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Breastfeeding research

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
SNAP benefits

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
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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
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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

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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cesarean delivery

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
Charlie Puth

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
Sofia richie grainge

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
mom speaking to premature baby

Stanford research reveals the powerful role of a mother’s voice in premature babies’ development

Every story, song, or word helps their brain connect language and emotion in ways that last well beyond infancy.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025
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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
mom talking about "doing it all" as a parent

One mom’s viral meltdown about ‘doing it all’ perfectly captures the math of modern motherhood

Emily’s reel did not go viral because it offered a solution. It resonated because it named what so many parents are carrying

Updated Oct. 30, 2025
mom and son making lasagna for dinner

A boy stirs lasagna with his mom—what he says next melts hearts and feeds a bigger lesson

Her video captured what everyday parenting looks like at its best—teaching empathy, confidence, and care through the small rituals that fill ordinary days.

Updated Oct. 28, 2025
mom accompanies daughter on a midnight walk

A girl asks for space—her mom’s quiet response is healing the internet

In a world that often celebrates control, this mom showed that love can be strongest when it gives room to grow.

Updated Oct. 27, 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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This time-lapse proves moms are never off the clock

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Honouring late brother

Dad writes to his brother 10 years after his death—what he tells his kids will leave you in tears

“The last you knew, I was starting to date, but luckily soon after, I met the woman of my dreams and had two children.”

Updated Apr. 14, 2025
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Pregnant mom felt one strange symptom—ChatGPT told her to act fast, and it saved her and her baby

The question was casual—“Why does my jaw feel tight?”—but what happened next was anything but.

Updated Apr. 14, 2025
Being a mom in USA

‘We weren’t meant to do this alone’: A mom’s viral video on why parenting feels so hard in the U.S.

She lays bare a reality many U.S. moms live daily: the crushing lack of support for women and children, especially in the early years of parenting.

Updated Apr. 14, 2025
Pregnant teacher in the classroom

Pregnant teacher pauses math lesson to share a moment with her baby—her students’ reaction says it all

“My class is ALWAYS trying to watch her move, so when she was super active during math, we had to stop and watch,” says the video.

Updated Apr. 11, 2025
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Fisher-Price recalls more than 250,000 stroller toys due to choking hazard

Fisher-Price has issued a recall of approximately 253,000 Brunch & Go stroller toys after discovering they could pose a choking risk to little ones.

Updated Apr. 15, 2025
Kylie Kelce

Kylie Kelce’s dos and don’ts for talking to postpartum moms (because some of y’all need a reminder)

In her “Postpartum Special” episode of Not Gonna Lie, Kylie dives into the raw, unfiltered experience of welcoming baby number four.

Updated Apr. 11, 2025
April Theory

‘April Theory’ is helping moms feel more like themselves again—here’s how

For moms especially, it’s not just an aesthetic vibe. It’s science-backed. It’s seasonal. And it might be the exact reset our nervous systems have been begging for.

Updated Apr. 10, 2025
WOMB TRANSPLANT

A womb transplant between sisters led to this history-making birth—and new hope for families everywhere

After a decade of waiting, Grace and her husband Angus welcomed their miracle baby, Amy Isabel — the first child in the UK born following a womb transplant.

Updated Apr. 10, 2025
pediatrician grandma

A pediatrician grandma’s $20 travel tip is going viral—and parents are rushing to Amazon

A pediatrician—and grandma—holds up a tiny device that costs just around $20—and parents everywhere are calling it a game-changer

Updated Apr. 24, 2025
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“It’s so scary”: Meghan Markle shares her postpartum preeclampsia story—and the pressure to show up anyway

That pressure to perform isn’t just something celebrities face. It’s something many mothers feel.

Updated Apr. 10, 2025
On bullying

This video exposed a hard truth about bullying we rarely admit

Rachel points out that most anti-bullying lessons focus on helping kids identify and protect themselves from an anonymous “evil bully.”

Updated Apr. 09, 2025
maintaining as a parent

Mom gives daughter sushi once—what she expects next leaves her speechless

A TikTok sparked the most relatable parenting conversation of 2025. Her sage advice? "If I haven't learned anything else about being a parent, it's that you better not introduce your child to something that you cannot maintain."

Updated Apr. 09, 2025
Newborn visitors

Mom blocks visitors from meeting her baby—and accidentally creates a moment no one will forget

Newborn boundaries can be tough to enforce—especially when you're a first-time mom and your extended family can’t wait to meet the baby.

Updated Apr. 09, 2025
Baby looks like dad

When your baby is a mini-me of dad, but you did all the heavy lifting

We put in the work, but Dad gets the genetic credit.

Updated Apr. 09, 2025
The White Lotus Season 3

The performance of ‘having it all’: What The White Lotus gets right about friendship, womanhood, and the pressure to stay perfect

Even our most trusted friendships can hold comparison, performance, and grief—for the choices we made, and the ones we didn’t.

Updated Apr. 09, 2025
Dr. Kisha Davis Interview - Motherly

Calming your concerns: how on-time vaccinations protect your child

Dr. Kisha Davis is a family physician, public health leader, and mom of three who knows firsthand what it’s like to sit on both sides of the exam room.

Updated Apr. 08, 2025
Viral toddler cookie challenge

What parents are really learning from the viral cookie challenge

Oliver gasps when he realizes his mom has no cookie under her napkin. Without hesitation, he offers her one of his own.

Updated Apr. 08, 2025
Miss Rachel welcomes new baby

Ms. Rachel welcomes baby girl via surrogate: “I’m meant to be your mama”

“We welcomed sweet baby Susannah into the world! 💕 We are so in love,” she wrote in an Instagram post.

Updated Apr. 08, 2025
Invisible labor

How to lighten the mental load: Parenting coach Sam Kelly on ending invisible labor and raising capable kids

Invisible labor. The mental load. Whatever you call it, many moms know the feeling of being the engine behind the family

Updated Apr. 08, 2025
little boy adn little girl reaching for the easter baskets

10 easy Easter recipes to make with kids—and sweet dessert ideas too

Warning: these might be too cute to eat.

Updated Apr. 15, 2025
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