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California just drew a line in the sand on AI and kids—here’s why it matters everywhere

California’s new AI law could change how every parent thinks about chatbots

Updated Oct. 16, 2025

Health & Wellness, Mental Health

Health & Wellness

Turns out running with your stroller might actually protect your body more than you think

Think stroller runs are risky? A new study shows they may actually protect your joints and reduce injury risk—yes, running with baby can be smart

Updated Oct. 15, 2025

Health & Wellness, Fitness

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

The comfiest, chicest sweatshirts for fall (that aren’t your college hoodie)

Updated Oct. 15, 2025

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

moms sharing experiences abound financial dependency

Work & Motherhood

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

Work & Motherhood, Career & Money, News, Viral & Trending

Health & Wellness

Turns out running with your stroller might actually protect your body more than you think

Updated Oct. 15, 2025

Health & Wellness, Fitness

Health & Wellness

California just drew a line in the sand on AI and kids—here’s why it matters everywhere

California’s new AI law could change how every parent thinks about chatbots

Updated Oct. 16, 2025

Health & Wellness, Mental Health

Children's Health

An education expert’s plan for parents navigating climate anxiety in kids (when you’re scared too)

If you're feeling that weird cocktail of guilt, fear, and "how do I even talk about this?"—welcome to the club.

Updated Oct. 09, 2025

Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Mental Health

Health & Wellness

That alarm sound is actually ruining your day—here’s why (and what to do about it)

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Health & Wellness, Women's Health

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

I wanted to be proactive about my health—this platform made it easy

Everlywell emphasized context and care in a way that acknowledged the realities of women’s health.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

Pregnancy

White House links Tylenol in pregnancy to autism—what moms really need to know

Can you take Tylenol when pregnant? What does the science actually say? And what should I do if I’m in pain or running a fever?

Updated Sep. 24, 2025

Pregnancy, Health & Wellness, News, Women's Health

News

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

News, Pregnancy

Pregnancy

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

Pregnancy, Celebrity News, News

News

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

News, Getting Pregnant, Miscarriage & Loss, Pregnancy

Viral & Trending

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

Viral & Trending, News, Pregnancy

News

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

Updated Oct. 17, 2025

News, Pregnancy

mom has not moved daughter's shoes in 3 years

Parenting

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

Parenting, News

Parenting

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

Parenting, 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.

Parenting

Beyond ‘gentle’: How today’s parents are blending parenting styles—and breaking cycles

Updated Oct. 16, 2025

Parenting, News

News

This school’s “un-fundraiser” is giving parents a reason to breathe easier

Updated Oct. 15, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

What happens when a mom finally stops cleaning long enough to go for a run

Updated Oct. 15, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

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

Parenting, News

Parenting

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

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

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

Parenting, News

News

What parents need to know about the Education Department layoffs—and how they could affect kids with disabilities

While the numbers might sound abstract, the impact is personal.

Updated Oct. 14, 2025

News, 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.

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News

Strangers are donating breastmilk to baby whose mom died of COVID

Megan Richards of Oak Grove, Missouri, her husband, and all six of their children contracted COVID in November.

Updated Dec. 03, 2021

News, Life

Celebrity News

This is James Van Der Beek’s magical method for calming a crying baby

Yes, there's an acronym for his magical method.

Updated Dec. 03, 2021

Celebrity News, Life, News

News

Parents of Michigan shooting suspect charged with involuntary manslaughter

The suspect's father purchased the gun just days before the shooting.

Updated Dec. 03, 2021

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Sarah Nicole Landry of The Birds Papaya on celebrating the messiness of motherhood

Updated Sep. 16, 2024

Season 9, Podcast

Christmas

A ‘3 gift Christmas’ can be magical & minimalist for kids

The last thing my children needed was more toys, more stuff.

Updated Dec. 06, 2022

Christmas, Holidays, Life

Parenting

6 reasons December babies are so special

This month is actually the rarest time for birthdays.

Updated Nov. 27, 2023

Parenting, Baby

Food

20+ road trip snacks that are tried-and-true family favorites

These easy snacks are reasonably healthy, not too messy and a hit with kids every time.

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10+ beauty products TeamMotherly swears by

Everything we're loving right now!

Updated Apr. 18, 2022

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Celebrity News

Ashley Graham proudly shows off her ‘tree of life’ stretch marks

Ashley Graham is due to give birth to her twin boys very soon.

Updated Dec. 02, 2021

Celebrity News, Life, News

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Health & Wellness

Your morning coffee could be making your anxiety worse

Not to be the bearer of bad news, but… here are other energy boosters to try.

Updated Aug. 23, 2022

Health & Wellness, Food, Life, Mental Health, Nutrition

Baby Shopping Guide

25+ adorable holiday gifts for newborns

Your littlest love can't create their own holiday wish list—so we did it for them.

Updated Sep. 19, 2024

Baby Shopping Guide, Holiday Gift Guides

Netflix's A Castle For Christmas still with Cary Elwes and Brooke Shields

Entertainment

Netflix’s ‘A Castle for Christmas’ is so good it cured my seasonal depression

If you're looking for a holiday movie with Hallmark vibes but an A-list cast and A+ sexual tension, here you go!

Updated Dec. 12, 2024

Entertainment, Life, What To Watch

man hugging woman from behind in front of christmas tree - words of encouragement for mothers

Motherly Stories

All I want for Christmas is to hear ‘good job’

Wouldn't it be nice if we all pulled our heads out of the fog to thank the mothers in our lives?

Updated Nov. 28, 2022

Motherly Stories, The Holidays

The Holidays

13 Target Christmas decorations that look just like vintage treasures

Instant family heirlooms? Maybe.

Updated Nov. 09, 2023

The Holidays, Christmas

Sandra Bullock close-up on Netflix red carpet

Celebrity News

Sandra Bullock on what she tells her Black children: ‘It’s different for you’

“I don't care if it scares them because it’s my job to let them know that outside of these safe walls, things are different," Bullock said of her two Black children.

Updated Dec. 01, 2021

Celebrity News, Life, News