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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
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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
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

Health & Wellness

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

2025 State of Motherhood Survey

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

Read the report
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Pregnancy

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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
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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
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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
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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

News

HART
Viral & Trending

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

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
Viral & Trending, News, Parenting, Safety
Teaching about periods
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
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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

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.

Here are all the celebrity babies born in 2021!

Wait until you hear her queenly name!

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.”

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
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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
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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

Parenting

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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
HART
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
Teaching about periods
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
Kylie and Ashley
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.

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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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Christmas

Gather around the tree for these 10 entertaining Christmas games for kids

From candy toss to a candy cane hunt, prepare for giggles and lots of fun.

Updated Nov. 16, 2022
Christmas, Child Learn & Play
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News

School shootings will not be solved by identification forms and DNA kits

We have to stop focusing on what to do after the fact and prevent these tragedies now.

Updated Nov. 04, 2022
News, Parenting
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Mental Health

5 online therapy options that are ideal for busy moms

Research, book and attend therapy sessions, all from the comfort of your couch—maybe without even lining up childcare.

Updated Dec. 29, 2023
Mental Health
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Home Decor

12 festive and fun ways to display Christmas cards

Homemade garlands and wreaths, oh my!

Updated Nov. 20, 2023
Home Decor, The Holidays
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Labor & Delivery

Try these 4 yoga poses to induce labor—safely

Ready to get things moving? Experts say these yoga poses can help.

Updated Feb. 01, 2023
Labor & Delivery, Fitness
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Celebrity News

‘Bachelorette’ alum Emily Maynard on her son’s Down syndrome diagnosis: ‘I was in shock’

Her son was born in August and stayed in the NICU for a little over a month.

Updated Nov. 04, 2022
Celebrity News
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Celebrity News

Christina Applegate opens up about battling MS while filming ‘Dead To Me’ season 3

She was diagnosed with MS in 2021.

Updated Nov. 15, 2022
Celebrity News
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Food

Just serve the dinosaur chicken nuggets, says this food writer and mom

The cohost of the podcast Pressure Cooker says there’s too much pressure around feeding kids. Make food fun when you can!

Updated Mar. 17, 2023
Food
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Viral & Trending

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry juggling the absolute chaos of two toddlers in the morning = all of us

The mom of two opened up about life as a busy, working mom.

Updated Nov. 04, 2022
Viral & Trending
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Viral & Trending

The trailer for the ‘Enchanted’ sequel is FINALLY here—15 years after the OG movie

15 years after 'Enchanted' premiered, we finally have the sequel!

Updated Nov. 03, 2022
Viral & Trending, What To Watch
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Parenting

Nervous about your kid’s first sleepover, mama? A therapist shares 4 tips for easing your anxiety

"It's one of the most challenging times to be a parent right now, and the need to feel like we can keep our children safe is stronger than ever."

Updated Nov. 29, 2022
Parenting, Motherly Stories
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Teen Health

Teens need more sleep—and using bright light therapy could help

Adolescents need 8 to 10 hours of shut-eye for optimal physical health, emotional wellbeing, and strong academic performance.

Updated Nov. 03, 2022
Teen Health, It's Science
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Christmas

My family is celebrating Christmas in November this year

This is one of many boundary lines we’ve drawn with family during the holidays. 

Updated Nov. 02, 2022
Christmas, Motherly Stories
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Birth

Do second babies come earlier? Here’s what you need to know about the second time around

The good news is that your second labor may be only half as long.

Updated Jan. 22, 2024
Birth, Women's Health
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Our Partners

Want to make a new mom’s holiday season easier? This bouncer will save the day

Because this season has a way of being extra busy.

Updated Jan. 09, 2023
Our Partners, Holidays
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Our Partners

Zulily is the trifecta for holiday shoppers: fun, easy and affordable

Not to mention there are amazing finds for the whole family.

Updated Oct. 12, 2023
Our Partners
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Holidays Shopping Guides

21 photo-ready pieces for the sweetest baby Christmas outfit

They're festive and they're oh so adorable!

Updated Nov. 02, 2022
Holidays Shopping Guides, Christmas
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Celebrity News

Donald Faison and his daughter have won Halloween with this amazing ‘Clueless’ homage

As IF!

Updated Nov. 02, 2022
Celebrity News
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Thanksgiving

The best (actually realistic) Thanksgiving outfits for kids

Comfortable, photo-ready and they may even be able to wear them again.

Updated Nov. 08, 2024
Thanksgiving, Beauty & Style Shopping Guides
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Women's Health

Study reveals link between chemical hair straighteners and uterine cancer

Researchers observed that women who chemically straightened their hair in the past year were two times more likely to develop uterine cancer by age 70 than those who didn’t.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
Women's Health, Beauty
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