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Baby Names

The influencer baby names making it from our FYP to actual birth certificates

Could Addison be the new Ashley?

Updated Sep. 02, 2025

Baby Names

Work & Motherhood

The model who turned her maternity brand into a lifeline for isolated moms

Updated Sep. 02, 2025

Work & Motherhood

Child

New poll reveals how little freedom kids have today—and why experts say it’s hurting them

Digital devices are deeply embedded in modern childhood, and the Harris Poll shows just how much they shape kids’ daily lives.

Updated Sep. 02, 2025

Child, Child Learn & Play, Parenting

News

Why pets are drawn to pregnant bellies—and what it means for baby

As their paws pressed down, her unborn baby kicked back, as if saying hello to his furry siblings.

Updated Aug. 29, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Ticks can hide in lashes: simple steps for after-outdoor checks and when to seek care

Updated Aug. 29, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health

Baby Health

Mississippi declares emergency as infant deaths rise—the crisis every parent should know about

Since 2014, more than 3,500 Mississippi infants have died before their first birthday.

Updated Aug. 26, 2025

Baby Health, Baby, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, News

Health & Wellness

Phones are out of class—now what? a mom’s guide to school phone bans

Reframing the Debate from Emergencies to Everyday Growth

Updated Aug. 26, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

How Blueland’s founder makes sustainable back-to-school shopping effortless and affordable

Her advice stems from real experience as both a mother and an entrepreneur who's tested countless products in search of ones that actually work for real families.

Updated Aug. 25, 2025

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide, Health & Wellness

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Navigating Vaccination: Tips and Information for Moms

Chatting about vaccinations with your pediatrician doesn’t have to feel overwhelming! Check out where you can find helpful info to prep for your next visit and learn why it matters.

Updated Aug. 20, 2025

Our Partners, Children's Health

Getting Pregnant

China develops pregnancy robot to support families facing infertility

Unlike an incubator that supports premature babies, this robot would replicate the entire gestational process from conception to delivery.

Updated Aug. 19, 2025

Getting Pregnant, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Infertility

Baby Names

The influencer baby names making it from our FYP to actual birth certificates

Could Addison be the new Ashley?

Updated Sep. 02, 2025

Baby Names

Pregnancy

Pregnant moms are losing safe places to give birth—and rural families are paying the price

Because in parts of rural America, it’s not just hard to find a place to give birth. It’s becoming nearly impossible.

Updated Aug. 08, 2025

Pregnancy

Why stress during pregnancy affects your baby’s gut health

“The upshot is that pregnant women should be pampered if we want the best for their babies.”

Updated Jul. 31, 2025

Pregnancy, News

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Pregnancy

French baby names are having a moment—and Olivia Culpo’s pick shows exactly why

French baby names offer a quiet magic that touches on meaning, sound, and feeling all at once.

Updated Jul. 17, 2025

Pregnancy, Baby Names

News

A mom just set a Guinness World Record by running barefoot across Lego—and every parent knows how she trained for it

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Entertainment

Sesame Street is coming to YouTube—and parents say it’s the comfort watch kids need now

For millennial parents, Sesame Street’s YouTube debut feels personal

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

Entertainment, News, Viral & Trending, What To Watch

News

Teaching kids to spot ‘weaponized incompetence’ before it becomes a habit

By calmly calling out the behavior, Huffman equipped her son with language

Updated Sep. 05, 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.

News

How a baby’s autograph-covered helmet became the sweetest surprise of the US Open

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

Penn Badgley quietly introduces his new role: dad of twins

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

News, Celebrity News

News

Viral video captures firstborn crashing baby’s giggle session with a laugh no one will forget

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

News, Baby, Viral & Trending

Toddler

This little girl’s bedtime clapback proves kids always have the last word

“Kids always know exactly how to cut you down at bedtime 😂.”

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

Toddler, News, Parenting, Toddler Sleep, Viral & Trending

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Toddler Sleep

This viral blankie story proves kids know exactly what they need to feel safe

When the youngest gets attention, the oldest often steps in with their own showstopper act.

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

Toddler Sleep, Parenting, Toddler

Viral & Trending

$1,650 in the U.S. vs. $120 in Sweden: How one video highlights the daycare gap that’s frustrating parents

The comparison has struck a nerve and sparked conversations about what kind of daycare system parents deserve.

