhood, Career & Money, News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

Parenting

Baby wouldn’t stop crying—and this mom found a way to stay present through the noise

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Safety

Mom Genius baby gates recalled after safety warning—what parents need to know

No injuries have been reported, but a new recall is urging parents to stop using certain Mom Genius retractable safety gates immediately.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Safety, Parenting

Viral & Trending

‘Is that a baby?’ The split-second that changed one driver’s morning

Bus driver Barbara Baker spotted a toddler alone in the street, and her quick thinking turned a regular route into a real-life rescue.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Parenting, Safety

Parenting

Mom teaches son about periods—and the internet’s calling it a parenting masterclass

This mom turned laundry day into a powerful lesson on periods and empathy (and her son nailed it).

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

“Four feels like three!”: Ashley Graham and Kylie Kelce spark debate over the hardest child number

“I have found that four feels very similar to three.”

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Parenting, Celebrity News, News, 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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Viral & Trending

This is not a drill: CoComelon is on Cameo just in time for Christmas!

The easiest gift choice you'll make this season.

Updated Dec. 22, 2022

Viral & Trending, News

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Child Learn & Play

10 Bluey coloring pages for Bluey’s biggest fans

Bluey's biggest fans, unite! Color in the whole Heeler family with these Bluey coloring pages

Updated Dec. 09, 2022

Child Learn & Play, Entertainment

Labor and Delivery nurses go viral on TikTok

Viral & Trending

Labor and delivery nurses get fired for making fun of patients in a viral TikTok about their ‘icks’

Updated Dec. 22, 2022

Viral & Trending

Postpartum

Postpartum OCD and intrusive thoughts: What new moms need to know

How to tell the difference between intrusive thoughts and symptoms of something bigger.

Updated Dec. 09, 2022

Postpartum, Mental Health

Mom takes temperature of her sick child at home - Children's Tylenol shortage and how to treat fever in kids

Children's Health

Can’t find Children’s Tylenol or Motrin? Here’s how to safely reduce a fever in kids

Plus, what parents need to know about the Children's Tylenol shortage.

Updated Dec. 22, 2022

Children's Health, Baby Health

Celebrity News

Kourtney Kardashian reveals she’s no longer undergoing IVF treatments

She revealed she stopped IVF treatments 10 months ago.

Updated Dec. 22, 2022

Celebrity News

Viral & Trending

‘Tis the season to thank your Amazon delivery driver—with cash

All you need is your Alexa device!

Updated Dec. 22, 2022

Viral & Trending, The Holidays

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Viral & Trending

A real life ‘Home Alone’ moment—13 strangers hopped in a van for a 10+ hour drive after their flight got canceled

Of course, it's a woman who got them all together.

Updated Dec. 21, 2022

Viral & Trending, Travel

Celebrity News

Keke Palmer’s pregnancy is hopeful news to the PCOS community

The soon-to-be-mama has PCOS, too.

Updated Dec. 21, 2022

Celebrity News, Getting Pregnant

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Celebrity News

Ryan Reynolds reaction to Shania Twain using his name in her iconic song is EVERYTHING

Updated Dec. 21, 2022

Celebrity News

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Motherly Stories

Sorry, but I don’t miss the birthday party insanity from my kids’ early childhood

I paid my dues, and I’m glad my time is over.

Updated Dec. 21, 2022

Motherly Stories, Parenting

Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani on the red carpet with their kids

Celebrity News

Blake Shelton says being a family man is his #1 priority in life now: ‘I don’t want any regrets’

Updated Dec. 21, 2022

Celebrity News

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

Tired, achy feet? These comfy compression socks can help

For pregnancy, postpartum, and all the other stages of life, better circulation and comfort are always in style.

Updated Aug. 02, 2024

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide, Pregnancy Products

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News

North Carolina high school faces backlash after unannounced lockdown drill traumatizes students

Active shooter drills are implemented in more than 95% of schools across the country.

Updated Dec. 21, 2022

News

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Celebrity News

Kate Hudson on co-parenting with three different dads: ‘I feel like we’re killing it’

Her children range from just post-toddlerhood to adulthood.

Updated Dec. 21, 2022

Celebrity News

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Self Care

Why journaling is my secret to staying grounded–and 10 guided journals that make it simple

Because being intentional with your self-care is important.

Updated Apr. 03, 2025

Self Care, Postpartum Products

Holidays

It’s OK to feel different about the holidays

With a little attention to your emotional experience of majority-culture holidays, you can model for your kids and family how to navigate our multicultural world in a way that adapts and celebrates and is meaningful to you.

Updated Dec. 01, 2023

Holidays, Parenting