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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

Celebrity News

Nara Smith welcomes her fourth baby—and reminds us why her version of motherhood feels like a fairy tale

Updated Oct. 14, 2025

Celebrity News, Birth, News

News

What parents need to know about the Education Department layoffs—and how they could affect kids with disabilities

While the numbers might sound abstract, the impact is personal.

Updated Oct. 14, 2025

News, 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

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.

Parenting

Mom teaches son about periods—and the internet’s calling it a parenting masterclass

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

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Parenting, Celebrity News, News, Viral & Trending

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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

News

What parents need to know about the Education Department layoffs—and how they could affect kids with disabilities

While the numbers might sound abstract, the impact is personal.

Updated Oct. 14, 2025

News, Parenting

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

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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.

State of Motherhood

This time-lapse proves moms are never off the clock

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This Is Birth

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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Life

Contractions: Why we have them + what they feel like

The primary, universal sensation caused by contractions is pressure—how women process that pressure is what varies.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Pregnancy

You’re not alone: Postpartum depression is common and can last longer than a year, says study

Here are the signs to look out for.

Updated Sep. 30, 2022

Pregnancy, Postpartum

Pregnancy

Nesting isn’t hormonal, it’s societal, says new research

We're not hardwired to clean the house, we're just expected to.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Pregnancy

Life

Your complete guide to sex during pregnancy

What to expect during pregnancy and how you can make sex more comfortable (and also completely amazing).

Updated Nov. 21, 2022

Life

Life

Dear Baby, I did not know I’d give you all of me

"I received a tiny life, I got you baby, but what many don't see is that your life is quite literally cut from my cloth."

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Entertainment

Sesame Street features two gay parents for the first time in show history

Two gay dads have already made their appearance on the show in honor of Pride Month.

Updated Jan. 06, 2022

Entertainment, Life

Back To School

Emotional mom drops baby off for first day of daycare after pandemic in viral TikTok

It's so hard to drop your baby off at daycare for the first time, especially after 16 months at home with them.

Updated Jun. 22, 2021

Back To School, Child, Parenting, Toddler

Celebrity News

Allyson Felix qualifies for first Olympics since her traumatic birth

Allyson Felix is the most decorated American woman in Olympic track and field history

Updated Jan. 06, 2022

Celebrity News, Life, News

Teen Issues

My child is nonbinary—and I’m so proud

Our kids are challenging the gender binary. Here's how I supported mine (and grew in the process)

Updated May. 03, 2022

Teen Issues, Motherly Stories

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Life

We’re laughing harder than we should at these 16 hilarious tweets about Amazon Prime Day

I feel seen.

Updated Jun. 22, 2021

Life

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Shop

Walmart Deals for Days competes with Amazon + Target for best summer sale

These are the best deals we've found thus far.

Updated Jun. 22, 2021

Shop

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Food

Toddler mamas rejoice: The OXO grape cutter is a lifesaver

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Updated Jun. 22, 2021

Food, Life

Life

‘It’s okay if you don’t breastfeed.’

It was exactly what I needed to hear.

Updated Aug. 23, 2022

Life

Children's Health

All children should be screened for heart-related issues, AAP says

No single test will detect every possible heart issue, so it's important to screen early and often.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Life

Life

The first Congressman to take paternity leave wants more men to follow his lead

Rep. Colin Allred was the first member of Congress to take paternity leave in 2019.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life, News, Viral & Trending

Life

Katy Perry just corrected everyone who thinks maternity leave is ‘time off’

Perry started her thread with, "Popular misconception: being a mom isn't a full-time job."

Updated Nov. 30, 2022

Life, Celebrity News, News

Life

Should I get prenatal genetic screening? The most common questions, answered.

Here are some of the common questions people have about genetic screening in pregnancy, to help you understand what genetic screening is, the risks, accuracy and types of tests to choose from.

Updated Jan. 19, 2022

Life