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Women's Health

New research reveals a hidden way breastfeeding may protect moms for decades

It’s a discovery that deepens what we know about the lasting strength of maternal biology.

Updated Oct. 23, 2025

Women's Health, Health & Wellness

News

Families brace for empty grocery cards as a government shutdown drags on

For millions of parents, that quick EBT balance check is really a check on whether there’s enough for milk, bread, and dinner tonight.

Updated Oct. 23, 2025

News, government financial aid, Parenting

Food

How to feed your family for under $5: Canned bean dinners that are really delicious

Affordable canned bean dinners under $5 that stretch your budget without sacrificing nutrition or taste when money is tight.

Updated Oct. 29, 2025

Food

News

Minnesota mom spots smoke from school bus and saves 22 children from fire

A Bethel, Minnesota mother’s quick thinking turned an ordinary school day into a lesson on intuition, courage, and the quiet power of community.

Updated Oct. 29, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Health & Wellness

Mutual aid 101: How to start or join a community food sharing network

Updated Oct. 31, 2025

Health & Wellness

Women's Health

New research reveals a hidden way breastfeeding may protect moms for decades

It’s a discovery that deepens what we know about the lasting strength of maternal biology.

Updated Oct. 23, 2025

Women's Health, Health & Wellness

Teen Health

Why so many teens still hide period pain—and the coach script parents are asking for

73% of teens feel they must “tough it out” on their period.

Updated Oct. 22, 2025

Teen Health, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Parenting, Teen

Children's Health

Peanut allergies in U.S. babies have dropped — here’s how early introduction is helping (and how to try it safely)

That drop represents thousands of children who may never experience a life-threatening reaction.

Updated Oct. 22, 2025

Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Parenting, Safety

dog alerts mom about son's low blood sugar

Viral & Trending

Paws at the door—and a mom realizes what her child’s service dog already knew

A thump at the door, a stare, and seconds later—Mom knows her son’s blood sugar is dropping. Ducky, their service dog, spotted it first

Updated Oct. 21, 2025

Viral & Trending, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, News

Our Partners

5 Smart Questions to Ask a Doctor About Your Child’s Eczema Treatment

Updated Oct. 20, 2025

Our Partners, Children's Health

Pregnancy

10 things seasoned moms want you to know about C-sections

Ten mom-tested truths about C-sections, backed by leading medical guidance, to help you plan your birth, advocate in the OR and recover with confidence.

Updated Oct. 30, 2025

Pregnancy, Second Trimester

News

New study uncovers a surprising link between C-sections and sleep

Every mom expects sleepless nights with a newborn. For those recovering from a C-section, that exhaustion may have a deeper cause.

Updated Oct. 20, 2025

News, Pregnancy

Celebrity News

Charlie Puth’s tender “Changes” video reveal shows he’s preparing for his biggest role yet—fatherhood

For Charlie, this reveal marks a personal milestone, and a glimpse into how love and family can shape creativity.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

Celebrity News

Sofia Richie Grainge’s baby news comes with a surprise no one saw coming

But beneath the buzz was something deeper: a reflection of how modern motherhood and ambition can coexist, and even fuel one another.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

Celebrity News

Carly Rae Jepsen is pregnant with her first baby

Updated Nov. 03, 2025

Celebrity News

Viral & Trending

A 38-week babymoon went viral — what doctors say parents often miss about flying late in pregnancy

An OB-GYN’s warning after a TikTok went viral highlights why traveling in the final weeks of pregnancy carries real risks.

Updated Nov. 03, 2025

Viral & Trending, News

News

Child therapist “10 truths” go viral: What actually works at home

“When we know better, we do better and that’s how we break cycles"

Updated Nov. 03, 2025

News, Parenting, 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.

Parenting

The 5-second trick that keeps one mom from yelling when her kids make a mess

Updated Nov. 03, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Safety

Popular high chair recalled after reports of deadly safety hazards—here’s what parents need to know

Updated Nov. 03, 2025

Safety, News, Parenting

Postpartum

Keira Knightley opens up about her postpartum crash—And the Pressure moms still feel to ‘bounce back’

Updated Oct. 31, 2025

Postpartum, Celebrity News, News

News

Child therapist “10 truths” go viral: What actually works at home

“When we know better, we do better and that’s how we break cycles"

Updated Nov. 03, 2025

News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

Parenting

The 5-second trick that keeps one mom from yelling when her kids make a mess

When her 6-year-old spilled yogurt on the couch, one mom resisted the urge to yell—and changed her whole parenting mindset instead.

