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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

Viral & Trending

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

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

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

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.

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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

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

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

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

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.

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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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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Baby Learn & Play

Singing to your baby is great for their brain development, says new study

And it doesn’t even matter if you’re off-key.

Updated Mar. 21, 2023

Baby Learn & Play, Baby, Parenting

Children's Health

The unexpected flu symptom every parent should be aware of

Hives.

Updated Aug. 18, 2025

Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Life

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It's Science

It’s science: Vacations make your kids happy long after they’re over

Whether you're planning a quick trip to the lake or flying the fam to a resort, the results are the same: A happier, more connected family.

Updated Mar. 21, 2023

It's Science, Baby Learn & Play, Child, Child Learn & Play, Health & Wellness, Home, Life, Parenting, Teen, Teen Activities, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play

Parenting

Why unstructured play is critical for brain development

Critical and oh-so-fun—here are 5 reasons to let kids loose and watch them learn.

Updated Aug. 02, 2022

Parenting, Child Learn & Play

Community & Friendship

I just had my second baby and I miss making mom friends

I know things will go back to normal, eventually, but I feel so cheated out of the postpartum experience I wanted to have.

Updated May. 20, 2022

Community & Friendship, Life, Motherly Stories, Parenting, Relationships

Career & Money

Here’s what parents need to know about homebuying right now

Wondering how to buy a home in a hot market? We've got you covered, mama.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Career & Money, Life

Life

Having a work-from-home dad changed my family for the better

With their dad home all day, every day for the first time—my daughters thrived. And so did I.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Child Shopping Guide

11 outdoor art toys that will keep your little one creatively entertained this summer

Added bonus? The mess stays outside.

Updated May. 08, 2023

Child Shopping Guide, Child Learn & Play

Children's Health

It’s science: Is it safe to go to Disneyland?

The happiest place on Earth opens to out-of-state visitors today, June 15th. But what does that mean for families with unvaccinated children?

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Life

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Entertainment

We’re starting a Motherly Book Club! 🎉

Whether you're a bona fide book worm or looking for a way to get back into reading, we've got a spot for your in our club, mama.

Updated Jun. 15, 2021

Entertainment, Life

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Baby Health

CDC issues warning as RSV cases spread across the South

It seems like RSV season has arrived. Here's what to know.

Updated Sep. 05, 2023

Baby Health, Children's Health

Celebrity News

Shawn Johnson East on unsolicited parenting advice: “It’s so intimidating”

In an exclusive interview with Motherly, the former Olympian opened up about parenting during the pandemic and preparing for baby number two.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Celebrity News, Life, News

Safety

The important lesson I learned the day my daughter almost drowned

In a matter of seconds, my life changed.

Updated Jan. 25, 2022

Safety, Child, Child Learn & Play, Life, Motherly Stories, Parenting

Safety

Drowning doesn’t look like drowning—here’s what parents need to look for

Drowning is not the violent, splashing call for help that most people expect.

Updated Nov. 08, 2021

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

Shop

The baby bootie brand we swear by just launched an irresistible new style

Zutano booties are the stuff of legend. Turns out, their leather shoes are just as obsession-worthy.

Updated Jun. 15, 2021

Shop, Baby, Parenting

Parenting

6 tips to REALLY prepare for the first year of fatherhood

From a guy who's been there, here's what I wish I had known before my first baby arrived.

Updated Dec. 06, 2022

Parenting, Baby, Journey, Life, Relationships

Parenting

Be your child’s parent, not their BFF

Kids will have the opportunity to have many friends over their lifetime. But they only have one Mom and one Dad.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Parenting

Marriage & Partnerships

Dear husband, you’re working hard, too–I see you

Sometimes I forget to tell you I see all that you do, and how much I love you for it.

Updated Jun. 30, 2023

Marriage & Partnerships, Life, Parenting, Relationships

Baby Sleep Tips

Six secrets I’ve learned as a baby sleep consultant

Here's what *actually* works for most families.

Updated Jun. 15, 2022

Baby Sleep Tips, Sleep Safety

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Parenting

‘Breastfeeding’ dad video goes viral and we’re here for it 👏

It's called comfort nursing and both moms—and dads—can do it if they want.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

Parenting, Baby

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