Updated Sep. 03, 2025

Viral & Trending, Career & Money, Family Finances & Budgeting, News, Parenting

Back To School

Parents say they’ll go into debt to help kids fit in—here’s how to navigate back-to-school pressure

Parents of K–12 and college students plan to spend an average of $741 this year—$200 more than last year.

Updated Sep. 03, 2025

Back To School, Career & Money, Family Finances & Budgeting, Parenting

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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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Career & Money

I’m never going back to an office again

My last job wanted a return to work in the office—and I decided I didn't.

Updated Nov. 30, 2022

Career & Money, Life

Viral & Trending

Mom normalizes messes & chaos for stay-at-home moms in emotional TikTok

Every single one of these TikTok videos will make you feel seen.

Updated Aug. 23, 2022

Viral & Trending, Child, Life, News, Parenting, Toddler

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Life

Naomi Osaka on her Barbie doll: ‘I hope every child is reminded that they can be and do anything’

Want to inspire your little one to reach new heights, on and off the court?

Updated Jul. 13, 2021

Life, News

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Parenting

This mama perfectly explains how time changes when you become a mother

"He is only 9 weeks old, but I feel like I am already yearning for the past and for things that haven't even happened yet."

Updated Aug. 30, 2022

Parenting, Baby

Safety

These children are most at risk of drowning, according to new report

Here's what you need to know to keep your little one safe, mama.

Updated Jul. 15, 2022

Safety, Life, News, Parenting, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

The 17 best period panties to save your pants, sheets and peace of mind

And they're not just for periods, mama.

Updated Jun. 13, 2022

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide, Women's Health

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Shop

The 5-in-1 crib that will make the nursery your favorite room in the house

From first sleeps to epic play house to big kid bed, this one pulls out all the stops.

Updated Jan. 07, 2022

Shop

Life

No one cares about your child’s tantrum more than you do

Now that my kids are far beyond the toddler stage, I want to say from the other side, that tantrum isn't a reflection on you.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Baby Names

100 magical, moon-inspired baby names

Luna is lovely, but have you met Miray, Esmeray and Aruna?

Updated Jul. 05, 2024

Baby Names

Second Trimester

What your partner should know about the second trimester

Get ready for what most consider the most enjoyable trimester.

Updated Nov. 21, 2022

Second Trimester, Pregnancy

Career & Money

I started working part-time (and I love it)

I'm so glad that for right now, I'm exactly where I need and want to be: part-time at Motherly, and, as always, a full-time mother.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Career & Money, Life

Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules

What is cluster feeding—and how do I deal with it?

Although the sudden surge in your baby's hunger might be hard to keep up with, it's the sign of a new growth spurt.

Updated Dec. 16, 2022

Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules, Baby, Baby Feeding Tips, Health & Wellness, Life, Parenting

Getting Pregnant

How does birth control affect your fertility?

If you're trying to get pregnant after taking birth control, don't worry, mama.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022

Getting Pregnant, Women's Health

Life

Breastfeeding mama goes viral for leaking during a TV show theme song: “What is happening”

This mama's viral TikTok moment shows how bizarre the letdown reflex can be.

Updated Jan. 06, 2022

Life, News, Viral & Trending

Life

Watch how Cardi B hid her pregnancy with this brilliant bodysuit illusion trick

What do Cardi B + those 'Magic Eye' books from the '90s have in common? Keep reading and find out.

Updated Jan. 06, 2022

Life, News, Viral & Trending

Life

Olympian Allyson Felix + Athleta will cover childcare costs for athlete moms

A new $200,000 grant program has made a commitment to cover childcare costs for professional mom-athletes traveling to competitions.

Updated Jan. 06, 2022

Life, News, Viral & Trending

Celebrity News

Valerie Bertinelli emotionally addresses body-shamers who told her to ‘lose weight’

The Food Network star tearfully addressed a critical comment about her weight: "Where's the compassion?"

Updated Jan. 06, 2022

Celebrity News, Life, News

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Entertainment

10 diverse children’s shows the whole family will enjoy

Netflix's newest show for preschoolers, "Ridley Jones," debuts this week.

Updated Jul. 12, 2021

Entertainment, Life

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News

Here’s what President Biden’s American Families Plan means for you

The $1.8 trillion federal plan is part of Biden's Build Back Better agenda.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022

News, Life

Health & Wellness

Getting sober saved my motherhood (and my life)

I'm not trying to escape anymore. I'm here.

Updated Jan. 03, 2023

Health & Wellness, Motherly Stories

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