Updated Nov. 03, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Safety

Popular high chair recalled after reports of deadly safety hazards—here’s what parents need to know

Harppa’s 5-in-1 Convertible High Chair has just been recalled after federal safety officials found it poses serious fall and entrapment risks

Updated Nov. 03, 2025

Safety, News, Parenting

Parenting

When her 94-year-old grandma on hospice spoke up, this mom heard the truth behind all the criticism

Parenting with empathy doesn’t erase the past, but it can begin to rewrite the story.

Updated Oct. 30, 2025

Parenting, 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

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Motherly Stories

When your kids are all grown up and summer doesn’t feel the same

It’s every old cliche, good-intentioned advice, “The days are long but the years are short.” But no one tells you how short.

Updated May. 08, 2024

Motherly Stories, Teen Activities

Motherly Stories

Everything I want for my child and everything I’m afraid of

How would I tell him that classrooms are a place for books and not for bullets? How would I tell him that kids can become angels, too—as heavy as that thought may be to fathom?

Updated Sep. 07, 2022

Motherly Stories, Parenting

Viral & Trending

In a gut-wrenching speech, Matthew McConaughey displays Uvalde victim’s shoes

The Uvalde native visibly choked up after his wife, Camila Alves, held up the green Converse sneakers police used to identify Maite Rodriguez.

Updated Jun. 08, 2022

Viral & Trending

Uvalde memorial outside of Robb Elementary

Viral & Trending

Uvalde teacher wounded in shooting says he’ll ‘never forgive’ the police for their inaction

Uvalde teacher Arnulfo Reyes lost all 11 of of his students in the mass shooting.

Updated Jun. 08, 2022

Viral & Trending

mom hugging daughter - she's happy because she believes in therapy for moms

Mental Health

Therapy made me a better mom—and wife

I was so used to giving even when I was on an empty tank. But in the end, I was doing myself (and everyone around me) a disservice.

Updated Apr. 27, 2023

Mental Health, Motherly Stories

News

This is not a drill: You’ll soon be able to mark texts as unread

Apple’s new iOS release is every mom’s dream come true.

Updated Jun. 08, 2022

News, Work & Motherhood

Motherly Stories

Grieving the loss of my father was complicated by motherhood

Even though I’m a rational person, my heart couldn’t process death being forever.

Updated Sep. 07, 2022

Motherly Stories, Father's Day

News

Congress is letting free school lunch program expire for 10 million children

Public schools have been serving all students free meals for the last two years due to the pandemic.

Updated Jun. 08, 2022

News

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Our Partners

Are you a multitasking pro? These 6 feeding products were made for you

This is all about creating space for more memories.

Updated Jun. 07, 2022

Our Partners, Postpartum, Postpartum Products

Women's Health

I’m a therapist and I didn’t connect to my baby at first, until I did this.

My key into motherhood was music and singing.

Updated Nov. 06, 2022

Women's Health, Baby

Celebrity News

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry share first birthday photo of Lilibet

Just look at that sweet smile.

Updated Jun. 07, 2022

Celebrity News

Prince Louis making faces at Platinum Jubilee

Motherly Stories

To the mama raising a ‘wild child’ like Prince Louis

I know what it’s like to constantly wonder whether you’re doing right by your child, whether you’re giving them the space to be who they are while also teaching them to respect the world around them.

Updated Sep. 07, 2022

Motherly Stories

Mental Health

When depression makes you feel like an awful parent

"Depression looks different from person to person, just like parenting styles differ from parent to parent."

Updated Jun. 06, 2022

Mental Health, Motherly Stories

Viral & Trending

Kate, I have been you

And for those judging, trust me, it’s not bad parenting. These kids come with a spark, all of their own.

Updated Jun. 07, 2022

Viral & Trending

Women's Health

3 lessons I’ve learned raising 3 sets of twins

A mom of seven shares how she manages stress and stays present for each of her children.

Updated Jun. 07, 2022

Women's Health, Health & Wellness

Women's Health

What’s it like to be pregnant and chronically ill?

"For me, it’s meant the risk of long-term immobility because my Symphis Pubis is at risk of rupture and I can no longer walk. It means another four and a half months minimum of immobility to go. If the SP ruptures it could mean further more extreme long term disability, loss of mobility, incontinence and need for surgical intervention."

Updated Jun. 06, 2022

Women's Health, Fertility Prep More, Motherly Stories