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Do babies speak a “secret language”? A viral TikTok has parents all curious

At one predictable moment, a baby onscreen bursts into laughter, and parents gleefully scribble across the screen: “I think she understood.”

Updated Aug. 22, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

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Nutrition

10 healthy cereal options to get you through busy school mornings

Even as an RD, I don’t always have it in me to make breakfast from scratch.

Updated Aug. 25, 2025

Nutrition, Back To School

Child Shopping Guide

American Girl just gave us plush versions of our childhood obsessions (and my inner Molly McIntire stan is living)

Each doll is $65 and comes with a board book. Your inner child is not included but will probably show up uninvited anyway.

Updated Aug. 22, 2025

Child Shopping Guide

News

Do moms ever get to ‘bed rot’ again? This viral debate hits hard

In her video, which has more than 2 million views, DiDonato said the second she had her baby, she stopped sitting down

Updated Aug. 22, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Baby Health

Mississippi declares emergency as infant deaths rise—the crisis every parent should know about

Updated Aug. 26, 2025

Baby Health, Baby, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, News

Health & Wellness

Phones are out of class—now what? a mom’s guide to school phone bans

Reframing the Debate from Emergencies to Everyday Growth

Updated Aug. 26, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

How Blueland’s founder makes sustainable back-to-school shopping effortless and affordable

Her advice stems from real experience as both a mother and an entrepreneur who's tested countless products in search of ones that actually work for real families.

Updated Aug. 25, 2025

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide, Health & Wellness

Our Partners

Navigating Vaccination: Tips and Information for Moms

Chatting about vaccinations with your pediatrician doesn’t have to feel overwhelming! Check out where you can find helpful info to prep for your next visit and learn why it matters.

Updated Aug. 20, 2025

Our Partners, Children's Health

Getting Pregnant

China develops pregnancy robot to support families facing infertility

Unlike an incubator that supports premature babies, this robot would replicate the entire gestational process from conception to delivery.

Updated Aug. 19, 2025

Getting Pregnant, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Infertility

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

This sister duo created the most viral baby product on Instagram—and changed the game of snot-sucking

Updated Aug. 15, 2025

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

Pregnancy

Pregnant moms are losing safe places to give birth—and rural families are paying the price

Because in parts of rural America, it’s not just hard to find a place to give birth. It’s becoming nearly impossible.

Updated Aug. 08, 2025

Pregnancy

Why stress during pregnancy affects your baby’s gut health

“The upshot is that pregnant women should be pampered if we want the best for their babies.”

Updated Jul. 31, 2025

Pregnancy, News

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Pregnancy

French baby names are having a moment—and Olivia Culpo’s pick shows exactly why

French baby names offer a quiet magic that touches on meaning, sound, and feeling all at once.

Updated Jul. 17, 2025

Pregnancy, Baby Names

News

Florida just made parking easier for pregnant moms—could your state be next?

The CDC notes that many pregnancy complications, such as preeclampsia or pelvic instability, impact walking or standing.

Updated Jul. 25, 2025

News, Pregnancy

News

Why pets are drawn to pregnant bellies—and what it means for baby

Updated Aug. 29, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

Why some moms check every backpack on a playdate—and what it says about parenting today

When does checking a child’s belongings become a tool for guidance, and when does it cross the line?

Updated Aug. 28, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

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Parenting

Mom’s 6-year-old asks the kind of questions that leave parents laughing—and low-key rethinking life

“Why are you always going to work but never have any money?” to “When I sneeze do my bones come out?”

Updated Aug. 28, 2025

Parenting, 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.

News

Why a mom’s claim that her kids are her “built-in best friends” sparked a wave of concern

Updated Aug. 29, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

Mom finally discovers where her missing makeup went—and parents can’t stop laughing at the culprit

Updated Aug. 28, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

When kids call for mom nonstop, this dad knew exactly what to do

Updated Aug. 27, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

Why some moms check every backpack on a playdate—and what it says about parenting today

When does checking a child’s belongings become a tool for guidance, and when does it cross the line?

Updated Aug. 28, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

Mom’s 6-year-old asks the kind of questions that leave parents laughing—and low-key rethinking life

“Why are you always going to work but never have any money?” to “When I sneeze do my bones come out?”

Updated Aug. 28, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

The hidden labor behind kids’ birthdays—and why moms are done carrying it alone

A mom’s Reddit post reveals the hidden labor behind kids’ birthdays, from planning to presents, and why recognition matters.

