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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.

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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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Work & Motherhood

Moms aren’t ‘better’ at parenthood—we just know no one else will do what we do

When the mental load of motherhood is getting heavy, it's okay to ask for help.

Updated Jan. 17, 2023

Work & Motherhood, Motherly Stories

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Life

Company lets you mail in your old, unwanted clothes for credit to purchase brand new gear

“Send your old crap back for recycling and your Closet Cash can be immediately used on new stuff,” the company succinctly puts it on its website

Updated Nov. 18, 2022

Life, Style

Child Shopping Guide

Timeless gifts that won’t end up in the giveaway pile by spring

From an award-winning play designer and mom of two.

Updated Aug. 06, 2024

Child Shopping Guide

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News

Carter’s just recalled these baby pajamas due to a puncture and laceration hazard

The footed-pajamas are being recalled due to metal wires inside of the fabric.

Updated Nov. 18, 2022

News

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Children's Health

Long hours spent at daycare don’t cause behavior problems, study finds

Childcare centers in five countries were studied, including the US.

Updated Dec. 06, 2022

Children's Health, Viral & Trending

A chimpanzee zoo embracing its baby after labor

Viral & Trending

Viral TikTok shows the emotional moment a mama chimpanzee meets her baby for the first time

Now THIS is the kind of video we all love to see.

Updated Dec. 06, 2022

Viral & Trending

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Holiday Gift Guides

20 toys from the Melissa & Doug Black Friday Sale you’ll thank yourself for buying

And they won't be in the giveaway pile by spring, either.

Updated Nov. 27, 2024

Holiday Gift Guides

Jennifer Aniston, pictured at the Golden Globes, recently opened up about her wish she froze her eggs - should i freeze my eggs?

Getting Pregnant

Should I freeze my eggs? What we can learn from Jennifer Aniston’s experience

Egg freezing isn't fertility insurance, but it can be a good option if you want to give yourself a little more time.

Updated Dec. 06, 2022

Getting Pregnant, Women's Health

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Celebrity News

Blake Lively’s moving speech about Ryan Reynolds is downright swoon-worthy

This speech is downright swoon-worthy.

Updated Dec. 06, 2022

Celebrity News

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Celebrity News

Steve from ‘Blue’s Clues’ opens up about the real reason he left the show

“With me and you and my dog, Blue, we can do anything that we wanna do.”

Updated Dec. 06, 2022

Celebrity News, Mental Health

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Christmas

10 magical train rides to take with your family during the holidays

Give them an unforgettable experience this year.

Updated Dec. 20, 2022

Christmas, Travel

Season 12

Pediatrician Dr. Christina Johns on health and safety tips—plus what to do in emergency situations

“We know that outcomes are good when there's early intervention.”

Updated Dec. 12, 2024

Season 12, Children's Health

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Viral & Trending

Watch Christina Milian’s daughter hilariously try to dial a rotary phone and try not to feel ancient

“Kids these days will never know ☎️”

Updated Dec. 06, 2022

Viral & Trending

premature infant sleeps on mother's chest while practicing skin-to-skin contact after birth

Children's Health

WHO now recommends all premature babies receive immediate skin-to-skin contact after birth

WHO research shows starting skin-to-skin contact immediately after birth has the potential to save up to 150,000 more lives each year.

Updated Dec. 06, 2022

Children's Health, Baby Health

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Entertainment

21 fascinating science books for curious kids of all ages

When it comes to feeding their brains, stem books for kids are the perfect fuel.

Updated Dec. 06, 2022

Entertainment, Child Learn & Play, Toddler Learn & Play, What To Read

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

25 holiday party outfits for every event on your calendar

Take a break from athleisure for a night and rock one of these get ups instead.

Updated Nov. 15, 2024

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides, Holiday Gift Guides, The Holidays

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Viral & Trending

This social media trend that secretly records kids’ reactions to their parents will make you cry

We can't stop watching videos of kids reacting to their parents dancing, hugging, and more.

Updated Dec. 06, 2022

Viral & Trending

young mom holding her son - being a young mom

Motherly Stories

What I didn’t get about being a mom in your early twenties until I became one

It has made me anew and cracked me open in ways unimaginable.

Updated Dec. 05, 2022

Motherly Stories, Parenting

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Celebrity News

Candace Cameron responds to backlash over ‘traditional marriage’ Christmas movie controversy

This whole thing is a solid reminder that free speech comes with consequences.

Updated Nov. 17, 2022

Celebrity News

Taylor Swift on the red carpet with a tweet inlay

Viral & Trending

Godspeed to everyone navigating the nightmare of buying Taylor Swift tickets right now

Fans are begging Taylor Swift to intervene with Ticketmaster.

Updated Dec. 05, 2022

Viral & Trending

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