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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
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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

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Viral & Trending

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

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
Viral & Trending, News, Parenting, Safety
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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
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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
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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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Toddler Shopping Guides

Amazon is having a massive Melissa & Doug sale right now–here’s what to shop

Items are up to 50% off, mama.

Updated Jul. 16, 2024
Toddler Shopping Guides, Child Shopping Guide
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Labor & Delivery

Planning an epidural? Here are 4 ways to have the best experience possible

Deciding to get an epidural isn’t the “easy way out.”

Updated Jan. 31, 2023
Labor & Delivery, Birth, Pregnancy
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Life

10 things your labor and delivery nurse truly wants you to know

7. Your nurse isn’t afraid to be the bad guy

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Life
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Getting Pregnant

What’s the one must-have for a good birthplan? Flexibility

From epidurals to unlikely labor coaches, one mama shares everything you want to know about making a birth plan.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
Getting Pregnant, Pregnancy
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Shop

6 must-have products for the toddler who says ‘I can do it myself’

Fostering independence in your toddler = #parentinggoals.

Updated Jan. 19, 2022
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Life

If you’re about to give birth and feeling nervous, know this

You've got this, mama.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Life
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Second Trimester

What your partner should know about the second trimester

Get ready for what most consider the most enjoyable trimester.

Updated Oct. 06, 2022
Second Trimester, Life, Marriage & Partnerships, Pregnancy, Relationships
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Life

Best Amazon Prime Day deals 2024—get ready to shop for your entire family

We'll continue updating as more deals pop up.

Updated Jul. 16, 2024
Life
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Life

7 times Gabrielle Union + Dwyane Wade were #parentgoals

They've made it clear they don't tolerate bigotry of any kind, and everyone can learn from their example.

Updated Jun. 18, 2021
Life
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Celebrity News

Anderson Cooper missed his son’s major milestone because he was at work

The CNN anchor says his ex "should have just lied" about witnessing their son's first steps to make him feel better

Updated Jan. 06, 2022
Celebrity News, Life, News
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Pregnancy

Dads of preemies suffer from depression, too

As hospitals ramp up their efforts to treat postpartum depression in mothers, researchers say there's increasing evidence that dads need help, too.

Updated Jun. 01, 2022
Pregnancy, Postpartum
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Adult

Moderna, Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines don’t lower sperm count, study says

Hopeful dads don't have to worry about the COVID vaccine impacting their fertility.

Updated Oct. 17, 2021
Adult, Covid, Getting Pregnant, Infertility, Life, Pregnancy
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Black Lives Matter

Nicole Byer’s advice for teaching white kids to be anti-racist

Watching her show is not enough.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Black Lives Matter
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Motherly Stories

How (and why) to talk to your kids about Juneteenth

Now is the perfect time to start teaching your kids about Juneteenth—and the history of race in the United States.

Updated Jun. 05, 2024
Motherly Stories, Holidays
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Child

How to keep your kids interested in learning this summer

Good news, mama: Avoiding the "summer slide" can be fun for everyone!

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Child, Child Learn & Play, Parenting
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Celebrity News

The Rock says having daughters taught him to be ‘more tender and gentle’

This is just one of a million reasons The Rock is the ultimate girl dad!

Updated Jan. 06, 2022
Celebrity News, Life, News
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Celebrity News

James Van Der Beek is every parent wondering if they’re ‘good enough’

He makes a solid point about how easily we get caught up in the "bigger picture" and miss out on the "right now."

Updated Jan. 06, 2022
Celebrity News, Life, News
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Celebrity News

Bindi Irwin gets candid about breastfeeding: ‘It’s a learning curve’

The new mom to 11-week-old baby Grace Warrior talks about being supportive no matter how mamas choose to feed their babies.

Updated Apr. 15, 2022
Celebrity News, Real Feeding Stories from Real Mamas
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Home Shopping Guides

6 outdoor projectors to create the ultimate backyard movie night

Now all you need is the popcorn!

Updated Jun. 11, 2024
Home Shopping Guides
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Life

Watch men become fathers in our emotional *grab the tissues* Father’s Day tribute

This intimate compilation video is "for the men reborn alongside us".

Updated Mar. 02, 2022
Life, Entertainment
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