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Child Learn & Play

Body language expert shares 3 simple ways to raise socially skilled kids

Updated Oct. 06, 2025
Child Learn & Play
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Postpartum

A breakthrough for postpartum moms: What new research really says about tirzepatide and breastfeeding

“It’s not about racing to thinness. It’s about giving women safe, evidence-based options.”

Updated Oct. 06, 2025
Postpartum, News
Grandparents
Grandparents & Extended Families

What if paying grandparents for child care could solve America’s childcare crisis?

The childcare solution America keeps overlooking might already be living down the street.

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
Grandparents & Extended Families, News, Parenting, Relationships
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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

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Children's Health

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

Updated Oct. 09, 2025
Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Mental Health
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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
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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
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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
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Health & Wellness

Chrissy Teigen on motherhood, postpartum healing, and advocating for kids with Type 1 diabetes

Chrissy Teigen opens up about surprises in motherhood, embracing imperfection, and her son’s Type 1 diabetes diagnosis.

Updated Sep. 17, 2025
Health & Wellness, Children's Health, Podcast, The Motherly Podcast
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Health & Wellness

Parents tried this simple trick—and their babies focused twice as long

Simple interactions may be more effective than others at keeping a baby’s attention

Updated Sep. 12, 2025
Health & Wellness, Children's Health

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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Pregnancy

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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
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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
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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
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Celebrity News

Kieran Culkin’s wife Jazz Charton is 9 months pregnant—fulfilling their Oscars “baby pact”

The couple, who already share daughter Kinsey, 6, and son Wilder, 4, are adding another little one to the family.

Updated Sep. 30, 2025
Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

News

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Viral & Trending

‘Is that a baby?’ The split-second that changed one driver’s morning

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
Viral & Trending, News, Parenting, Safety
Teaching about periods
Parenting

Mom teaches son about periods—and the internet’s calling it a parenting masterclass

This mom turned laundry day into a powerful lesson on periods and empathy (and her son nailed it).

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
Parenting, News, Viral & Trending
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Parenting

“Four feels like three!”: Ashley Graham and Kylie Kelce spark debate over the hardest child number

“I have found that four feels very similar to three.”

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
Parenting, Celebrity News, News, Viral & Trending

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.

Here are all the celebrity babies born in 2021!

Wait until you hear her queenly name!

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.”

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.
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Parenting

Girl dad asks why his toddler watches his workouts—her answer has parents in stitches

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
Parenting, News, Viral & Trending
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Work & Motherhood

This mom brought her baby to a meeting—and reminded us what true workplace support look

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
Work & Motherhood, Career & Money, News, Parenting, Viral & Trending
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Parenting

Baby wouldn’t stop crying—and this mom found a way to stay present through the noise

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

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Safety

Mom Genius baby gates recalled after safety warning—what parents need to know

No injuries have been reported, but a new recall is urging parents to stop using certain Mom Genius retractable safety gates immediately.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
Safety, Parenting
HART
Viral & Trending

‘Is that a baby?’ The split-second that changed one driver’s morning

Bus driver Barbara Baker spotted a toddler alone in the street, and her quick thinking turned a regular route into a real-life rescue.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
Viral & Trending, News, Parenting, Safety
Teaching about periods
Parenting

Mom teaches son about periods—and the internet’s calling it a parenting masterclass

This mom turned laundry day into a powerful lesson on periods and empathy (and her son nailed it).

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
Parenting, News, Viral & Trending
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Parenting

“Four feels like three!”: Ashley Graham and Kylie Kelce spark debate over the hardest child number

“I have found that four feels very similar to three.”

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
Parenting, Celebrity News, News, Viral & Trending
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
13 maternity brands you should know about
Shop

11 maternity brands you should know about

These brands will make every pregnant fashionista look her best.

Updated Nov. 12, 2021
Shop, Beauty & Style, Life, Maternity, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Products, Style
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Holiday Gift Guides

50+ practical & fun stocking stuffers for kids of all ages

Sometimes the best presents aren't under the tree.

Updated Oct. 22, 2024
Holiday Gift Guides, Christmas, Holidays, Life, The Holidays
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Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

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
Beauty & Style Shopping Guides, Pregnancy Products
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Podcast

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
Podcast, Season 9
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