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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

Health & Wellness

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

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

Children's Health

Peanut allergies in U.S. babies have dropped — here’s how early introduction is helping (and how to try it safely)

That drop represents thousands of children who may never experience a life-threatening reaction.

Updated Oct. 22, 2025

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

dog alerts mom about son's low blood sugar

Viral & Trending

Paws at the door—and a mom realizes what her child’s service dog already knew

A thump at the door, a stare, and seconds later—Mom knows her son’s blood sugar is dropping. Ducky, their service dog, spotted it first

Updated Oct. 21, 2025

Viral & Trending, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, News

Our Partners

5 Smart Questions to Ask a Doctor About Your Child’s Eczema Treatment

Updated Oct. 20, 2025

Our Partners, Children's Health

Motherly

8 ways dads-to-be can truly show up during the third trimester

Eight concrete ways dads-to-be can show up in the third trimester. Learn warning signs, practice labor support and prep the fourth trimester. Practical, calm and evidence-based.

Updated Oct. 30, 2025

Motherly, Pregnancy, Third Trimester

Pregnancy

10 things seasoned moms want you to know about C-sections

Ten mom-tested truths about C-sections, backed by leading medical guidance, to help you plan your birth, advocate in the OR and recover with confidence.

Updated Oct. 30, 2025

Pregnancy, Second Trimester

News

New study uncovers a surprising link between C-sections and sleep

Every mom expects sleepless nights with a newborn. For those recovering from a C-section, that exhaustion may have a deeper cause.

Updated Oct. 20, 2025

News, Pregnancy

Celebrity News

Charlie Puth’s tender “Changes” video reveal shows he’s preparing for his biggest role yet—fatherhood

For Charlie, this reveal marks a personal milestone, and a glimpse into how love and family can shape creativity.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

News

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

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

boy signs to stranger for the first time

News

When a stranger signed to her son, this mom saw years of love and learning come full circle

4-year-old Luca signed his name unprompted to a Chick-fil-A cashier, his mom froze in awe.

Updated Nov. 04, 2025

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.

Viral & Trending

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

Updated Nov. 04, 2025

Viral & Trending, News

Celebrity News

Carly Rae Jepsen is pregnant with her first baby

Updated Nov. 04, 2025

Celebrity News

Viral & Trending

A 38-week babymoon went viral — what doctors say parents often miss about flying late in pregnancy

Updated Nov. 03, 2025

Viral & Trending, News

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

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

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

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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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News

Aveeno Baby’s new Eczema Equality campaign is the resource BIPOC parents need

Although Black babies are 1.7 times more likely to suffer from eczema, it's difficult to find resources that feature anything other than white skin. Until now.

Updated Oct. 08, 2021

News, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Life, Viral & Trending

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

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

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

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

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

little girl playing with montessori toys

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

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

mom holding baby in her lap - essay on postpartum anger

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

gifts for grandparents grandparent gifts grandma holding child decorating christmas tree

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

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

Kid wearing a Santa hat holding oranges up to his eyes - best christmas jokes for kids

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

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

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

Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively with daughters

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