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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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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.

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Postpartum

Why you should think before complimenting a new mom on her weight loss

I weigh less than pre-pregnancy, yet I am the most unhappy I’ve been in years.

Updated May. 27, 2022

Postpartum, Motherly Stories

News

Mothers are not OK

We need changes, now.

Updated May. 27, 2022

News, Motherly Stories

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What To Watch

12 kids movies coming out in 2022 the whole family can watch

Queue one of these titles for your next family movie night!

Updated Sep. 23, 2022

What To Watch

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Motherly Stories

10 ways parents can support kids and communities in the aftermath of a school shooting

In our power as parents and as citizens of this country, there is action we can take even when it feels helpless.

Updated Sep. 11, 2025

Motherly Stories, Health & Wellness

Children's Health

Gun violence is the leading cause of death in children. How can we talk about anything else?

In 2021, 1055 children were killed or injured by gunfire.

Updated Sep. 04, 2024

Children's Health, News

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Motherly Stories

Celebrating your first birthday as a mom: Why turning one is a big deal for mamas

Because you made it, mama. One year down the long road of motherhood. And many, many more to go.

Updated Jan. 17, 2023

Motherly Stories, Baby Milestones

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News

The Texas school shooting is a harsh reminder of the cruel world we are raising our children in

And that reality is heavy. It's unsettling. In so many ways, it's unfair.

Updated May. 27, 2022

News, Motherly Stories

Viral & Trending

Mom of Uvalde survivor: ‘I do not want my son to go to school in America anymore’

Yesterday's mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, has left at least 21 dead.

Updated May. 25, 2022

Viral & Trending

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Career & Money

I’m a mom and the primary breadwinner—and I’m trying so hard to stop being the default parent

As the number of primary income earners rises, their shouldering of tasks and the ‘invisible load’ doesn’t lessen.

Updated Nov. 30, 2022

Career & Money, Motherly Stories

Women's Health

Resources for safe abortion access and reproductive rights

With so much about reproductive care in flux, it’s helpful to stay informed about abortion rights where you live.

Updated Apr. 12, 2023

Women's Health, News

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What To Read

20 best books for 5 year olds

This is the age and the stage to show them the beautiful world around them and these books help do just that.

Updated Aug. 14, 2023

What To Read, Child Learn & Play

News

First confirmed death due to monkeypox: What parents need to know

To date, just 17 cases of monkeypox have been confirmed or suspected in kids under 15.

Updated Sep. 14, 2022

News, Children's Health

Marriage & Partnerships

From a husband’s perspective: My love, I see you

No matter how crazy our lives get from here on out, just remember that I see you. Yes, as a mom, but also as a person. The most beautiful and wonderful person.

Updated May. 28, 2022

Marriage & Partnerships, Fertility Prep More, Relationships

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

15 not-to-be-missed deals from the Hanna Andersson sale

Hand-me-down quality at 60% off? Yes please.

Updated Apr. 24, 2025

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides, Child Shopping Guide

Motherly Stories

If news of pregnancy loss stirs up miscarriage grief, you aren’t alone

When celebrities share their stories of miscarriage, it is helpful on societal level, but painful on a personal level.

Updated May. 25, 2022

Motherly Stories, Miscarriage & Loss

Motherly Stories

The mental load of feeding a family is heavy—and moms often carry it

Organizing the family’s food is unrelenting. Like laundry, there’s no “getting caught up” in cooking.

Updated May. 24, 2022

Motherly Stories, Meal Planning & Shopping

U.S. military helps with Operation Fly Formula

Viral & Trending

More than 70,000 lbs of infant formula lands in U.S. thanks to Operation Fly Formula

The first batch of baby formula imported as part of Operation Fly Formula arrived in the United States over the weekend.

Updated May. 24, 2022

Viral & Trending, News

Parenting

3 tips for raising children who advocate for themselves

Identifying age-appropriate ways for our children to advocate for themselves is just as important as potty training, reading, sharing and even driving safely later in life.

Updated Mar. 19, 2024

Parenting, Mental Health