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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

moms sharing experiences abound financial dependency

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

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. 06, 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

Parenting

How much does daycare really cost? Moms across the U.S. share the shocking range

If you’ve ever wondered how much daycare might set you back, you’re not alone.

Updated Sep. 12, 2025

Parenting, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Safety

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

Pregnancy

The surprising reason morning sickness may be good for you and your baby

Researchers say it may be a sign of a healthy, finely tuned immune system working behind the scenes.

Updated Sep. 29, 2025

Pregnancy, News

Celebrity News

Shaun Alexander reveals baby no. 14 is on the way—inside life with his 13 kids

From NFL stardom to fathering a bustling household, Shaun Alexander’s journey shows what family connection looks like at scale.

Updated Sep. 26, 2025

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

Grandparents & Extended Families

What if paying grandparents for child care could solve America’s childcare crisis?

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Grandparents & Extended Families, News, Parenting, Relationships

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

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

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 lets grandparents break the rules—and it’s winning hearts online

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Motherly

Mom loses her patience—but what she does next is teaching parents everywhere

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Motherly, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

A 9-year-old’s English lessons for her dad are melting hearts everywhere

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

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

Parenting

Mom lets grandparents break the rules—and it’s winning hearts online

When it comes to childcare, sometimes letting grandparents do their thing is the best parenting hack

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

A 9-year-old’s English lessons for her dad are melting hearts everywhere

e. And a 9-year-old teacher whose mantra—“It takes process”—is turning everyday lessons into heartwarming TikTok magic.

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

This classroom chant about “private parts” is stirring debate—but experts say it may save lives

How we talk about body boundaries matters as much as what we say.

Updated Oct. 07, 2025

Parenting, News, Safety, 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 time-lapse proves moms are never off the clock

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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

Parenting

‘How entitled could you be?’ TikTok video on stay-at-home moms goes viral

But plot twist: this video isn’t calling out SAHMs—it’s coming for the husbands who think their paycheck makes them the sole “provider.”

Updated Feb. 07, 2025

Parenting, Viral & Trending

Instagram post: Dad says wife comes before kids

News

This dad says his wife comes before their kids—and the internet has thoughts

“By loving your spouse, you are actually even, by extension, loving your kids.”

Updated Feb. 07, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Celebrity baby names: A picture of Gisele Bundchen and Brittany Mahomes

Pregnancy

Celebrity baby name trends: Thematic names that tell a story

Gisele Bündchen and Brittany Mahomes have recently highlighted how thematic naming patterns can be both personal and beautiful, setting trends for parents everywhere.

Updated Feb. 07, 2025

Pregnancy, Baby Names, Celebrity News, News