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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
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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
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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

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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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
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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
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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
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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
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TikTok video shows why a mother hasn’t moved her daughter’s shoes in three years — and the grief behind them

A mother’s daughter left her shoes in the same spot three years ago — and she hasn’t moved them since, finding comfort and connection in the midst of grief.

Updated Oct. 16, 2025
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The simple restaurant rule this dad swears by—and the surprising skill it’s teaching his kids

This dad’s simple “restaurant rule” is going viral for teaching kids confidence, empathy, and social skills—one order at a time

Updated Oct. 16, 2025
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Beyond ‘gentle’: How today’s parents are blending parenting styles—and breaking cycles

Modern parents aren’t following just one style anymore. From cycle-breaking to gentle parenting, they’re blending approaches

Updated Oct. 16, 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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Viral TikTok Cleaning Products For Spring Cleaning

#CleanTok hive assemble! These are the 9 most popular TikTok products for spring cleaning

If you're itching to get your spring clean on, you need ALL of these products.

Updated Feb. 22, 2024
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To my children: This is what I wish for you

To my sweet boys, here are 7 things I really want for you as you grow up and live your lives (and they are far simpler and also more challenging than you might expect).

Updated Mar. 19, 2024
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Stephanie Beatriz shares powerful words on body acceptance all moms of daughters should hear

The proud mama says her newfound body acceptance is the "gift" her daughter gave her.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
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Dreading pregnancy or childbirth? It may be tokophobia 

Fear of giving birth can exist on a spectrum, but tokophobia is a rare, severe form. It may cause some women to elect for a C-section or avoid pregnancy altogether.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022
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This is Motherhood: Jamie Jones wants BIPOC moms to get the birth support they need

In this bonus episode of the Motherly Podcast, guest host Joyce Brewer speaks with Jamie Jones, a childbirth educator at Birthsmarter, a doula, a pre- and postnatal corrective exercise specialist, and a certified personal trainer.

Updated Dec. 12, 2024
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9 Easter books perfect for kids of all ages

Fill your little one's Easter basket with more than just candy!

Updated Feb. 22, 2024
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To the mama who’s so overwhelmed right now: Your best is more than enough

Mothers, you are enough. You are more than enough. We will get through this together. We are in this together.

Updated Aug. 26, 2022
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Dear child: The world may not always be safe, but I will always be your haven

I may not always be able to promise you safety when you’re not in my arms, but one thing I can promise you is this: My prayers are bound to you. Always.

Updated Aug. 26, 2022
Lady Gaga and Liza Minnelli at the Oscars

Lady Gaga and Liza Minnelli’s Oscars moment is going viral—and it’s important to talk about why

The moment is going viral because it's rare to see that level of respect, kindness, and admiration toward older adults.

Updated Aug. 27, 2022
H&M Cradle to Cradle Sustainable Baby Clothes

H&M just took sustainable baby clothes to the next level

The grow-with-me designs are truly brilliant.

Updated Jun. 24, 2022
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5 lies about newborns that we need to stop spreading

Here are the top five lies about babies we need to stop telling so that parents stop being so hard on themselves. 

Updated Nov. 10, 2022
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Ketanji Brown Jackson acknowledged the struggle of working moms without apologizing for it

There's a lot at stake for the Supreme Court Justice nominee. She still made a point to reassure other working moms that “You don’t have to be a perfect mom. But if you do your best and love your children… things will turn out OK.”

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
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Dear disabled mom: you’re doing a great job

It’s hard to take care of your littles when you can hardly take care of yourself. But guess what disabled mama? You’re doing a great job. 

Updated Nov. 29, 2022
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It’s science: How you use social media may be associated with your parenting style

Whether you share your kid’s photos on social media may relate to how you parent.

Updated Mar. 25, 2022
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Maren Morris says her husband helped her realize she had postpartum depression

Morris says it was her husband who gently suggested she might have PPD.

Updated Aug. 27, 2022
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