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Do babies speak a “secret language”? A viral TikTok has parents all curious

At one predictable moment, a baby onscreen bursts into laughter, and parents gleefully scribble across the screen: “I think she understood.”

Updated Aug. 22, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

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Nutrition

10 healthy cereal options to get you through busy school mornings

Even as an RD, I don’t always have it in me to make breakfast from scratch.

Updated Aug. 25, 2025

Nutrition, Back To School

Child Shopping Guide

American Girl just gave us plush versions of our childhood obsessions (and my inner Molly McIntire stan is living)

Each doll is $65 and comes with a board book. Your inner child is not included but will probably show up uninvited anyway.

Updated Aug. 22, 2025

Child Shopping Guide

News

Do moms ever get to ‘bed rot’ again? This viral debate hits hard

In her video, which has more than 2 million views, DiDonato said the second she had her baby, she stopped sitting down

Updated Aug. 22, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Health & Wellness

Ticks can hide in lashes: simple steps for after-outdoor checks and when to seek care

Updated Aug. 29, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health

Baby Health

Mississippi declares emergency as infant deaths rise—the crisis every parent should know about

Since 2014, more than 3,500 Mississippi infants have died before their first birthday.

Updated Aug. 26, 2025

Baby Health, Baby, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, News

Health & Wellness

Phones are out of class—now what? a mom’s guide to school phone bans

Reframing the Debate from Emergencies to Everyday Growth

Updated Aug. 26, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

How Blueland’s founder makes sustainable back-to-school shopping effortless and affordable

Her advice stems from real experience as both a mother and an entrepreneur who's tested countless products in search of ones that actually work for real families.

Updated Aug. 25, 2025

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide, Health & Wellness

Our Partners

Navigating Vaccination: Tips and Information for Moms

Chatting about vaccinations with your pediatrician doesn’t have to feel overwhelming! Check out where you can find helpful info to prep for your next visit and learn why it matters.

Updated Aug. 20, 2025

Our Partners, Children's Health

Getting Pregnant

China develops pregnancy robot to support families facing infertility

Unlike an incubator that supports premature babies, this robot would replicate the entire gestational process from conception to delivery.

Updated Aug. 19, 2025

Getting Pregnant, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Infertility

Pregnancy

Pregnant moms are losing safe places to give birth—and rural families are paying the price

Because in parts of rural America, it’s not just hard to find a place to give birth. It’s becoming nearly impossible.

Updated Aug. 08, 2025

Pregnancy

Why stress during pregnancy affects your baby’s gut health

“The upshot is that pregnant women should be pampered if we want the best for their babies.”

Updated Jul. 31, 2025

Pregnancy, News

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Pregnancy

French baby names are having a moment—and Olivia Culpo’s pick shows exactly why

French baby names offer a quiet magic that touches on meaning, sound, and feeling all at once.

Updated Jul. 17, 2025

Pregnancy, Baby Names

News

Florida just made parking easier for pregnant moms—could your state be next?

The CDC notes that many pregnancy complications, such as preeclampsia or pelvic instability, impact walking or standing.

Updated Jul. 25, 2025

News, Pregnancy

News

Why pets are drawn to pregnant bellies—and what it means for baby

Updated Aug. 29, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

Why some moms check every backpack on a playdate—and what it says about parenting today

When does checking a child’s belongings become a tool for guidance, and when does it cross the line?

Updated Aug. 28, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

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Parenting

Mom’s 6-year-old asks the kind of questions that leave parents laughing—and low-key rethinking life

“Why are you always going to work but never have any money?” to “When I sneeze do my bones come out?”

Updated Aug. 28, 2025

Parenting, 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.

News

Why a mom’s claim that her kids are her “built-in best friends” sparked a wave of concern

Updated Aug. 29, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

Mom finally discovers where her missing makeup went—and parents can’t stop laughing at the culprit

Updated Aug. 28, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

When kids call for mom nonstop, this dad knew exactly what to do

Updated Aug. 27, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

Why some moms check every backpack on a playdate—and what it says about parenting today

When does checking a child’s belongings become a tool for guidance, and when does it cross the line?

Updated Aug. 28, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

Mom’s 6-year-old asks the kind of questions that leave parents laughing—and low-key rethinking life

“Why are you always going to work but never have any money?” to “When I sneeze do my bones come out?”

