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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
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Car Seat Safety

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

Updated Oct. 02, 2025
Car Seat Safety, News, Parenting, Safety
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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
News, Motherly

Health & Wellness

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Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

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

Updated Oct. 06, 2025
Health & Wellness Shopping Guide
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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
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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
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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
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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

2025 State of Motherhood Survey

Motherhood can be so many things. And we want to hear what it’s like for you in 2025.

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Pregnancy

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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
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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
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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

News

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Postpartum

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

Updated Oct. 06, 2025
Postpartum, News
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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
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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

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.
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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
Pet reveal
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
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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

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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
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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
Pet reveal
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.

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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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Work & Motherhood

My personal priorities have shifted since becoming a parent in unexpected ways

Becoming a parent inevitably means every aspect of life will change. However, while certain shifts may be predictable, others may feel a bit more unexpected.

Updated Jan. 18, 2023
Work & Motherhood
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Safety

Summer safety tips: 5 things parents should consider this summer

All of this extra free time in the summer means that parents often have to be even more vigilant when it comes to child safety and protection.

Updated Jun. 18, 2024
Safety, Parenting
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Community & Friendship

A love letter to the mom friends I always text—but rarely see

"I don't know how I'd endure motherhood without the hopeful, sarcastic, I-get-you, in-the-trenches of mom life texts."

Updated Jul. 05, 2024
Community & Friendship, Motherly Stories
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Motherly Stories

I’m trying so hard to ‘gentle parent’—but it’s not easy

Because most days, I am not even gentle with myself.

Updated Sep. 07, 2022
Motherly Stories, Parenting
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Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules

The best time to prepare for breastfeeding? Pregnancy

How a prenatal lactation consultation can set you up for success.

Updated Dec. 16, 2022
Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules, Baby Feeding Tips, Pregnancy
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Motherly Stories

My life as a military mom means I’ve spent months away from my babies

I have realized that I could be given the world (literally) for free as a "perk" of my job, and none of that would matter because it would mean leaving my children behind.

Updated Oct. 05, 2022
Motherly Stories, Work & Motherhood
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Viral & Trending

Disney theme parks change the term ‘fairy godmother’ to be more gender-inclusive

Disney is changing up the definition of "Fairy Godmother" to be more inclusive.

Updated Aug. 05, 2022
Viral & Trending
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Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules

Marijuana and breastfeeding: Is it safe?

In short, no. Here's what you need to know.

Updated Dec. 16, 2022
Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules, Baby Feeding Tips, Children's Health
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Women's Health

Yes, your pregnancy hormones plummet after birth. Here’s what to know about the postpartum hormone crash

Night sweats, insomnia—is this postpartum or menopause?

Updated Nov. 06, 2022
Women's Health, Postpartum
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Travel

Fighting on vacation: 5 reasons we do it even though we just want to have fun—and how to stop the cycle

You planned this for months. Why you can't help fighting on a trip anyway.

Updated Jan. 18, 2023
Travel
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Our Partners

10 baby sleep sacks that keep little ones safe and cozy

Some of the coziest styles that get high marks from our sleep expert and mamas alike!

Updated Dec. 04, 2023
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Viral & Trending

Powerful ‘Mothers Against Greg Abbott’ video goes viral—prepare to get goosebumps

"We're ready to fight."

Updated Aug. 05, 2022
Viral & Trending
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Getting Pregnant

5 ways to optimize your health before pregnancy, according to an OBGYN

A step-by-step guide to setting yourself up for fertility success.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022
Getting Pregnant, Fertility Prep More, Women's Health
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Motherly Stories

‘Follow the child’: How a Montessori mantra changed my motherhood

“It is the child’s way of learning. This is the path he follows. He learned everything without knowing he is learning it…treading always in the paths of joy and love.” — Maria Montessori 

Updated Dec. 05, 2022
Motherly Stories, Parenting
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Motherly Stories

To the husbands who step up as equal parents, thank you

Given this backdrop of such unequal parenting for so many women, it’s easy to overlook the men in our midst who are actually doing the work and stepping up as equal partners. And I am lucky enough to be married to one of them. 

Updated Feb. 17, 2023
Motherly Stories, Marriage & Partnerships
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Family Finances & Budgeting

6 simple things you can do now to get better gas mileage 

Don't let the high price of gas deter you from taking that trip. Here's how to maximize your car’s fuel efficiency and gas mileage.

Updated Jan. 18, 2023
Family Finances & Budgeting
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Women's Health

Could at-home ultrasounds soon be part of prenatal care?

Having the ability to do your own ultrasounds at home means you could take immediate action when those all-too-common pregnancy fears strike.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022
Women's Health, Pregnancy
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Work & Motherhood

How employers can recognize menopause in the workplace

We are stuck in a place where women’s health topics are seen as taboo and unfit to discuss, especially in a workplace setting. It's time to change the conversation.

Updated Jul. 21, 2022
Work & Motherhood, Women's Health
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Celebrity News

Alicia Silverstone says she and her 11-year-old son are still co-sleeping

“I’ll be in trouble for saying that, but I really don’t care."

Updated Jan. 05, 2023
Celebrity News
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Motherly Stories

To the fierce mamas raising fierce daughters

"As moms raising fierce girls into the next generation of women leaders—leaders our world desperately needs—let’s celebrate the loudness and demands of our daughters that have so often been shunned."

Updated Feb. 23, 2024
Motherly Stories, Parenting
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