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Baby Names

The influencer baby names making it from our FYP to actual birth certificates

Could Addison be the new Ashley?

Updated Sep. 02, 2025

Baby Names

Work & Motherhood

The model who turned her maternity brand into a lifeline for isolated moms

Updated Sep. 02, 2025

Work & Motherhood

Child

New poll reveals how little freedom kids have today—and why experts say it’s hurting them

Digital devices are deeply embedded in modern childhood, and the Harris Poll shows just how much they shape kids’ daily lives.

Updated Sep. 02, 2025

Child, Child Learn & Play, Parenting

News

Why pets are drawn to pregnant bellies—and what it means for baby

As their paws pressed down, her unborn baby kicked back, as if saying hello to his furry siblings.

Updated Aug. 29, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Ticks can hide in lashes: simple steps for after-outdoor checks and when to seek care

Updated Aug. 29, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health

Baby Health

Mississippi declares emergency as infant deaths rise—the crisis every parent should know about

Since 2014, more than 3,500 Mississippi infants have died before their first birthday.

Updated Aug. 26, 2025

Baby Health, Baby, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, News

Health & Wellness

Phones are out of class—now what? a mom’s guide to school phone bans

Reframing the Debate from Emergencies to Everyday Growth

Updated Aug. 26, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

How Blueland’s founder makes sustainable back-to-school shopping effortless and affordable

Her advice stems from real experience as both a mother and an entrepreneur who's tested countless products in search of ones that actually work for real families.

Updated Aug. 25, 2025

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide, Health & Wellness

Our Partners

Navigating Vaccination: Tips and Information for Moms

Chatting about vaccinations with your pediatrician doesn’t have to feel overwhelming! Check out where you can find helpful info to prep for your next visit and learn why it matters.

Updated Aug. 20, 2025

Our Partners, Children's Health

Getting Pregnant

China develops pregnancy robot to support families facing infertility

Unlike an incubator that supports premature babies, this robot would replicate the entire gestational process from conception to delivery.

Updated Aug. 19, 2025

Getting Pregnant, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Infertility

Baby Names

The influencer baby names making it from our FYP to actual birth certificates

Could Addison be the new Ashley?

Updated Sep. 02, 2025

Baby Names

Pregnancy

Pregnant moms are losing safe places to give birth—and rural families are paying the price

Because in parts of rural America, it’s not just hard to find a place to give birth. It’s becoming nearly impossible.

Updated Aug. 08, 2025

Pregnancy

Why stress during pregnancy affects your baby’s gut health

“The upshot is that pregnant women should be pampered if we want the best for their babies.”

Updated Jul. 31, 2025

Pregnancy, News

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Pregnancy

French baby names are having a moment—and Olivia Culpo’s pick shows exactly why

French baby names offer a quiet magic that touches on meaning, sound, and feeling all at once.

Updated Jul. 17, 2025

Pregnancy, Baby Names

News

Teaching kids to spot ‘weaponized incompetence’ before it becomes a habit

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

How a baby’s autograph-covered helmet became the sweetest surprise of the US Open

Sometimes the world’s most high-profile stages are the most unlikely places for pure, unscripted joy—especially when a baby is involved

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

Penn Badgley quietly introduces his new role: dad of twins

Penn Badgley is a dad once again—or twice again, to be exact.

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

News, Celebrity News

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.

News

Viral video captures firstborn crashing baby’s giggle session with a laugh no one will forget

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

News, Baby, Viral & Trending

News

Indoor princesses unite—this little girl’s viral camping review has parents everywhere rolling

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

News, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play, Viral & Trending

Toddler

This little girl’s bedtime clapback proves kids always have the last word

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

Toddler, News, Parenting, Toddler Sleep, Viral & Trending

Toddler

This little girl’s bedtime clapback proves kids always have the last word

“Kids always know exactly how to cut you down at bedtime 😂.”

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

Toddler, News, Parenting, Toddler Sleep, Viral & Trending

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Toddler Sleep

This viral blankie story proves kids know exactly what they need to feel safe

When the youngest gets attention, the oldest often steps in with their own showstopper act.

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

Toddler Sleep, Parenting, Toddler

Viral & Trending

$1,650 in the U.S. vs. $120 in Sweden: How one video highlights the daycare gap that’s frustrating parents

The comparison has struck a nerve and sparked conversations about what kind of daycare system parents deserve.

Updated Sep. 03, 2025

Viral & Trending, Career & Money, Family Finances & Budgeting, News, Parenting

Back To School

Parents say they’ll go into debt to help kids fit in—here’s how to navigate back-to-school pressure

Parents of K–12 and college students plan to spend an average of $741 this year—$200 more than last year.

