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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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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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News

Grandma’s hilarious attempt to compete with Ms. Rachel will have you cracking up

This grandma channeled her inner content creator and made a fully customized video for her granddaughter, Heavenly.

Updated Feb. 11, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Viral tiktok mom teaches kids about financial literacy

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Teaching kids about money: This mom’s genius system is going viral

In her viral video, TikTok user @makenzie.athome shares the creative system she’s developed to teach her four and six-year-old children about finances.

Updated Feb. 10, 2025

Motherly

A mom talking on TikTok about maternal mental health

Health & Wellness

Mom’s viral message: Why ‘martyrdom’ is no longer a badge of honor for mothers

“If you stop taking care of yourself when you become a mom, you are going to resent this journey of motherhood.”

Updated Feb. 10, 2025

Health & Wellness, Mental Health

News

Super Bowl ad calls out how body shaming pushes girls out of sports

This year, Dove is using its Super Bowl spotlight to send a message: The way we talk about girls’ bodies is pushing them out of sports.

Updated Feb. 10, 2025

News

Women's Health

This Super Bowl ad stopped women in their tracks—and could save lives

Over 6 million women watching the game may be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.

Updated Feb. 10, 2025

Women's Health, Health & Wellness

Viral & Trending

Mom checks on toddler at bedtime—and is stunned to see what’s snuggled up next to her

A viral TikTok shared by @abbielmcfarland showcases her toddler snuggling up with a cutting board as if it were the fluffiest stuffed animal.

Updated Feb. 10, 2025

Viral & Trending, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play

Viral & Trending

You won’t believe this grandma’s hilarious reaction to a pregnancy test mix-up

When the truth finally clicked—that her youngest grandchild was having a baby—her face transformed with the kind of joy that can’t be rehearsed.

Updated Feb. 10, 2025

Viral & Trending, Grandparents & Extended Families, Relationships

Parental Leave

“I’m not ready”: Mom’s heartbreaking video on returning to work after maternity leave hits home

For moms in the U.S., maternity leave is an emotional minefield.

Updated Feb. 10, 2025

Parental Leave, Maternity

Language development: Tiktok mom's baby mimics her vocabulary

News

Toddler mimics mom’s vocabulary in hilarious TikTok—and it’s a masterclass in language development

Let’s dive into how toddlers develop language skills, why they mimic us, and how parents can encourage healthy communication development.

Updated Feb. 10, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

Dad in tears watching his kids’ Parade of Nations—the video will restore your faith in unity

The video shows 200 students representing 42 different countries, each beaming with pride as they walked with their flags and traditional dress.

Updated Feb. 10, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Viral & Trending

A little girl’s heartwarming dance moment went viral—and it’s a kindness lesson you won’t forget

One of the girls begins stimming—a common self-regulating behavior often associated with autism, the other little dancer joins right in.

Updated Feb. 10, 2025

Viral & Trending, Child, Child Learn & Play

Viral & Trending

Big brother’s overwhelming joy for his sister’s birthday gifts will melt your heart

The magic of this video lies in its raw and unfiltered display of sibling love.

Updated Feb. 10, 2025

Viral & Trending, Parenting

News

Dying mom’s final wish for her daughter goes viral—and it will leave you speechless

Despite her own battle with cancer, Rebecca’s concern wasn’t for herself—it was to care for her daughter, one final time.

Updated Feb. 10, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

$738,000 NICU bill—this mom’s story of financial shock shows why U.S. healthcare is failing families

Janice shared her experience in a TikTok video that has since gone viral, amassing over 3.6 million views and sparking over 8,000 comments.

Updated Feb. 10, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

Retired craftsman rebuilds single mom’s fence for free—and it’s touching hearts everywhere

His TikTok video has now been viewed over 16 million times, with thousands of comments praising not just his craftsmanship, but the heart behind it.

Updated Feb. 10, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

Why stay-at-home moms are more stressed than ever—and it’s not just the kids

A 2018 Aveeno Baby survey is going viral again, because, well, stay-at-home parenting is still a grind.

Updated Feb. 10, 2025

News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

Child

Middle child syndrome? New study explains why it’s actually a superpower

Does your place in the family shape your personality? A new large-scale study explores how birth order and family size may play a role.

Updated Feb. 10, 2025

Child

News

Baked goods FDA recall: what you need to know about the 2 million products impacted

The cause? Potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious health risks.

Updated Feb. 10, 2025

News

Safety

LG recalls 500,000 electric ranges after dozens of fires and injuries—here’s what parents need to know

Nearly 500,000 units have been recalled due to a fire hazard that has already led to dozens of fires, injuries, and even pet deaths.

Updated Feb. 10, 2025

Safety, Parenting

Ohio police officers shave heads for breast cancer awareness

News

“No one fights alone”: Ohio police officers shave their heads in solidarity with mom battling cancer

“If I could save any life, that's what I'm going to try to do.”

Updated Feb. 07, 2025

News

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