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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
Miscarriage rates
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

HART
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
Kylie and Ashley
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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Birth Stories

I’m a survivor. I’m a NICU mama.

Walking out of the hospital with a NICU baby is a true miracle.​

Updated Aug. 26, 2024
Birth Stories, Motherly Stories
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Miscarriage & Loss

Pregnancy loss leave must be included in our parental leave conversation

And first, we need to de-stigmatize it.

Updated Oct. 12, 2023
Miscarriage & Loss
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Life

It’s Science: Mama’s voice reduces pain in premature babies

New research shows that when mamas talk, babies are soothed.

Updated Nov. 21, 2022
Life, Health & Wellness, It's Science
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Baby

AAP just quietly changed breast milk storage guidelines and moms everywhere are rejoicing

The new recommendations were first noticed on Reddit.

Updated Aug. 25, 2022
Baby, News
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Blended Families

This mom’s viral TikTok hack will make your child’s co-parenting schedule a whole lot easier

The wonders of a dry erase board and a simple formula can be easily replicated.

Updated Mar. 18, 2022
Blended Families, Viral & Trending
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Career & Money

7 ways companies can support new moms on maternity leave

Companies need to stop punishing new mothers for taking maternity leave.

Updated Oct. 05, 2022
Career & Money, Life
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Pregnancy

“I was not ready”—This mom’s honest post about maternity leave is so relatable

"As a majority income source for our family, I was forced to suck it up, put on a smile, and get back to work."

Updated Jan. 19, 2023
Pregnancy, Parental Leave, Postpartum
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Work & Motherhood

To the burned-out working mom: I see you

Sometimes it feels like "leaning in" means overload. But mama, we've got this.

Updated Nov. 20, 2023
Work & Motherhood, Mental Health
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Baby Shopping Guide

10 block sets that boost baby and toddler brains

Name a more versatile and long-lasting toy. We'll wait.

Updated May. 05, 2022
Baby Shopping Guide, Toddler Learn & Play
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It's Science

It’s science: Your kids are learning all the time—school or no school

The whole world is a classroom, and they learn from it every day (so don't stress about those worksheets).

Updated Jan. 24, 2022
It's Science, Child, Child, Child Learn & Play, Covid, Health & Wellness, Life, Parenting
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Grandparents & Extended Families

It’s science: Babysitting your grandkids helps you live longer

Science shows grandparents who watch their grandchildren add an average of five years to their lives.

Updated Aug. 26, 2022
Grandparents & Extended Families, It's Science
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Work & Motherhood

When all you feel is guilt: A letter to new working moms

A letter to new mamas who are back at work.

Updated Aug. 30, 2022
Work & Motherhood, Career & Money, Life, Parenting
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Child

Mama’s little helper:How to promote helping behavior in your toddler

Want your child to help out more with everyday tasks? It's all in the timing.

Updated Nov. 30, 2022
Child, Child Milestones, Parenting
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Rosh Hashanah

10 delicious Rosh Hashanah recipes for the whole family

Welcome in the Jewish New Year!

Updated Sep. 13, 2023
Rosh Hashanah
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Motherly Stories

I am so thankful for this beautiful chaos that is motherhood

Three little kids, a husband, a full time job, a house, a dog, and 1,000 other random things that require my attention—it's a lot. A lot of chaos, a lot of mess, and lot of exhaustion.

Updated Oct. 17, 2022
Motherly Stories
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Motherly Stories

5 lies I believed about maternity leave

1. I believed that maternity leave would be a "break."

Updated Dec. 07, 2022
Motherly Stories, Parental Leave
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Blended Families

These viral photos of a dad and stepdad are co-parenting #goals

David and Dylan made choices to cooperate instead of competing. To see each other not as the enemy, but as allies fighting for Willow's happiness. And those choices eventually made them friends and then family.

Updated Jun. 29, 2023
Blended Families, Viral & Trending
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Career & Money

We need to talk about unpaid labor on Labor Day

Because moms are doing a lot more of it.

Updated Dec. 15, 2021
Career & Money, Life
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It's Science

It’s science: Cuddling your baby changes their DNA—for the better

TL;DR: parents should never worry that they're hugging a baby too much.

Updated Sep. 29, 2022
It's Science, Baby, Baby Health, Health & Wellness, Life, Parenting
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Podcast

Emily Oster on her new book and another pandemic school year

With our kids heading back to school, Liz checks back in with Emily Oster to find out what the latest data says about the COVID Delta variant. She also talks to Emily about her brand new book, The Family Firm, which helps parents navigate some of the really complicated choices we have to make as parents.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
Podcast, Season 8
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