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Toddler Learn & Play

Parents say curiosity matters—then tell kids “be careful” 27 times daily, according to research

It's clear we're walking a tightrope between fostering exploration and avoiding a trip to the ER.

Updated Nov. 04, 2025
Toddler Learn & Play, Child, Child Learn & Play, Toddler
Mother's touch explained
Viral & Trending

The surprising science behind a mother’s touch—and why it soothes babies so deeply

What if a simple stroke could flip a “safety switch” in your baby—and even calm you too?

Updated Nov. 04, 2025
Viral & Trending, News
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Child Sleep

Is melatonin safe for kids? What every exhausted parent needs to know

Before you add it to cart, pediatrician Dr. Jessica Klein wants you to pump the brakes and get the facts.

Updated Oct. 31, 2025
Child Sleep, Toddler Sleep
10 tips from a therapist - Motherly
News

Child therapist “10 truths” go viral: What actually works at home

“When we know better, we do better and that’s how we break cycles"

Updated Nov. 03, 2025
News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

Health & Wellness

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Health & Wellness

Mutual aid 101: How to start or join a community food sharing network

Updated Oct. 31, 2025
Health & Wellness
Breastfeeding research
Women's Health

New research reveals a hidden way breastfeeding may protect moms for decades

It’s a discovery that deepens what we know about the lasting strength of maternal biology.

Updated Oct. 23, 2025
Women's Health, Health & Wellness
Period pain
Teen Health

Why so many teens still hide period pain—and the coach script parents are asking for

73% of teens feel they must “tough it out” on their period.

Updated Oct. 22, 2025
Teen Health, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Parenting, Teen
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Children's Health

Peanut allergies in U.S. babies have dropped — here’s how early introduction is helping (and how to try it safely)

That drop represents thousands of children who may never experience a life-threatening reaction.

Updated Oct. 22, 2025
Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Parenting, Safety
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Viral & Trending

Paws at the door—and a mom realizes what her child’s service dog already knew

A thump at the door, a stare, and seconds later—Mom knows her son’s blood sugar is dropping. Ducky, their service dog, spotted it first

Updated Oct. 21, 2025
Viral & Trending, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, News
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Our Partners

5 Smart Questions to Ask a Doctor About Your Child’s Eczema Treatment

Updated Oct. 20, 2025
Our Partners, 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

Soon To Be Dads
Motherly

8 ways dads-to-be can truly show up during the third trimester

Eight concrete ways dads-to-be can show up in the third trimester. Learn warning signs, practice labor support and prep the fourth trimester. Practical, calm and evidence-based.

Updated Oct. 30, 2025
Motherly, Pregnancy, Third Trimester
Things To Know About C-Sections
Pregnancy

10 things seasoned moms want you to know about C-sections

Ten mom-tested truths about C-sections, backed by leading medical guidance, to help you plan your birth, advocate in the OR and recover with confidence.

Updated Oct. 30, 2025
Pregnancy, Second Trimester
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News

New study uncovers a surprising link between C-sections and sleep

Every mom expects sleepless nights with a newborn. For those recovering from a C-section, that exhaustion may have a deeper cause.

Updated Oct. 20, 2025
News, Pregnancy
Charlie Puth
Celebrity News

Charlie Puth’s tender “Changes” video reveal shows he’s preparing for his biggest role yet—fatherhood

For Charlie, this reveal marks a personal milestone, and a glimpse into how love and family can shape creativity.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025
Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

News

CDC pasta recall
News

CDC expands pasta recall after 6 deaths: What parents need to know

Updated Nov. 04, 2025
News, Parenting, Safety
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News

McAfee report uncovers a new kind of ‘stranger danger’ and it’s closer than you think

Updated Nov. 04, 2025
News, Parenting, Safety
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News

When a stranger signed to her son, this mom saw years of love and learning come full circle

4-year-old Luca signed his name unprompted to a Chick-fil-A cashier, his mom froze in awe.

Updated Nov. 04, 2025
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.
Mother's touch explained
Viral & Trending

The surprising science behind a mother’s touch—and why it soothes babies so deeply

Updated Nov. 04, 2025
Viral & Trending, News
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Celebrity News

Carly Rae Jepsen is pregnant with her first baby

Updated Nov. 04, 2025
Celebrity News
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Viral & Trending

A 38-week babymoon went viral — what doctors say parents often miss about flying late in pregnancy

Updated Nov. 03, 2025
Viral & Trending, News

Parenting

CDC pasta recall
News

CDC expands pasta recall after 6 deaths: What parents need to know

The CDC has expanded a pasta recall tied to Listeria deaths—parents are urged to check their freezers now

Updated Nov. 04, 2025
News, Parenting, Safety
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News

McAfee report uncovers a new kind of ‘stranger danger’ and it’s closer than you think

Updated Nov. 04, 2025
News, Parenting, Safety
Supportive Phrases Surrogacy
Getting Pregnant

12 supportive phrases moms navigating surrogacy deserve to hear

Updated Oct. 30, 2025
Getting Pregnant, Surrogacy
10 tips from a therapist - Motherly
News

Child therapist “10 truths” go viral: What actually works at home

“When we know better, we do better and that’s how we break cycles"

Updated Nov. 03, 2025
News, Parenting, 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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Halloween

I’m going to let my teens trick or treat for as long as they want to

If my kids can hold onto the youthfulness of Halloween like I did, I’ll be promoting their involvement every step of the way.

Updated Oct. 26, 2022
Halloween, Motherly Stories
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Thinking about back-carrying your toddler? The Harmony makes it a no-brainer

Here's what you should know.

Updated Jan. 09, 2023
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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
Viral & Trending
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Our Partners

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
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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
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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
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