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Child Learn & Play

A national poll reveals what’s missing from our kids’ playtime—and it’s not toys

Are screens and safety fears stealing our kids’ playtime? A new poll says yes

Updated Oct. 21, 2025

Child Learn & Play, Child, News

News

Stanford research reveals the powerful role of a mother’s voice in premature babies’ development

Every story, song, or word helps their brain connect language and emotion in ways that last well beyond infancy.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025

News, Pregnancy

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

The comfiest, chicest sweatshirts for fall (that aren’t your college hoodie)

Updated Oct. 15, 2025

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

Viral & Trending

This first grade teacher’s daily affirmation is the pep talk we all need

A viral video reminds us why elementary school teachers deserve every ounce of our respect—and a significant raise.

Updated Oct. 20, 2025

Viral & Trending

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Viral & Trending

Paws at the door—and a mom realizes what her child’s service dog already knew

Updated Oct. 21, 2025

Viral & Trending, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, News

Our Partners

5 Smart Questions to Ask a Doctor About Your Child’s Eczema Treatment

Updated Oct. 20, 2025

Our Partners, Children's Health

Health & Wellness

Turns out running with your stroller might actually protect your body more than you think

Think stroller runs are risky? A new study shows they may actually protect your joints and reduce injury risk—yes, running with baby can be smart

Updated Oct. 15, 2025

Health & Wellness, Fitness

Health & Wellness

California just drew a line in the sand on AI and kids—here’s why it matters everywhere

California’s new AI law could change how every parent thinks about chatbots

Updated Oct. 16, 2025

Health & Wellness, Mental Health

Children's Health

An education expert’s plan for parents navigating climate anxiety in kids (when you’re scared too)

If you're feeling that weird cocktail of guilt, fear, and "how do I even talk about this?"—welcome to the club.

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

News

New study uncovers a surprising link between C-sections and sleep

Every mom expects sleepless nights with a newborn. For those recovering from a C-section, that exhaustion may have a deeper cause.

Updated Oct. 20, 2025

News, Pregnancy

Celebrity News

Charlie Puth’s tender “Changes” video reveal shows he’s preparing for his biggest role yet—fatherhood

For Charlie, this reveal marks a personal milestone, and a glimpse into how love and family can shape creativity.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

Celebrity News

Sofia Richie Grainge’s baby news comes with a surprise no one saw coming

But beneath the buzz was something deeper: a reflection of how modern motherhood and ambition can coexist, and even fuel one another.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

News

Stanford research reveals the powerful role of a mother’s voice in premature babies’ development

Every story, song, or word helps their brain connect language and emotion in ways that last well beyond infancy.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025

News, Pregnancy

Viral & Trending

Paws at the door—and a mom realizes what her child’s service dog already knew

Updated Oct. 21, 2025

Viral & Trending, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, News

Child Learn & Play

A national poll reveals what’s missing from our kids’ playtime—and it’s not toys

Are screens and safety fears stealing our kids’ playtime? A new poll says yes

Updated Oct. 21, 2025

Child Learn & Play, Child, News

Viral & Trending

This first grade teacher’s daily affirmation is the pep talk we all need

A viral video reminds us why elementary school teachers deserve every ounce of our respect—and a significant raise.

Updated Oct. 20, 2025

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

Vanessa Kirby welcomes her first baby—and reflects on finding power in motherhood

Updated Oct. 20, 2025

News, Celebrity News, Motherhood Understood

News

Peanut allergies in U.S. babies have dropped — here’s how early introduction is helping (and how to try it safely)

Updated Oct. 20, 2025

News, Food

News

New study uncovers a surprising link between C-sections and sleep

Updated Oct. 20, 2025

News, Pregnancy

Safety

The CPSC just recalled Belivium Baby Loungers sold on Amazon—here’s what every parent should know

According to the CPSC, the loungers’ design puts infants at risk of suffocation, entrapment, and falls.

Updated Oct. 21, 2025

Safety, Parenting, Sleep Safety

mom has not moved daughter's shoes in 3 years

Parenting

TikTok video shows why a mother hasn’t moved her daughter’s shoes in three years — and the grief behind them

A mother’s daughter left her shoes in the same spot three years ago — and she hasn’t moved them since, finding comfort and connection in the midst of grief.

Updated Oct. 16, 2025

Parenting, News

Parenting

The simple restaurant rule this dad swears by—and the surprising skill it’s teaching his kids

This dad’s simple “restaurant rule” is going viral for teaching kids confidence, empathy, and social skills—one order at a time

Updated Oct. 16, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

Beyond ‘gentle’: How today’s parents are blending parenting styles—and breaking cycles

Modern parents aren’t following just one style anymore. From cycle-breaking to gentle parenting, they’re blending approaches

Updated Oct. 16, 2025

Parenting, News

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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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Mental Health

17 important habits to help you avoid mom burnout

I know you’re grateful for your family every day. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy.

Updated Apr. 22, 2022

Mental Health, Parenting

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

2021 state of motherhood survey featured - Motherly

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