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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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 $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
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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
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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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30 stylish diaper bags that don’t look like diaper bags

Is a cute, trendy diaper bag that doesn't scream, well…DIAPER BAG, too much to ask?

Updated Dec. 08, 2023
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Registered dietician and nutritionist Sherry Coleman Collins on allergy prevention

Motherly's co-founder, Liz Tenety, speaks with registered dietician and nutritionist Sherry Coleman Collins about allergies and reinforcing healthy eating habits in children.

Updated Nov. 11, 2021
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Where to watch ‘A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving’—and how to talk about it with your kids

We can use the beloved classic to teach our kids about inclusion and a fuller version of history.

Updated Oct. 26, 2023
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New Zealand Prime Minister’s toddler interrupts her Livestream due to ‘bedtime fail’

"You're meant to be in bed, darling," Ardern told her daughter while sheepishly laughing. "Pop back to bed, I'll come and see you in a second."

Updated Sep. 28, 2022
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This record-breaking preemie weighed only 14.8 ounces at birth

Alabama baby Curtis Means weighed only 14.8 ounces at birth.

Updated Sep. 29, 2022
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20 Thanksgiving-themed coloring pages your little turkey will love

Encourage your child’s creativity with this fun Thanksgiving activity.

Updated Oct. 18, 2023
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25+ holiday gifts to delight any 5-year-old

These surefire hits provide plenty of opportunity to learn and explore–without even realizing it!

Updated Sep. 26, 2024
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Mom shares brilliant way to challenge ‘rude’ behavior in viral post

This is how you can empathetically teach your children about emotional maturity.

Updated Sep. 28, 2022
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25+ of our favorite gifts for 4-year-olds–from the practical to the fun

These fresh picks encourage preschoolers to get lost in their creativity and imagination.

Updated Sep. 24, 2024
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Tyler and Catelynn have emotional reunion with daughter Carly on ‘Teen Mom OG’

The 'Teen Mom OG' stars have always been raw and honest about the ups and downs of adoption.

Updated Sep. 28, 2022
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5 kid-friendly travel ideas for the Covid era

With so many families in desperate need of a break and reconnection, a little getaway might be just what the doctor ordered.

Updated Mar. 21, 2023
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Shh! This holiday gift hack will make your life easier + better

Allow us to let you in on a little secret..

Updated Apr. 29, 2022
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Alyssa Milano once thought her miscarriages were ‘punishment’ for her abortions

The actress talks about how her Catholic faith impacted her feelings about her own miscarriages and abortions.

Updated Sep. 23, 2022
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‘Nightmare’ IVF mixup results in two moms delivering each other’s babies

The two L.A. couples in the IVF clinic mixup have been raising one another's babies for several months.

Updated Sep. 28, 2022
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In the absence of ‘the village,’ mothers struggle most

It takes a village, but there are no villages.

Updated Apr. 26, 2022
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I couldn’t find my village when I became a working mom—so I created it

My circle of friends got smaller when I became a mom. I changed that.

Updated Nov. 10, 2021
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The real reason it’s so hard to make mom friends

If there are so many of us looking for more mom friends, then why is it so hard to actually make them?

Updated Apr. 22, 2022
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