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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.

State of Motherhood

This time-lapse proves moms are never off the clock

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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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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