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Toddler Learn & Play

Parents say curiosity matters—then tell kids “be careful” 27 times daily, according to research

It's clear we're walking a tightrope between fostering exploration and avoiding a trip to the ER.

Updated Nov. 04, 2025

Toddler Learn & Play, Child, Child Learn & Play, Toddler

Viral & Trending

The surprising science behind a mother’s touch—and why it soothes babies so deeply

What if a simple stroke could flip a “safety switch” in your baby—and even calm you too?

Updated Nov. 04, 2025

Viral & Trending, News

Child Sleep

Is melatonin safe for kids? What every exhausted parent needs to know

Before you add it to cart, pediatrician Dr. Jessica Klein wants you to pump the brakes and get the facts.

Updated Oct. 31, 2025

Child Sleep, Toddler Sleep

News

Child therapist “10 truths” go viral: What actually works at home

“When we know better, we do better and that’s how we break cycles"

Updated Nov. 03, 2025

News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

Motherly

10 postpartum habits that protect your mental health

Updated Oct. 30, 2025

Motherly, Fourth Trimester, Mental Health, Postpartum

Children's Health

Phrases to try when your child is struggling with milestones (8 that connect)

When progress feels slow, words can increase a child’s stress or their courage. 8 phrases lower pressure, build trust, and keep learning on track.

Updated Oct. 30, 2025

Children's Health, Mental Health

Motherly

7 signs your tween is asking for independence and how to honor it

Tweens crave room to try, stumble and grow. Here are clear signs your tween is asking for some independence, they are ready for more say in their life.

Updated Oct. 30, 2025

Motherly, Children's Health, Teen, Teen Issues, Tweens

Health & Wellness

Mutual aid 101: How to start or join a community food sharing network

Taking care of each other isn't just charity. It's how we build power.

Updated Oct. 31, 2025

Health & Wellness

Women's Health

New research reveals a hidden way breastfeeding may protect moms for decades

It’s a discovery that deepens what we know about the lasting strength of maternal biology.

Updated Oct. 23, 2025

Women's Health, Health & Wellness

Teen Health

Why so many teens still hide period pain—and the coach script parents are asking for

73% of teens feel they must “tough it out” on their period.

Updated Oct. 22, 2025

Teen Health, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Parenting, Teen

Physiological Changes During Pregnancy Based on Oura Data

News

Your body knows first: What Oura’s massive pregnancy study reveals about the science of intuition

Every pregnant person has felt it: that sudden wave of exhaustion, a racing heartbeat while climbing the stairs, or sleep that feels both deeper and lighter.

Updated Nov. 06, 2025

News, Pregnancy

Pregnancy

5 financial truths every mom should know before maternity leave

Maternity leave math is confusing, even when you have benefits. Here's facts that matter most and simple steps to take so your paycheck, premiums, and plans stay on track.

Updated Oct. 30, 2025

Pregnancy, Second Trimester

Celebrity News

Kieran Culkin once thought he wasn’t ready for kids. Now he’s a dad of three

Kieran Culkin once wasn’t sure about having kids — now he and Jazz Charton are celebrating their third

Updated Nov. 05, 2025

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

Troian Bellisario and Patrick J. Adams pregnancy announcement

Celebrity News

Troian Bellisario and Patrick J. Adams share they’re expecting baby No. 3—with a love letter to their future child

Patrick J. Adams’ heartfelt love letter to his unborn child perfectly captures the wonder, uncertainty, and endless love that comes with welcoming a baby

Updated Nov. 05, 2025

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

News

Your body knows first: What Oura’s massive pregnancy study reveals about the science of intuition

Updated Nov. 06, 2025

News, Pregnancy

News

SNAP benefits are paused—here’s how parents can help families put food on the table

SNAP, the federal program that helps millions of families afford groceries, has been temporarily paused as part of the ongoing government shutdown.

Updated Nov. 06, 2025

News, Food

News

A new AI fertility breakthrough is offering hope to couples struggling with male infertility

By bringing AI into the lab, researchers hope to expand what’s possible, helping more couples find answers and hope without unnecessary interventions.

Updated Nov. 06, 2025

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.

Celebrity News

Kieran Culkin once thought he wasn’t ready for kids. Now he’s a dad of three

Updated Nov. 05, 2025

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

Celebrity News

Troian Bellisario and Patrick J. Adams share they’re expecting baby No. 3—with a love letter to their future child

Updated Nov. 05, 2025

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

Parenting

A teacher used a vase to explain grief to her fourth graders—and parents everywhere are learning from it

Updated Nov. 05, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

A teacher used a vase to explain grief to her fourth graders—and parents everywhere are learning from it

When Ryan Brazil told her students, “We make space for each other,” she offered a truth that extends well beyond her classroom.

Updated Nov. 05, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

News

CDC expands pasta recall after 6 deaths: What parents need to know

The CDC has expanded a pasta recall tied to Listeria deaths—parents are urged to check their freezers now

Updated Nov. 04, 2025

News, Parenting, Safety

parents concerned about youth online safety

News

McAfee report uncovers a new kind of ‘stranger danger’ and it’s closer than you think

Updated Nov. 04, 2025

News, Parenting, Safety

Getting Pregnant

12 supportive phrases moms navigating surrogacy deserve to hear

Updated Oct. 30, 2025

Getting Pregnant, Surrogacy

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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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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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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

News, Life

Season 9

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.

Updated May. 10, 2022

Food

Shop

10+ beauty products TeamMotherly swears by

Everything we're loving right now!

Updated Apr. 18, 2022

Shop, Beauty & Style, Beauty & Style Shopping Guides, Life

Ashley Graham nude pregnancy photo showing stretchmarks

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 Oct. 28, 2025

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

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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