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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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[ENCORE EPISODE] Jennifer Wallace on breaking the chains of toxic achievement culture

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Allyson Felix on Motherhood, Medal Wins, and Fighting for Moms in Sports

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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.

Mom Hacks

Motherly's Mom Hacks video series is hacking you way through motherhood. Work smarter, not harder, mama

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Safety

Want a safe summer camp experience? What to look for—and what to avoid

Summer camp safety tips to keep your little camper safe all summer long.

Updated May. 31, 2022

Safety, Children's Health

Motherly Stories

My daughter and I both have a disability—and I still struggle with ableism

Her disabilities are not anyone’s inspiration. And while her job is not to teach others, she has unintendedly moved me to accept my own disability.

Updated Jun. 01, 2022

Motherly Stories, Life

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Viral & Trending

Texas father stands guard outside daughter’s school every day since Uvalde shooting

"I've had a lot of emotional people come up to me. They didn't want to send their kids to school. They struggled with sending their kids to school."

Updated May. 31, 2022

Viral & Trending

It's Science

It’s Science: Taking a vitamin C supplement may put you in the mood

One study shows vitamin C may increase the frequency of a certain type of sexual activity.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022

It's Science, Nutrition

Baby Shopping Guide

13 stylish splat mats that will save your floors at mealtime

Because no mom has time for mopping after every meal.

Updated May. 23, 2023

Baby Shopping Guide, Home Shopping Guides

Women's Health

How to know when anxiety, depression and fatigue are symptoms of physical conditions

Too many doctors are dismissing symptoms of chronic illness as women’s mental health concerns. Here’s how to tell the difference and become your own health advocate.

Updated Jun. 01, 2022

Women's Health, Mental Health

Motherly Stories

To all the moms hurting right now: Please give yourself permission to grieve

There is collective power in our grieving hearts right now; let’s normalize not feeling normal.

Updated May. 31, 2022

Motherly Stories, News

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Women's Health

Which birth control is the best at preventing pregnancy?

Here are your chances of getting pregnant on 13 different types of contraception.

Updated Jul. 21, 2023

Women's Health

Viral & Trending

Here are all the GoFundMe fundraisers for Uvalde victims and their families

This is the fastest, easiest way to directly help the victims of the Uvalde shooting.

Updated Jun. 01, 2022

Viral & Trending

Motherly Stories

My motherhood boundary: I don’t share my bed with my kids

Some might call this selfish; I call it setting healthy boundaries for myself.

Updated May. 31, 2022

Motherly Stories, Child Sleep

Women's Health

What pregnant moms really need to register for? Way more postpartum support

“There were plenty of things I needed after giving birth, but none of them were on my registry.”

Updated Nov. 04, 2022

Women's Health, First Trimester

Beauty

Becoming a mother helped me reclaim my beauty narrative

Motherhood was the mirror I didn’t know I needed.

Updated May. 27, 2022

Beauty, Motherly Stories

Celebrity News

Meghan Markle makes incognito visit to Uvalde to help—because that’s what moms do

"I had no idea who she was. She just was carrying on a conversation like her and I knew each other for years."

Updated May. 27, 2022

Celebrity News

News

How to talk to kids about active shooter drills

An age-appropriate guide to talk to kids about shooter drills

Updated May. 27, 2022

News, Parenting

Motherly Stories

Please don’t tell me ‘we only have 18 summers’

We know the time with our kids at home is fleeting. We know it’ll go too fast. But the 18 summers myth? It's just not true—or helpful.

Updated May. 08, 2024

Motherly Stories

Motherly Stories

Breastfeeding isn’t free, but kindness is

Breastfeeding is not free, but kindness can be.

Updated May. 27, 2022

Motherly Stories

Uvalde school shooting vigil participants holding anti-gun signs.

News

10 ways you can channel your grief and rage into action—right now

If you want to feel a little less helpless and a little more hopeful, here's a list for you.

Updated May. 27, 2022

News

Motherly Stories

Motherhood has been my greatest career asset

I was terrified to have children because I was afraid of what it would do to my career. But motherhood isn’t a hindrance—it’s a force of nature. And it's ours to run with.

Updated May. 28, 2022

Motherly Stories, Fertility Prep More, Work & Motherhood

Season 11

The Trevor Project’s Chris Bright on her transition journey, foster parenting and the power of unconditional love

Chris Bright, the director of public training at The Trevor Project, joins Liz to talk about her transition journey, what growing up was like for her, and why she decided to become a foster parent.

Updated Dec. 12, 2024

Season 11, Foster Care

Real Feeding Stories from Real Mamas

How night weaning saved my sanity

At times I found myself mourning the loss of being a fountain of endless comfort and nourishment for my son. In my heart and in my weary mama bones, I knew that we were on the right path—a path towards sustainable motherhood.

Updated May. 27, 2022

Real Feeding Stories from Real Mamas, Motherly Stories

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