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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. 05, 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. 05, 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. 05, 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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Stay up to date on our two original podcasts

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.

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Viral & Trending

9-year-old unlocks phone with dad’s face and saves family from carbon monoxide

Her mom and dad were overtaken by carbon monoxide gas when their 9-year-old daughter sprang into action.

Updated Sep. 30, 2022

Viral & Trending, Life, News

Season 9

Natalie Hemby wants mamas to know they can’t do it all — and that’s ok

Motherly's co-founder, Liz Tenety, speaks with two-time Grammy Award-winning artist and mother Natalie Hemby. Listen to their conversation about the joys that coming with raising an only child.

Updated Dec. 12, 2024

Season 9, Podcast

Community & Friendship

To the mama who doesn’t have a village

Raising a baby without grandparents nearby is hard because you have less emotional support.

Updated Aug. 17, 2022

Community & Friendship, Motherly Stories

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Baby Names

70+ Capricorn names for babies born in December & January

Those born under this sign are motivated, strong-willed, and responsible.

Updated Nov. 29, 2023

Baby Names, Pregnancy

News

For these parents, getting their 5- to 11-year-olds vaccinated is a huge relief

Many parents say they're not hesitant about getting their 5-11-year-olds vaccinated against COVID.

Updated Nov. 04, 2021

News, Children's Health, Covid, Health & Wellness, Life

News

HPV vaccine lowers cervical cancer rate by whopping 87%, study finds

Cervical cancer rates were 87% lower in women offered vaccination against human papillomavirus (#HPV) between ages 12-13 than in previous generations, an English study confirms.

Updated Oct. 02, 2022

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

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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.

Updated Jan. 05, 2023

Health & Wellness, Child, Children's Health, Covid, Life, News

Holiday Gift Guides

25+ gifts even the pickiest tweens will love

The older kids get, the harder it can be to find them holiday gifts that make their eyes sparkle. But fear not.

Updated Sep. 30, 2024

Holiday Gift Guides, Teen

Thanksgiving

10 Thanksgiving movies kids can watch before or after the big feast

Look no further for your turkey day entertainment.

Updated Oct. 24, 2023

Thanksgiving, What To Watch

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Family Finances & Budgeting

Do these 9 things to set up your child for a healthy financial future

Don't panic. You can handle these.

Updated Jan. 04, 2023

Family Finances & Budgeting, Career & Money

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News

Paid leave has been added back into major social spending bill

Speaker Pelosi added four weeks of paid family leave back into the social spending bill.

Updated Nov. 17, 2021

News, Baby, Career & Money, Child, Life, Parenting, Toddler, Work & Motherhood

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Children's Health

Parents can schedule vaccine appointments for kids 5-11 online now

Both CVS and Walgreens are now offering online scheduling for COVID vaccines for kids 5-11.

Updated Nov. 03, 2021

Children's Health, Covid, Health & Wellness, Life, News

Baby

15 memorable photos to take for baby’s first Christmas

Because who doesn't love a teeny tiny baby snoozing inside a stocking?

Updated Nov. 03, 2023

Baby, Christmas

Hanukkah

The 25+ best Hanukkah gifts for kids of all ages

The first day of Hanukkah is December 25th. We'll get you ready in no time!

Updated Oct. 23, 2023

Hanukkah, Holiday Gift Guides

Viral & Trending

Hilarious viral TikTok shows dads doing their duty at a Harry Styles concert

The real MVPs are right here.

Updated Sep. 30, 2022

Viral & Trending, Life, News

The best gifts from black owned businesses

The Holidays

17 cool holiday gifts from our favorite Black-owned businesses

From small businesses to well-established brands, there's something for everyone on your list.

Updated Nov. 17, 2022

The Holidays

Holiday Gift Guides

21 home decor gifts for that person who’s always feathering their nest

They're gonna love these.

Updated Nov. 09, 2023

Holiday Gift Guides, Home & Food Shopping Guides

Thanksgiving

12 Thanksgiving Day activities that are great for kids

Preparing a Thanksgiving feast takes serious time and energy, and if you have kids, then those are two things you probably don’t have. Don’t worry, mama, we got you.

Updated Oct. 24, 2023

Thanksgiving, Child Learn & Play