Updated Aug. 28, 2025

Parenting, Motherhood Understood

Birth Stories

They went in for a 38-week appointment… and came home with a baby

At 38 weeks pregnant, they expected a quick check-in with their doctor and then to head back home to keep preparing for their baby’s arrival.

Updated Aug. 27, 2025

Birth Stories, Baby, Birth, Parenting

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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 time-lapse proves moms are never off the clock

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Celebrity News

Kylie Jenner says she ‘cried for like three weeks’ after giving birth earlier this year

"I should be really happy right now."

Updated Sep. 03, 2022

Celebrity News, Postpartum

The Motherly Podcast

This is Motherhood: Author Helena Andrews-Dyer on navigating the world of mom groups

“If it's important to me, then it's gonna be important to other people.”

Updated Dec. 12, 2024

The Motherly Podcast

Adoption

What I wish I knew before adopting

2. Adjusting to our new normal takes time

Updated Jan. 17, 2023

Adoption, Motherly Stories

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Baby Health

Taking vitamin D during pregnancy may lower your baby’s risk of eczema

A randomized controlled trial found that babies born to mothers who took vitamin D daily from the second trimester until delivery had a lower risk for eczema at 12 months.

Updated Aug. 28, 2023

Baby Health, Children's Health

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Home Shopping Guides

Wayfair’s Way Day Sale is coming: Here are 20 family-friendly products that are already on sale

With discounts up to 60% off, you can't afford to miss it!

Updated Oct. 03, 2024

Home Shopping Guides, Home Decor

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Child Learn & Play

Introverted kids need friends, too

Here's how one therapist says parents can help.

Updated Aug. 13, 2024

Child Learn & Play, Motherly Stories

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Motherly Stories

I’m done having babies, and I wasn’t ready for the grief

Grief over the empty nest syndrome. Of not being needed in the same way. Of having to rediscover who I am apart from children.

Updated Aug. 30, 2022

Motherly Stories, Child

Ashley Graham shows off stretch marks on VMAs red carpet

Celebrity News

Ashley Graham makes stretch marks sexy at the VMAs—and we are HERE FOR IT

We love to see it!

Updated Aug. 30, 2022

Celebrity News

Our Partners

Constantly playing cleaning catch-up? The Roborock wet/dry vacuum saves the day

You’ll wonder what you ever did before this vacuum came into your life.

Updated Sep. 14, 2022

Our Partners

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Life

What is ‘Wishcycling?’ TikToker warns against habit that ruins your recyclables

Have you ever thrown a movie theater drink cup into a recycling bin? If so, you might be a victim of wishcycling.

Updated Apr. 25, 2024

Life, Home

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Mental Health

Are you feeling mom burnout? Here’s how to tell, according to a psychologist

Constantly tired or feeling “not good enough”? Could be mom burnout.

Updated Aug. 15, 2024

Mental Health

Celebrity News

Olivia Wilde says she’s mom-shamed when she’s not with her kids: ‘I’ve never seen anyone say that about a guy’

"We just assume the worst from women, and I don’t know why.”

Updated Oct. 31, 2022

Celebrity News

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Miscarriage & Loss

We’re talking about miscarriage more—but what about the anxiety that follows?

Anxiety after miscarriage is a common but not well-understood phenomenon.

Updated Jan. 18, 2023

Miscarriage & Loss, Fertility Prep More, Women's Health

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Motherly Stories

The student loan forgiveness is a game-changer for me, my family and our future

Not everyone agrees with Biden's plan to forgive student loans, but for young families trying to survive in the US, it's a huge step forward.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022

Motherly Stories, Fertility Prep More, News

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Child Sleep

Does screen time before bed affect your child’s sleep? Here’s what the research shows

Screen time may seem like a good way to wind down, but it can impact sleep quality and quantity.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022

Child Sleep, Children's Health

What To Watch

‘Pinocchio’ live-action film trailer is out, and Tom Hanks is bringing magic for the whole family

The Disney+ film will be released on September 8.

Updated Aug. 26, 2022

What To Watch, Viral & Trending

Mom taking photo of young daughter with tweet about Wren Eleanor controversy

Motherly Stories

Why the Wren Eleanor controversy makes parents so uncomfortable

That family photo we can’t wait to share on social media might not be something our child wants shown to the world.

Updated Aug. 30, 2022

Motherly Stories, Parenting

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Children's Health

Your parenting style can reduce your child’s risk of substance abuse

Teaching strong coping skills and modeling healthy communication can be protective when it comes to your child’s risk of alcohol and substance addiction.

Updated Jan. 17, 2023

Children's Health, Parenting