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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

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 & 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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

Viral & Trending

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

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Parenting, Safety

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

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

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.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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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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

Health & Wellness

What to do when your child is diagnosed with autism—from a mother who’s been there, too

After both of her sons were diagnosed with ASD, Tracey Hawkins' world was upended. Then she righted it.

Updated Apr. 16, 2024

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

Holiday Gift Guides

25+ of our favorite holiday gifts for 6-8-year-olds

Exciting picks that give them a little more autonomy, spark their creative interests and are just plain fun.

Updated Sep. 27, 2024

Holiday Gift Guides, Christmas

Celebrity News

Jessica Simpson shares ‘unrecognizable’ photo from the day she got sober

"I knew in this very moment I would allow myself to take back my light, show victory over my internal battle of self respect, and brave this world with piercing clarity."

Updated Aug. 30, 2022

Celebrity News, Life, News

Viral & Trending

Pete Buttigieg reveals his newborn son spent Halloween in the hospital

The Buttigieg baby still had the perfect Halloween costume, even in the hospital.

Updated Oct. 02, 2022

Viral & Trending, Life, News

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