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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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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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Parenting

Welcoming a new pet to the family? How to pet proof when you have kids

Like baby proofing, you’ll want to take similar steps to prep before a new pet comes into your house.

Updated Aug. 16, 2022

Parenting

Celebrity News

Serena Williams says she wouldn’t have to retire to have more kids ‘if I were a guy’

“Believe me, I never wanted to have to choose between tennis and a family. I don’t think it’s fair."

Updated Aug. 11, 2022

Celebrity News

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Motherly Stories

What I wish I knew about being a mom of two

That inner mom voice isn’t whispering anymore; it’s talking loud and clear now.

Updated Sep. 07, 2022

Motherly Stories, Parenting

Motherly Stories

What it really means to “win” in youth sports

“We aren’t raising baseball players. We’re raising men.”

Updated Nov. 16, 2022

Motherly Stories, Child Learn & Play

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Motherly Stories

To my friends who grew distant after I became a mom, I wish you could see that I’m still me

I know that I have a kid now, but I am so much more than just a mom.

Updated Sep. 07, 2022

Motherly Stories, Community & Friendship

Viral & Trending

Viral TikTok shows why we HAVE to be more thoughtful in dealing with kids’ emotions

This video perfectly demonstrates why we can't demand emotional maturity from our little ones.

Updated Apr. 07, 2025

Viral & Trending

Illustration of milk letdown reflex tiktok

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

Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules, Baby Feeding Tips, Viral & Trending

two girls playing outside - let kids be kids

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

Child Learn & Play, Motherly Stories

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Motherly Stories

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

Podcast

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

Podcast, Style

Young boy using Snapchat on a smartphone

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

Viral & Trending

Woody Harrelson at Canne Film Festival with Twitter overlay

Viral & Trending

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

dad taking photo of wife and daughter - pictures of us

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

Britney Spears with her sons and Kevin Federline inset

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

Celebrity News