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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

Parenting

New report shows AI bots are putting kids at risk—what parents can do now

Updated Sep. 08, 2025

Parenting, Child, Child Learn & Play, News, Teen, Teen Activities

News

Friends throw a surprise birthday at Costco—complete with hugs, pizza, and plenty of shopping carts

The clip shows hugs, laughter, and pizza by the slice—all in between shopping carts and a warehouse backdrop.

Updated Sep. 08, 2025

News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

Parenting

What children’s gender reveal reactions teach us about big feelings

It's important for parents to recognize that these reactions are not necessarily negative but are part of the child's way of processing the upcoming changes.

Updated Sep. 08, 2025

Parenting, 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.

News

A mom just set a Guinness World Record by running barefoot across Lego—and every parent knows how she trained for it

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Entertainment

Sesame Street is coming to YouTube—and parents say it’s the comfort watch kids need now

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

Entertainment, News, Viral & Trending, What To Watch

News

Teaching kids to spot ‘weaponized incompetence’ before it becomes a habit

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

New report shows AI bots are putting kids at risk—what parents can do now

AI chatbots—programs that can sound like celebrities, mimic real friendships, and feel surprisingly personal.

Updated Sep. 08, 2025

Parenting, Child, Child Learn & Play, News, Teen, Teen Activities

News

Friends throw a surprise birthday at Costco—complete with hugs, pizza, and plenty of shopping carts

The clip shows hugs, laughter, and pizza by the slice—all in between shopping carts and a warehouse backdrop.

Updated Sep. 08, 2025

News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

Parenting

What children’s gender reveal reactions teach us about big feelings

It's important for parents to recognize that these reactions are not necessarily negative but are part of the child's way of processing the upcoming changes.

Updated Sep. 08, 2025

Parenting, 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. 08, 2025

Toddler, News, Parenting, Toddler Sleep, 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.

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Motherly Stories

How to have a positive birth experience with a C-section

Together with my doctor, we created a plan for my C-section to become the birth experience I wanted it to be.

Updated Oct. 03, 2022

Motherly Stories, C-Section

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What To Read

16 Books for three-year-olds to add to your toddler’s bookshelf

Little readers will be excited for story time with these delightful picks.

Updated Dec. 15, 2022

What To Read, Toddler Shopping Guides

Mother's Day

To my kids on Mother’s Day: Thank you for all of it, but here’s what I really want

Kids, I love you to the moon and back a thousand times over, but this year, just so you know, here's what I really want.

Updated Mar. 14, 2024

Mother's Day, Heartwarming Videos

Our Partners

Is better postpartum support possible in America? Yes—here’s what it looks like

What's good for mama is good for baby.

Updated May. 06, 2022

Our Partners

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Toddler Shopping Guides

14 books every four-year-old will want to read again and again

Our favorite picks will grow with your budding reader for years to come.

Updated Dec. 16, 2022

Toddler Shopping Guides, What To Read

at home sperm testing: man and woman talking over coffee in morning

Getting Pregnant

Here’s how to talk to your partner about sperm testing, according to a fertility doctor

And why more sperm testing is a win for women.

Updated Jul. 23, 2024

Getting Pregnant, Fertility Prep More, Health & Wellness

Motherly Stories

Why I refer to myself as a ‘single-lone mother’ instead of a ‘single mother’

Single motherhood refers to very different realities and a vast range of life experiences, which is why I refer to myself as a single-lone mom.

Updated Jul. 20, 2022

Motherly Stories, Single Parenting

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Toddler Shopping Guides

These 13 books will make your two-year-old squeal with joy

You’ll love these sweet, enlightening books as much as they will.

Updated Dec. 15, 2022

Toddler Shopping Guides, What To Read

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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