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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

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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

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

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

Child

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

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

Child, Child Nutrition, 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.

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

Parenting

Why some moms check every backpack on a playdate—and what it says about parenting today

Updated Aug. 28, 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. 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.

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This is Motherhood: Dr. Kameelah Phillips on Black maternal health

OBGYN and lactation consultant Dr. Kameelah Phillips joins host Joyce Brewer on a bonus episode of the Motherly podcast to discuss Black maternal health.

Updated Dec. 12, 2024

Podcast

Our Partners

10 gifts that provide real solutions for moms & busy families

These make great "anytime" gifts.

Updated Apr. 28, 2022

Our Partners, Home Shopping Guides

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Career & Money

Here’s why the Great Resignation has been so much more complicated for moms

Our 2022 State of Motherhood survey shows that moms have been uniquely affected by the pandemic and its subsequent career-related shockwaves.

Updated Aug. 22, 2022

Career & Money, Work & Motherhood

Celebrity News

Ashley Graham embraces her ‘new tummy’ in postpartum selfie after giving birth to twins

The mama of three shared new photos of her postpartum body on Instagram.

Updated Apr. 26, 2022

Celebrity News

Mental Health

How to reclaim your identity after being a cancer caregiver

Here are some tips that may help you during this transition time.

Updated Oct. 20, 2022

Mental Health

Celebrity News

Jennifer Lawrence is a mom!

The actress gave birth to her first baby in Los Angeles.

Updated Apr. 26, 2022

Celebrity News

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Safety

Are puddle jumpers safe in the pool? What parents need to know

Understanding the risks of the popular toddler flotation devices.

Updated Jun. 18, 2024

Safety, Children's Health

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Mental Health

I didn’t know it was possible to have postpartum anxiety without delivering a baby—until it happened to me

On top of my anxiety, I felt an intense amount of guilt for feeling this way.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022

Mental Health, Motherly Stories

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Baby Shopping Guide

The best baby wipe warmers for tiny tushes

It's not a necessity, but how nice does a warm wipe feel?

Updated Feb. 03, 2023

Baby Shopping Guide, Registry

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Teen Health

Teens are the second most at-risk age group for drowning

Keep your teen safe with these expert tips.

Updated Apr. 22, 2022

Teen Health, Safety

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Motherly Stories

Sleep training didn’t work for us, and that’s OK

Admitting that my child isn't the best sleeper actually made me a happier mom.

Updated Nov. 23, 2022

Motherly Stories, Real Sleep Stories from Real Mamas

Gender disappointment: A high angle view of an unrecognizable pregnant woman resting on her couch while she looks at ultrasound photos of her baby

Motherly Stories

Gender disappointment is real—and if you feel it, you’re not alone

Acknowledging disappointment about your baby’s sex is still pretty taboo in parenting circles.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022

Motherly Stories, Second Trimester

Baby Names

100 baby names that mean ‘fire’ that are sure to ignite your heart

Fiery inspiration for when your little flame comes blazing into the world

Updated May. 09, 2022

Baby Names

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First Trimester

The FDA warns prenatal screening tests may give false results: What this means if you’re pregnant

It’s important to know that these tests are screening tools, not diagnostic tools, and come with a high rate of false positives.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022

First Trimester, Women's Health

Postpartum Products

The best baby wraps–and expert tips on how to use them

Used for centuries in cultures all around the world, baby wraps are not just a total lifesaver–they're also an incredible way to bond with your baby.

Updated Sep. 06, 2024

Postpartum Products, Baby Shopping Guide, Registry

Child Learn & Play

11 dinosaur coloring pages that’ll make your kids go, “Rawr!”

Your budding paleontologist will love this creativity activity.

Updated Dec. 14, 2022

Child Learn & Play, Toddler Learn & Play

Marriage & Partnerships

Dear Husband: Don’t forget that I am always on your team

Even when we don’t see eye to eye. We are in this together.

Updated Nov. 29, 2022

Marriage & Partnerships, Motherly Stories

Parental Leave

This mama perfectly sums up what everyone gets wrong about maternity leave

Anna Whitehouse, the founder of Mama Pukka, shared a mother's insight on maternity leave in a now-viral LinkedIn post.

Updated Apr. 19, 2022

Parental Leave, Work & Motherhood

Postpartum

Secrets to better postpartum care from mothers across the globe

What I’ve learned on my journey to uncover the best maternal care practices from around the world.

Updated Nov. 05, 2022

Postpartum, Women's Health

Kate Pearson: Chrissy Metz's character standing alone with hands clasped

Motherly Stories

Kate Pearson’s depiction of plus-size motherhood is the narrative we need and deserve

Kate Pearson has never promised fat people, mothers, or fat mothers that we can “have it all” (because who can, really?). But she’s shown us that we can get darn close.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022

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