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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

Celebrity News

Nara Smith welcomes her fourth baby—and reminds us why her version of motherhood feels like a fairy tale

Updated Oct. 14, 2025

Celebrity News, Birth, News

News

What parents need to know about the Education Department layoffs—and how they could affect kids with disabilities

While the numbers might sound abstract, the impact is personal.

Updated Oct. 14, 2025

News, 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

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.

Parenting

Mom teaches son about periods—and the internet’s calling it a parenting masterclass

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

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Parenting, Celebrity News, News, Viral & Trending

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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

News

What parents need to know about the Education Department layoffs—and how they could affect kids with disabilities

While the numbers might sound abstract, the impact is personal.

Updated Oct. 14, 2025

News, Parenting

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

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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.

State of Motherhood

This time-lapse proves moms are never off the clock

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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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Viral & Trending

“The Little Mermaid” was VERY problematic—here’s hoping Disney’s re-make isn’t sexist

I have hope that Halle Bailey's Ariel is a Disney princess that I would be happy to let my daughter emulate.

Updated Sep. 27, 2022

Viral & Trending, What To Watch

Postpartum

What is a doula and why do I need one?

Everything you need to know about doulas and whether one is right for you.

Updated Jan. 17, 2023

Postpartum

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Entertainment

Gisele Bündchen’s quotes about it being ‘her turn’ are highlighting a huge societal problem for moms everywhere

Can we just agree that women don’t receive the same support or backing that we so often put out there for men?

Updated Oct. 05, 2022

Entertainment, Work & Motherhood

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Parenting

8 money apps for kids to help teach them about money management

Build healthy, lifelong financial habits.

Updated Sep. 27, 2022

Parenting

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Food

10 easy meals your tween can make themself

Empowering your child to cook for themselves is an all-around win.

Updated Jan. 05, 2023

Food, Teen Activities

mother breastfeeding baby at home; regular breastfeeding is helpful for mastitis management

Women's Health

Ice for mastitis? New breastfeeding guidelines change everything we thought we knew

An updated clinical protocol from the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine offers new recommendations on dealing with everything from oversupply to plugged ducts—including common tactics that they say hurt more than help.

Updated Feb. 16, 2023

Women's Health, Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules

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Children's Health

Will a bulletproof backpack insert actually help protect your child?

Demand for bulletproof backpacks is soaring as kids start school again. Here's what experts have to say.

Updated Aug. 23, 2024

Children's Health, Products & Gear

young girl holding phone and crying — calling 911

Children's Health

Study shows a whopping 91% of children are unable to call 911

New researchshows 91% of elementary school-age children don't know how or when to call 911.

Updated Sep. 23, 2022

Children's Health, News

Screenshots of scrunchy moms (crunchy mom + silky mom) on TikTok

Parenting

Are you a ‘scrunchy mom?’ TikTok’s parenting trend is all the rage

This judgment-free and balanced approach to motherhood is the breath of fresh air we all could use.

Updated Sep. 23, 2022

Parenting, Motherly Stories

mom holding newborn baby taking paid family leave

Parental Leave

It’s time for employers to stop penalizing parents who take paid family leave

Paid family leave has made me a better leader, teammate, and more passionate human.

Updated Jan. 17, 2023

Parental Leave, Motherly Stories

woman wrapped in towel washing her face over sink, showing intentional morning routine for moms

Self Care

How to build an intentional morning routine to help find yourself again

Because motherhood is often a rush—but that doesn't mean you have to get lost in the thick of it.

Updated Dec. 29, 2023

Self Care, Motherly Stories

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Celebrity News

Lizzo gives emotional acceptance speech after Emmy win: ‘This is for the big girls’

"All I wanted to see was me in the media, someone fat like me, Black like me, beautiful like me."

Updated Sep. 23, 2022

Celebrity News, What To Watch

Podcast

This is Motherhood: Life coach and blogger Bernetta Knighten on starting her own nonprofit organization supporting foster youth

"The main purpose of The Knighten Project was to make dreams come true for everyday people."

Updated Dec. 12, 2024

Podcast

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Viral & Trending

Kate Middleton shares Prince Louis’ sweet words after Queen Elizabeth’s death

Even the littlest children somehow know exactly how to comfort their families.

Updated Sep. 23, 2022

Viral & Trending

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Mental Health

Research shows the toxic effect ‘momfluencers’ have on our mental health

A new study shows that images of “idealized motherhood” can increase your anxiety, envy and sense of comparison, among other things.

Updated Nov. 29, 2022

Mental Health

cheerful women in bathing suits at the beach showing real women bodies

Motherly Stories

Does praising ‘real’ celebrity bodies actually help normalize regular ‘real’ bodies?

My fear is that we as a society have gotten so acclimated to hiding behind filters and only sharing the staged versions of ourselves, that we forgot how being genuine and authentic is not a revolution, but a normalcy.

Updated Sep. 27, 2022

Motherly Stories

woman looking in mirror doing a mirror mantra

Motherly Stories

Channeling Stuart Smalley: How morning ‘mirror mantras’ have changed my entire day

Mirror mantras have empowered me to use my voice.

Updated Nov. 04, 2022

Motherly Stories, Self Care

granddaughter hugging grandma - loss of grandmother

Motherly Stories

Here’s to the grandmothers who have shaped generations of women and mothers

In light of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, I am reminded of the passing of my own grandmother and the importance of grandmothers all across the globe.

Updated Nov. 29, 2022

Motherly Stories, Grandparents & Extended Families