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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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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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Our Partners

Thinking about back-carrying your toddler? The Harmony makes it a no-brainer

Here's what you should know.

Updated Jan. 09, 2023

Our Partners

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Viral & Trending

Texas school districts distribute student DNA kits in case of school shootings

The Texas Education Agency will give inkless in-home fingerprint and DNA identification cards to each public school system in Texas.

Updated Oct. 25, 2022

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We found the world’s softest diapers at Target. Have you tried Millie Moon yet?

92% of parents agree these are the softest diapers around.

Updated Jan. 09, 2023

Our Partners, Baby Health

Pads and tampons on store shelves - CVS eliminating pink tax

Viral & Trending

CVS is officially cutting prices and eliminating the ‘menstrual tax’ on pads and tampons

This development will hopefully shine light on menstrual inequality nationwide

Updated Oct. 25, 2022

Viral & Trending, Fertility Prep More, Women's Health

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Travel

How to get the whole family to help with vacation prep

You don't have to do it alone, mama.

Updated Jan. 30, 2023

Travel

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Career & Money

6 soft skills that will get you promoted faster than hard work can, according to a career coach

Long gone are the days when our expertise was enough to get ahead.

Updated Oct. 14, 2022

Career & Money

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Life

5 great party favors that will help your kids—and their friends—waste less

These ideas will keep your kids entertained without adding any junk to your house.

Updated Oct. 14, 2022

Life

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Motherly Stories

15 reasons why it isn’t ‘selfish’ for me to not want a child right now

It’s important to know what you want and to not sacrifice your own wants and needs for the sake of peer pressure (or the sake of giving your parents grandkids!)

Updated Oct. 14, 2022

Motherly Stories

Thanksgiving

20 Thanksgiving jokes for a gourd time

Gobble 'til you wobble.

Updated Oct. 25, 2022

Thanksgiving

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Blended Families

Step-parent advice: 10 ways to strengthen your relationship with your step-children

Living as a blended family can be beautiful, but it can also be a difficult journey.

Updated Sep. 06, 2024

Blended Families, Parenting

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Nourish

10 adorable lunchbox notes for kids

Shake up their back to school routine with a little note reminding them of your love.

Updated Jan. 05, 2023

Nourish, Entertaining

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Travel

Hit the road with these 20 screen-free activities for your next road trip

We’ve got you covered with this list of fun road trip activities for kids (and adults) of all ages.

Updated May. 15, 2025

Travel

Chicago toddler Francesco Bruno smiles in the hospital

Viral & Trending

Chicago toddler finally goes home after spending 3 years in the hospital

"He's two years and 10 months, and he's been in a hospital since he's been born."

Updated Oct. 25, 2022

Viral & Trending

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Women's Health

High levels of BPA found in sports bras, according to new report

Maybe don’t hang out in your workout wear, experts warn.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022

Women's Health, Fertility Prep More

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Food

10 delicious postpartum freezer meals that will make life so much easier

These make-ahead meals are a blessing for new parents.

Updated Jul. 10, 2023

Food, Meal Planning & Shopping

Baby Shopping Guide

Ashley Graham’s Pottery Barn Kids nursery aesthetic is ‘functional’ and ‘calm’—and yours can be, too

"My personal style is very calm, chill, lots of neutrals."

Updated Jan. 27, 2023

Baby Shopping Guide, Home Decor, Home Shopping Guides

Pregnant firefighter rescues woman in crash

Viral & Trending

Pregnant firefighter saves woman trapped in crashed car—then immediately gives birth

Pregnant firefighter Megan Warfield saved a woman's life after a crash that caused her to go into labor.

Updated Oct. 25, 2022

Viral & Trending

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Nutrition

A nutritionist’s guide to the best foods for pregnancy, from the early days to the third trimester

There's a lot of advice out there on what you *can't* eat during pregnancy. Here's what you can eat.

Updated Mar. 20, 2023

Nutrition, Pregnancy

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Motherly Stories

It’s OK to be ‘that’ mom

The mom that actually lets her kid decorate their pumpkin project for school with glitter and glue instead of “Pinterest-ing” a cute Disney character and doing it for them.

Updated Oct. 25, 2022

Motherly Stories, Parenting

Mental Health

It’s time to retire the term ‘baby blues’

It's a form of postpartum depression.

Updated Nov. 23, 2022

Mental Health, Postpartum

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