Updated Aug. 28, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

The hidden labor behind kids’ birthdays—and why moms are done carrying it alone

A mom’s Reddit post reveals the hidden labor behind kids’ birthdays, from planning to presents, and why recognition matters.

Updated Aug. 28, 2025

Parenting, Motherhood Understood

Birth Stories

They went in for a 38-week appointment… and came home with a baby

At 38 weeks pregnant, they expected a quick check-in with their doctor and then to head back home to keep preparing for their baby’s arrival.

Updated Aug. 27, 2025

Birth Stories, Baby, Birth, Parenting

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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.

State of Motherhood

This time-lapse proves moms are never off the clock

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Relationships

10 meaningful ways you can support mothers every day

Please start. We don't have any more time to lose.

Updated Apr. 22, 2022

Relationships, Community & Friendship

Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules

There’s no difference between breastmilk or formula when it comes to your child’s IQ, says study

Fed is best.

Updated Dec. 16, 2022

Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules, Baby Feeding Tips, Parenting

Parental Leave

We demand paid family and medical leave in America

Nearly 200 businesses are urging Congress to create a national paid family and medical leave program. We're one of them.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Parental Leave, Postpartum, Pregnancy

Children's Health

Two of my sons have autism. Here’s how I’ve moved beyond guilt to thrive on the spectrum

An autism diagnosis can be hard to accept, but it's worth it to see your kids flourish.

Updated Sep. 15, 2022

Children's Health, Child, Life, Motherly Stories, Parenting

Entertainment

Watch Year One: A documentary about surviving postpartum depression + the first year of motherhood

Filmmaker Erin Bagwell shares her personal film about motherhood and beyond.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Entertainment, Life

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Pregnancy Products

Here’s the ultimate hospital bag checklist for mom & baby

If you've been stressing over what you'll need for those long hours in the hospital when you give birth, we've got you.

Updated Dec. 03, 2021

Pregnancy Products, Labor & Delivery

Child Learn & Play

This is not a drill—the OG American Girl dolls are BACK

Felicity, Addy, Kirsten, Samantha, Molly and Josefina, oh how we've missed you.

Updated Feb. 08, 2022

Child Learn & Play, Child, Child Shopping Guide, Life, News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

Celebrity News

Billie Lourd honors late mom Carrie Fisher by dressing her son as Princess Leia

It's Star Wars Day and Billie Lourd's baby is here for it.

Updated Jan. 06, 2022

Celebrity News, Life, News

Pregnancy

Why the pandemic was actually the ideal time for us to have a baby

COVID baby bust? Not for us.

Updated Sep. 14, 2022

Pregnancy, Getting Pregnant

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Life

8 illustrators who capture the ups and downs of motherhood

Sometimes, you just have to laugh at the comedy that is being a parent.

Updated May. 04, 2021

Life

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Career & Money

7 mom-founded companies that are making it their mission to help other moms

When mothers are a force for change, there is no stopping us.

Updated May. 04, 2021

Career & Money, Life

Viral & Trending

A woman unaware she was pregnant gives birth on airplane

Luckily, a doctor and three NICU nurses were on board the same flight.

Updated Sep. 30, 2022

Viral & Trending, Birth, Birth Stories, Life, News

News

Mandy Moore and Hilary Duff’s babies have the cutest play date

These two couldn't be any more adorable (and less enthusiastic) about hanging out with one another.

Updated Jul. 06, 2022

News, Celebrity News

Work & Motherhood

These $800 billion bouquets expose the real value of unpaid labor provided by moms

This Mother's Day, The Marshall Plan for Moms wants you to consider the true value of mothers' work.

Updated Apr. 22, 2022

Work & Motherhood, News

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News

Motherly’s 2021 State of Motherhood Survey Results

It's time to change the way we talk about motherhood.

Updated Apr. 22, 2022

News

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Motherhood Understood

Julie on being told her postpartum anxiety and panic attacks were normal as a new mom

"On my worst days I felt like I’d rather die than continue to feel that way for one more second. The mental agony was so overwhelming and so debilitating. I could barely handle it."

Updated Oct. 20, 2022

Motherhood Understood