Updated Sep. 03, 2025

Back To School, Career & Money, Family Finances & Budgeting, Parenting

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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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Toddler Shopping Guides

Smallbirds are back and we want them in every color

Sustainable meets adorable.

Updated Jul. 19, 2022

Toddler Shopping Guides, Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

News

Aveeno Baby’s new Eczema Equality campaign is the resource BIPOC parents need

Although Black babies are 1.7 times more likely to suffer from eczema, it's difficult to find resources that feature anything other than white skin. Until now.

Updated Oct. 08, 2021

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

Holidays

17 easy Thanksgiving recipes for a memorable holiday meal

Motherly's editorial team shares some of our easy, sure-to-please Thanksgiving recipes.

Updated Nov. 17, 2021

Holidays, Food, Home, Home & Gear, Life, Shop

Food

These are the best Trader Joe’s snacks for kids — tested and approved by actual kids

Overwhelmed by all the choices? Start here!

Updated Jan. 31, 2024

Food, Child, Child Nutrition, Journey, Life, Meal Planning & Shopping, Parenting, Teen, Teen Nutrition, Toddler, Toddler Nutrition

Life

How to navigate the 2021 holiday season—safely

It's our second pandemic Christmas, but things are a bit brighter this year.

Updated Dec. 08, 2021

Life, Adult, Covid, Health & Wellness, Holidays, Mental Health, The Holidays

Viral & Trending

The internet’s favorite ‘strangers’ reunite for 6th Thanksgiving after accidental text in 2016

The relationship between Wanda Dench and Jamal Hinton is the best Thanksgiving story ever.

Updated Sep. 29, 2022

Viral & Trending, Life, News

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What To Read

19 Christmas books we can’t wait to read with our kids this season

The best way to spread Christmas cheer is reading aloud for all to hear!

Updated Nov. 16, 2022

What To Read, Christmas

Viral & Trending

‘Sesame Street’ makes history with first-ever Asian-American cast member

Ji-Young is a 7-year-old Korean American girl who will debut on the show on Thanksgiving Day.

Updated May. 04, 2022

Viral & Trending, Life, News, What To Watch

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Toddler Shopping Guides

23 Montessori inspired toys that will grow with your child

Your littles will come back to these toys again and again.

Updated Aug. 09, 2023

Toddler Shopping Guides, Journey

Celebrity News

Adele says her son thinks Taylor Swift is more famous than his mom

“He’s starting to get it a little bit, but not really,” she said of her son understanding how famous his mom is.

Updated Sep. 30, 2022

Celebrity News, Life, News

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Motherhood Understood

Desarae on anxiety, anger and depression hitting her 6 weeks postpartum

"I believed I had prepared myself for the postpartum period. I had spoken to many girlfriends who had gone through it and I felt ready for the overwhelming emotions, hormones and exhaustion that came with postpartum."

Updated Oct. 20, 2022

Motherhood Understood

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Holiday Gift Guides

30+ top-notch gifts for every kind of grandparent

Of course they'd appreciate anything, but they'll REALLY love these.

Updated Sep. 11, 2024

Holiday Gift Guides, The Holidays

Holiday Gift Guides

The 40 best Christmas gifts for the dad in your life

Men can be tricky to shop for, but these holiday gifts are a surefire hit.

Updated Oct. 28, 2024

Holiday Gift Guides, Christmas

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The Holidays

50+ holiday jokes that’ll have your kids (and you!) laughing

What did the Gingerbread man put on his bed? A cookie sheet!

Updated Nov. 27, 2023

The Holidays, Child Learn & Play

Food

8 ways to maintain mindful eating during the busy holiday season

Keep healthy habits going, even when you're overwhelmed.

Updated Dec. 07, 2021

Food, Entertaining, Health & Wellness, Holidays, Life, Nutrition, The Holidays

Celebrity News

Tan France says he was dad-shamed online for using formula

The new dad says he received 17,000 messages on Instagram about his choice to use formula.

Updated Sep. 28, 2022

Celebrity News, Life, News

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Celebrity News

Jessica Alba’s parenting advice on unhelpful mom friends, kids and technology, and milestone angst

Jessica Alba talks to Motherly about how she parents her three kids, the Honest company's latest initiative, and her favorite new mom essentials.

Updated Oct. 01, 2022

Celebrity News, Life, News

Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively with daughters

Celebrity News

Blake Lively makes sure her daughters see that she’s a working mom

"I want to be as present of a mother as humanly possible and I want them to feel my presence, but I also think the best way to be the best mother is to show them that you can have a life and have a passion and have an identity outside of just being a mother."

Updated Sep. 30, 2022

Celebrity News, Life, News