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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
CDC pasta recall

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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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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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
Shari Siadat, founder of TooD Beauty and her daughters

Becoming a mother helped me reclaim my beauty narrative

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

Updated May. 27, 2022
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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
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How to talk to kids about active shooter drills

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

Updated May. 27, 2022
18 summers: mom at beach with kids

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
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Breastfeeding isn’t free, but kindness is

Breastfeeding is not free, but kindness can be.

Updated May. 27, 2022
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Mothers are not OK

We need changes, now.

Updated May. 27, 2022
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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
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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
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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
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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
Parents embrace after Uvalde shooting

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
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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
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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
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