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Toddler Learn & Play

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

Toddler Learn & Play, Child, Child Learn & Play, Toddler

Viral & Trending

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

Viral & Trending, News

Child Sleep

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

Child Sleep, Toddler Sleep

News

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

News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

Health & Wellness

Mutual aid 101: How to start or join a community food sharing network

Updated Oct. 31, 2025

Health & Wellness

Women's Health

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

Women's Health, Health & Wellness

Teen Health

Why so many teens still hide period pain—and the coach script parents are asking for

73% of teens feel they must “tough it out” on their period.

Updated Oct. 22, 2025

Teen Health, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Parenting, Teen

Children's Health

Peanut allergies in U.S. babies have dropped — here’s how early introduction is helping (and how to try it safely)

That drop represents thousands of children who may never experience a life-threatening reaction.

Updated Oct. 22, 2025

Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Parenting, Safety

dog alerts mom about son's low blood sugar

Viral & Trending

Paws at the door—and a mom realizes what her child’s service dog already knew

A thump at the door, a stare, and seconds later—Mom knows her son’s blood sugar is dropping. Ducky, their service dog, spotted it first

Updated Oct. 21, 2025

Viral & Trending, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, News

Our Partners

5 Smart Questions to Ask a Doctor About Your Child’s Eczema Treatment

Updated Oct. 20, 2025

Our Partners, Children's Health

Motherly

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

Motherly, Pregnancy, Third Trimester

Pregnancy

10 things seasoned moms want you to know about C-sections

Ten mom-tested truths about C-sections, backed by leading medical guidance, to help you plan your birth, advocate in the OR and recover with confidence.

Updated Oct. 30, 2025

Pregnancy, Second Trimester

News

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

News, Pregnancy

Celebrity News

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

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

News

CDC expands pasta recall after 6 deaths: What parents need to know

Updated Nov. 04, 2025

News, Parenting, Safety

parents concerned about youth online safety

News

McAfee report uncovers a new kind of ‘stranger danger’ and it’s closer than you think

Updated Nov. 04, 2025

News, Parenting, Safety

boy signs to stranger for the first time

News

When a stranger signed to her son, this mom saw years of love and learning come full circle

4-year-old Luca signed his name unprompted to a Chick-fil-A cashier, his mom froze in awe.

Updated Nov. 04, 2025

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.

Viral & Trending

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

Updated Nov. 04, 2025

Viral & Trending, News

Celebrity News

Carly Rae Jepsen is pregnant with her first baby

Updated Nov. 04, 2025

Celebrity News

Viral & Trending

A 38-week babymoon went viral — what doctors say parents often miss about flying late in pregnancy

Updated Nov. 03, 2025

Viral & Trending, News

News

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

News, Parenting, Safety

News

McAfee report uncovers a new kind of ‘stranger danger’ and it’s closer than you think

Updated Nov. 04, 2025

News, Parenting, Safety

Getting Pregnant

12 supportive phrases moms navigating surrogacy deserve to hear

Updated Oct. 30, 2025

Getting Pregnant, Surrogacy

News

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

News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

pregnant woman with hand on her belly- motherly top pregnancy stories

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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Our Latest Podcast Episodes

The Motherly Podcast

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Motherly's Podcast Series

Stay up to date on our two original podcasts

This Is Birth

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.

Mom Hacks

Motherly's Mom Hacks video series is hacking you way through motherhood. Work smarter, not harder, mama

Motherly's Podcast Series

Stay up to date on our two original podcasts

Divorce

To the mama just starting the co-parenting journey: The handoffs were the hardest part for me

It’s painful to watch families go through the early part of settling into a post-divorce co-parenting routine. Whether you’re an a-list celebrity or just plain suburban somebody like me, it’s not easy. Here's how I learned to adjust.

Updated Aug. 16, 2022

Divorce, Child, Life, Motherly Stories, Parenting, Relationships

It's Science

Even without BPAs, should you consider plastic baby bottles?

A pediatrician weighs in.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022

It's Science, Life, Our Partners

postpartum depression: mom with ppd and baby

Motherly Stories

Stop telling me I won’t have PPD again

I'm pregnant again, and some of my friends and family have decided to tell me that “this time will be different.” More specifically, that this time around I won’t have postpartum depression.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022

Motherly Stories, Life

Birth Stories

What Black mothers-to-be need to know before giving birth

I was confident in my ability to have the birth experience that I wanted. Unfortunately, that didn’t end up being the case. Now, I hope other Black mothers-to-be can learn from my experience and how to prepare themselves for all possible birthing scenarios.

Updated Apr. 09, 2024

Birth Stories, Women's Health

Emmy Rossum and Tom Holland pose on red carpets

Entertainment

Emmy Rossum cast to play Tom Holland’s mom in new show and…wait, WHAT?

Apparently, Rossum’s character was a teen mom who had her son at the age of 16.

Updated Jun. 06, 2023

Entertainment, Celebrity News, Life, News

empathy in motherhood: Two moms pushing babies in strollers in the park

Health & Wellness

It’s Science: Motherhood can make you more empathetic

Ask me how I know.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022

Health & Wellness, Community & Friendship, It's Science, Life, Mental Health, Relationships

Baby Names

20 March baby names that herald spring

Get some inspo from Springtime or famous folks born in March.

Updated Feb. 23, 2024

Baby Names

Season 10

Emily Calandrelli of Emily’s Wonder Lab wants kids to love science

Emily Calandrelli, of Emily's Wonder Lab on Netflix, discusses making STEM fields fun for kids on the Motherly Podcast.

Updated Dec. 12, 2024

Season 10, Podcast

Celebrity News

Pink’s daughter can’t have a cell phone until she provides proof that social media is good for kids

"She has a lot of eyes on her."

Updated Mar. 01, 2023

Celebrity News, News

Celebrity News

New mom Caitríona Balfe shuts down ‘Outlander’ fans for shaming her

The 'Outlander' star is responding to fans who criticized her.

Updated Dec. 02, 2022

Celebrity News, Life, News

is baby getting enough milk: mother breastfeeding infant in nursery

Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules

4 signs that your baby is getting enough milk

Plus how to know when it's time to ask for help.

Updated Mar. 28, 2025

Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules, Baby Feeding Tips

Viral & Trending

Calling all Target moms—you’ll be able to get curbside Starbucks soon!

As if we needed another reason to love Target!

Updated Oct. 31, 2022

Viral & Trending, Life, News

Young Woman Reading a Product Label in a Food Market

Our Partners

How to read the nutritional label on your child’s food

Updated Aug. 04, 2022

Our Partners, Children's Health

Postpartum

Spotting postpartum depression can be difficult. Here’s why you should enlist your partner’s help

Coming up with a plan together before PPD arises could help you get the care you need sooner.

Updated Apr. 23, 2024

Postpartum, Mental Health

Elyse Myers viral tiktok exclusive pumping

Viral & Trending

Mom calculates average of 2,388 hours of exclusive pumping in viral TikTok

Updated Feb. 23, 2022

Viral & Trending, Life, News

Viral & Trending

Meet the ‘miracle baby’ born at 2:22 a.m. on 2/22/22

'2' is this family's lucky number!

Updated Feb. 23, 2022

Viral & Trending, Life, News

Season 10

Bonus Episode: Tiny Earth’s Rachael Classi wants to liberate moms from the burden of stuff

Sponsored by Tiny Earth. Rachael Classi, founder of Tiny Earth joins Liz on the Motherly Podcast. She offers tips on how parents can declutter for the sake of the earth and for the sake of their home.

Updated Dec. 12, 2024

Season 10, Podcast