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Baby Names

The influencer baby names making it from our FYP to actual birth certificates

Could Addison be the new Ashley?

Updated Sep. 02, 2025

Baby Names

Work & Motherhood

The model who turned her maternity brand into a lifeline for isolated moms

Updated Sep. 02, 2025

Work & Motherhood

Child

New poll reveals how little freedom kids have today—and why experts say it’s hurting them

Digital devices are deeply embedded in modern childhood, and the Harris Poll shows just how much they shape kids’ daily lives.

Updated Sep. 02, 2025

Child, Child Learn & Play, Parenting

News

Why pets are drawn to pregnant bellies—and what it means for baby

As their paws pressed down, her unborn baby kicked back, as if saying hello to his furry siblings.

Updated Aug. 29, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Ticks can hide in lashes: simple steps for after-outdoor checks and when to seek care

Updated Aug. 29, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health

Baby Health

Mississippi declares emergency as infant deaths rise—the crisis every parent should know about

Since 2014, more than 3,500 Mississippi infants have died before their first birthday.

Updated Aug. 26, 2025

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

Health & Wellness

Phones are out of class—now what? a mom’s guide to school phone bans

Reframing the Debate from Emergencies to Everyday Growth

Updated Aug. 26, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

How Blueland’s founder makes sustainable back-to-school shopping effortless and affordable

Her advice stems from real experience as both a mother and an entrepreneur who's tested countless products in search of ones that actually work for real families.

Updated Aug. 25, 2025

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide, Health & Wellness

Our Partners

Navigating Vaccination: Tips and Information for Moms

Chatting about vaccinations with your pediatrician doesn’t have to feel overwhelming! Check out where you can find helpful info to prep for your next visit and learn why it matters.

Updated Aug. 20, 2025

Our Partners, Children's Health

Getting Pregnant

China develops pregnancy robot to support families facing infertility

Unlike an incubator that supports premature babies, this robot would replicate the entire gestational process from conception to delivery.

Updated Aug. 19, 2025

Getting Pregnant, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Infertility

Baby Names

The influencer baby names making it from our FYP to actual birth certificates

Could Addison be the new Ashley?

Updated Sep. 02, 2025

Baby Names

Pregnancy

Pregnant moms are losing safe places to give birth—and rural families are paying the price

Because in parts of rural America, it’s not just hard to find a place to give birth. It’s becoming nearly impossible.

Updated Aug. 08, 2025

Pregnancy

Why stress during pregnancy affects your baby’s gut health

“The upshot is that pregnant women should be pampered if we want the best for their babies.”

Updated Jul. 31, 2025

Pregnancy, News

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Pregnancy

French baby names are having a moment—and Olivia Culpo’s pick shows exactly why

French baby names offer a quiet magic that touches on meaning, sound, and feeling all at once.

Updated Jul. 17, 2025

Pregnancy, Baby Names

News

Viral video captures firstborn crashing baby’s giggle session with a laugh no one will forget

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

News, Baby, Viral & Trending

News

Indoor princesses unite—this little girl’s viral camping review has parents everywhere rolling

“It’s dirty here. I want to go home.”

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

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

Toddler

This little girl’s bedtime clapback proves kids always have the last word

“Kids always know exactly how to cut you down at bedtime 😂.”

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

Toddler, News, Parenting, Toddler Sleep, 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.

Child

This toddler’s adorable viral confession reveals why young children sometimes stash snacks

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

Child, Child Nutrition, News, Viral & Trending

Viral & Trending

$1,650 in the U.S. vs. $120 in Sweden: How one video highlights the daycare gap that’s frustrating parents

Updated Sep. 03, 2025

Viral & Trending, Career & Money, Family Finances & Budgeting, News, Parenting

News

Why pets are drawn to pregnant bellies—and what it means for baby

Updated Aug. 29, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Toddler

This little girl’s bedtime clapback proves kids always have the last word

“Kids always know exactly how to cut you down at bedtime 😂.”

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

Toddler, News, Parenting, Toddler Sleep, Viral & Trending

toddler waiting for blankie in the laundry

Toddler Sleep

This viral blankie story proves kids know exactly what they need to feel safe

When the youngest gets attention, the oldest often steps in with their own showstopper act.

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

Toddler Sleep, Parenting, Toddler

Viral & Trending

$1,650 in the U.S. vs. $120 in Sweden: How one video highlights the daycare gap that’s frustrating parents

The comparison has struck a nerve and sparked conversations about what kind of daycare system parents deserve.

Updated Sep. 03, 2025

Viral & Trending, Career & Money, Family Finances & Budgeting, News, Parenting

Back To School

Parents say they’ll go into debt to help kids fit in—here’s how to navigate back-to-school pressure

Parents of K–12 and college students plan to spend an average of $741 this year—$200 more than last year.

Updated Sep. 03, 2025

Back To School, Career & Money, Family Finances & Budgeting, 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.

