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Child Learn & Play

25 phrases to inspire confidence in your child

5. "You can do hard things."

Updated Oct. 01, 2025

Child Learn & Play, Child, Parenting

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Parenting

Why thousands of parents are obsessed with this playful lesson on ‘minding your business’

“This is your business. This is her business.”

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Car Seat Safety

Hundreds of thousands of car seats pulled: What parents need to know now

Updated Oct. 02, 2025

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News

AI can now scan a mammogram and reveal a woman’s 5-year cancer risk—what moms should know

This technology could give mothers greater agency, earlier signals, and more opportunities—not just more anxiety.

Updated Oct. 01, 2025

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I wanted to be proactive about my health—this platform made it easy

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

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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

Parenting

How much does daycare really cost? Moms across the U.S. share the shocking range

If you’ve ever wondered how much daycare might set you back, you’re not alone.

Updated Sep. 12, 2025

Parenting, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Safety

Health & Wellness

A pediatrician’s quick action saved his daughter from choking—here’s the skill he says all parents need

Here’s how one dad saved his daughter—and the skills that can save yours, too.

Updated Sep. 08, 2025

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

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

Pregnancy

The surprising reason morning sickness may be good for you and your baby

Researchers say it may be a sign of a healthy, finely tuned immune system working behind the scenes.

Updated Sep. 29, 2025

Pregnancy, News

Celebrity News

Shaun Alexander reveals baby no. 14 is on the way—inside life with his 13 kids

From NFL stardom to fathering a bustling household, Shaun Alexander’s journey shows what family connection looks like at scale.

Updated Sep. 26, 2025

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

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Celebrity News

Luke Combs’ sons had the sweetest role in announcing baby no. 3

Luke Combs shares a heartwarming family moment as he and Nicole announce baby no. 3 with their sons in tow

Updated Sep. 26, 2025

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

Postpartum

A breakthrough for postpartum moms: What new research really says about tirzepatide and breastfeeding

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

Postpartum, News

Parenting

Mom films midnight bedtime routine—what viewers say next sparks a parenting firestorm

Emily’s video struck a chord because it made parents reflect on their own evenings. Some saw a relatable slice of life; others saw red flags.

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Kid reacts to teacher's email to his parents

Viral & Trending

A teacher sends an unexpected email—what a family reads aloud brings everyone to tears

When a simple email from Wyatt’s teacher landed in the inbox, the family paused, smiled, and teared up

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Parenting

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.

Viral & Trending

Polar-opposite twins meet a puddle and parents can’t stop laughing

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Parenting, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play

Viral & Trending

First-pet reveal melts hearts—and what parents can prep before bringing home a kitten

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Parenting

Miscarriage & Loss

Kylie Kelce starts to tell a happy story, then remembers the appointment that changed everything

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

Miscarriage & Loss, Celebrity News, Getting Pregnant, News

Parenting

Mom films midnight bedtime routine—what viewers say next sparks a parenting firestorm

Emily’s video struck a chord because it made parents reflect on their own evenings. Some saw a relatable slice of life; others saw red flags.

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Viral & Trending

A teacher sends an unexpected email—what a family reads aloud brings everyone to tears

When a simple email from Wyatt’s teacher landed in the inbox, the family paused, smiled, and teared up

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Parenting

Viral & Trending

Polar-opposite twins meet a puddle and parents can’t stop laughing

We all come into the world with innate differences in how we process the environment. For twins, those contrasts can feel especially stark.

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Parenting, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play

Viral & Trending

First-pet reveal melts hearts—and what parents can prep before bringing home a kitten

A child meeting her first pet and instantly understanding the weight of that new life.

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, 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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Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules

This amazing viral video of the breast milk letdown reflex is a must-watch

Just watch out for the phantom letdown twinges.

Updated Aug. 17, 2023

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Child Learn & Play

We shouldn’t feel the need to apologize for kids acting like kids

I’m going to let my kid be a kid. I’m going to let him make messes—perhaps even encourage them. I’m going to let him make noise—and sometimes join in.

Updated Sep. 07, 2022

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Things not to say to moms of a big family

Questions not to ask to your busy mom friend with many kids.

Updated Aug. 09, 2022

Motherly Stories, Parenting

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This is Motherhood: Fashion designer and content creator Mikaela Pabon on helping moms find their personal style

“I always tell people to start with what they gravitate towards.”

Updated Dec. 12, 2024

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Viral & Trending

New Snapchat safety tool lets parents see who their kids are talking to

The new safety features "allow parents to see who's in their teen's universe."

Updated Sep. 01, 2022

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Woody Harrelson has the BEST response to viral photo of baby who looks just like him

Ok but he wrote an ENTIRE poem for this adorable baby, and it's amazing.

Updated Aug. 09, 2022

Viral & Trending

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Women's Health

6 signs it’s time to talk to your doctor about your period symptoms

Experts share the red flags to look for when it comes to your menstrual cycle.

Updated Aug. 15, 2022

Women's Health, Health & Wellness

Motherly Stories

I had a baby before my friends—and I wasn’t prepared for everything I was going to miss out on

I didn't want to leave my baby's side, but I also was yearning for some me-time with my friends.

Updated Jan. 18, 2023

Motherly Stories

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Motherly Stories

I’m celebrating breastfeeding awareness month—and it’s not to shame formula moms

I am celebrating because this is the best decision that I could have made for myself and my child—but I honor and respect the decisions that other mamas have made for themselves and their children.

Updated Sep. 07, 2022

Motherly Stories, Real Feeding Stories from Real Mamas

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Motherly Stories

Husbands, this is why we need you to take more pictures of us

We need you to take more pictures that are unasked for, that allows us to see what being a mother looks like through someone else's eyes.

Updated Sep. 07, 2022

Motherly Stories, Relationships

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Celebrity News

Britney Spears ex-husband dragged their sons into public family drama—and it’s not OK

"It saddens me to hear that my ex-husband has decided to discuss the relationship between me and my children. As we all know, raising teenage boys is never easy for anyone."

Updated Aug. 09, 2022

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Name trends come and go but there are some reasons why choosing a popular baby name may or may not be right for you.

Updated Sep. 29, 2022

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Updated Jan. 18, 2023

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Meteorologist mom brings her baby to work when childcare falls through—and it’s EVERYTHING

"Sometimes life happens."

Updated Aug. 16, 2022

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Emily Calandrelli’s ‘horrible’ TSA experience inspires new breastfeeding bill for traveling moms

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Updated Aug. 09, 2022

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Melanie Lynskey says she was body-shamed while filming ‘Coyote Ugly’

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Updated Aug. 05, 2022

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Adult

Having young kids might protect you from severe Covid, study shows

All those coughs and sniffles from your little one could be lending you cross-immunity.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022

Adult

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Motherly Stories

To the mama still trying to chase her dreams

Motherhood does not have to be the altar at which you sacrifice your joy for other things outside of being a mama. Because your role as a mother and your passions can coexist.

Updated Nov. 29, 2022

Motherly Stories, Life