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Parents say curiosity matters—then tell kids “be careful” 27 times daily, according to research

It's clear we're walking a tightrope between fostering exploration and avoiding a trip to the ER.

Updated Nov. 04, 2025
Mother's touch explained

The surprising science behind a mother’s touch—and why it soothes babies so deeply

What if a simple stroke could flip a “safety switch” in your baby—and even calm you too?

Updated Nov. 04, 2025
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Is melatonin safe for kids? What every exhausted parent needs to know

Before you add it to cart, pediatrician Dr. Jessica Klein wants you to pump the brakes and get the facts.

Updated Oct. 31, 2025
10 tips from a therapist - Motherly

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

2025 State of Motherhood Survey

Motherhood can be so many things. And we want to hear what it’s like for you in 2025.

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Financial Truths Before Maternity Leave

5 financial truths every mom should know before maternity leave

Maternity leave math is confusing, even when you have benefits. Here's facts that matter most and simple steps to take so your paycheck, premiums, and plans stay on track.

Updated Oct. 30, 2025
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Kieran Culkin once thought he wasn’t ready for kids. Now he’s a dad of three

Kieran Culkin once wasn’t sure about having kids — now he and Jazz Charton are celebrating their third

Updated Nov. 05, 2025
Troian Bellisario and Patrick J. Adams pregnancy announcement

Troian Bellisario and Patrick J. Adams share they’re expecting baby No. 3—with a love letter to their future child

Patrick J. Adams’ heartfelt love letter to his unborn child perfectly captures the wonder, uncertainty, and endless love that comes with welcoming a baby

Updated Nov. 05, 2025
Soon To Be Dads

8 ways dads-to-be can truly show up during the third trimester

Eight concrete ways dads-to-be can show up in the third trimester. Learn warning signs, practice labor support and prep the fourth trimester. Practical, calm and evidence-based.

Updated Oct. 30, 2025
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A teacher used a vase to explain grief to her fourth graders—and parents everywhere are learning from it

When Ryan Brazil told her students, “We make space for each other,” she offered a truth that extends well beyond her classroom.

Updated Nov. 05, 2025
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CDC expands pasta recall after 6 deaths: What parents need to know

The CDC has expanded a pasta recall tied to Listeria deaths—parents are urged to check their freezers now

Updated Nov. 04, 2025
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Pregnant? Bookmark these 13 articles now

A guide for every stage in your incredible journey.

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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Graduating seniors give their old kindergarten teacher the surprise of a lifetime in viral TikTok

We all have that one teacher that stays with us for years—this is just the sweetest!

Updated Jun. 07, 2022
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Try these natural remedies to soothe seasonal allergies in kids

Here's how to help them get through the stuffy season with as few sniffles as possible.

Updated Jun. 07, 2022
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5 things we want our child to always know about our home

Because these are the walls that shaped him. And they will continue to shape him as he travels through the years.

Updated Sep. 07, 2022
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If you love ‘fiver parties’, you’ll really love this alternative to a no-gift birthday party

We’ve been doing giving parties in our family for several years now and they are downright magical.

Updated Sep. 07, 2022
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