State of Motherhood

This time-lapse proves moms are never off the clock

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Motherly Stories

This mama’s message on becoming a mom of two will have you in your feelings

And once again, my lenses will need to be adjusted as I evolve into this new journey of Motherhood. Just as they’ll need adjusting every day from here on out, as my heart grows twofold.

Updated Nov. 29, 2022

Motherly Stories, Life

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Celebrity News

Penelope Disick’s reaction to Kourtney Kardashian’s engagement is heartbreaking—but totally normal

“Penelope took it hard. I think it is a big change for her."

Updated May. 05, 2022

Celebrity News

Viral & Trending

Meet the new Gerber baby, Isa—she’s adorable, and she has a limb difference

Meet baby Isa!

Updated Oct. 31, 2022

Viral & Trending, Fertility Prep More

News

New documentary about modern motherhood features Motherly CEO Jill Koziol

The documentary, which is comprised of independent reporting that includes Motherly's data, is aptly titled, Motherhood In America.

Updated May. 05, 2022

News, What To Watch

Celebrity News

Jessie J talks about miscarriage for the first time: ‘I’ve never felt so lonely in my life’

The singer said she knew something wasn't right the day she suffered her pregnancy loss.

Updated May. 04, 2022

Celebrity News

to my husband: wife and husband smiling at each other

Marriage & Partnerships

To my husband: Thank you for showing me a love that our child will remember

Because we are raising our child to be one more kind and compassionate person that the world has to offer. And through the way that we love each other, we are reassuring him that love is a powerhouse.

Updated May. 05, 2022

Marriage & Partnerships, Motherly Stories

Navigating Newborn Sleep Course Sleeping Baby Picture

Baby Sleep Tips

Wondering if your baby will ever sleep on a regular schedule? They will—and here’s how you can help

This sets up a lifetime of healthy sleep habits.

Updated May. 26, 2022

Baby Sleep Tips

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Fourth Trimester

At my 6-week postpartum checkup, I lied to my doctor about my postpartum depression

As a physician myself, I knew that our healthcare system doesn’t adequately support mothers after childbirth. Here’s what helped me instead.

Updated Jan. 18, 2023

Fourth Trimester, Mental Health

Coastal Grandmother Diane Keaton and Meryl Streep

Viral & Trending

The ‘Coastal Grandmother’ trend is the new aspirational vibe—here’s how to get it

Here's everything you need to know about the Nancy Meyers-inspired social media aesthetic trend.

Updated Aug. 07, 2024

Viral & Trending, Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

sad woman looking outside a rainy window

Motherly Stories

Mothers’ Day grief: What this day means when you’ve lost your own mom

To all the mamas who have lost their mamas.

Updated May. 07, 2025

Motherly Stories, Mother's Day

Toddler Shopping Guides

5 portable high chairs that are perfect for travel and small spaces

They're a great option for small spaces too!

Updated Feb. 14, 2023

Toddler Shopping Guides, Baby Shopping Guide

don't touch the baby: mother holding baby in baby carrier

Motherly Stories

PSA: No, you cannot touch my baby without my permission

Babies—as adorable as they are—are not public property.

Updated May. 04, 2022

Motherly Stories, Life

lonely: mom holding baby while sitting on bed

Motherly Stories

Motherhood feels lonelier than ever

Motherhood is lonely, but it doesn’t have to be. We need to keep showing up for each other—and ourselves.

Updated May. 04, 2022

Motherly Stories, Parenting

clutter: mom sitting on floor with baby surrounded by toys

Motherly Stories

Getting rid of my kids’ clutter makes me a better mom

Clutter has a way of setting off my mom rage in a way that few things do.

Updated May. 03, 2022

Motherly Stories, Home

Adoption

Reframing Mother’s Day: How an open adoption changed my views on motherhood

I know I am the most fortunate person in the fact that I gained a daughter and a co-mother, and they are both amazing people that I love.

Updated Apr. 15, 2024

Adoption, Motherly Stories

mother's day after miscarriage: woman sitting at home with two dogs

Miscarriage & Loss

What I want you to know about Mother’s Day after miscarriage

Miscarriage, until it happens to you, is an experience nearly impossible to describe. And after? After, it's the only thing we can think about.

Updated Apr. 15, 2024

Miscarriage & Loss, Mother's Day

Screenshot of viral TikTok about Mother’s Day boundaries from @sophiraft

Viral & Trending

Viral TikTok shares ‘unpopular’ Mother’s Day opinion: Moms shouldn’t feel obligated to visit Grandma

This mom's "unpopular" opinion on Mother's Day may not be that unpopular after all.

Updated May. 08, 2025

Viral & Trending, Mother's Day

US childcare crisis: two women playing with baby

Career & Money

The U.S. childcare crisis led me to change my career and lean into the village around me

I didn’t want to feel depleted day after day. I didn’t like offering that version of myself to my son or to my husband—and I didn’t like that version of myself for me either.

Updated May. 03, 2022

Career & Money, Motherly Stories