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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
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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
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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
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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

2025 State of Motherhood Survey

Motherhood can be so many things. And we want to hear what it’s like for you in 2025.

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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
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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
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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
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This Disney mom turned theme parks into her kids’ classroom—and parents are fascinated

“That’s not the only place we learn. But as Disney locals here in Mickey’s backyard, it just was inevitable for us to start learning in the parks.”

Updated Sep. 02, 2025
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New poll reveals how little freedom kids have today—and why experts say it’s hurting them

Digital devices are deeply embedded in modern childhood, and the Harris Poll shows just how much they shape kids’ daily lives.

Updated Sep. 02, 2025
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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
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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
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Pregnant? Bookmark these 13 articles now

A guide for every stage in your incredible journey.

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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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Women are sharing how they protect themselves from violence. Here’s what’s missing from the conversation.

Sarah Everard's case has sparked an international conversation about violence against women—and why we need to hold men accountable for their violence.

Updated Sep. 08, 2022
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Biden signs stimulus package into law, direct deposits start this weekend

President Joe Biden signed the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package on Thursday afternoon, calling it an effort to rebuild "the backbone of this country."

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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These new arrivals from the Motherly Shop are *so* great you need them all

Discover innovative products for parents in our latest arrivals! Stay updated weekly with essentials you can't miss.

Updated Apr. 07, 2025
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The pregnancy test just got a discreet and eco-conscious upgrade 🙌

After 30 years of the same plastic sticks, Lia is changing the game.

Updated Mar. 12, 2021
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‘I could never teach my kids’ and 3 other lies I believed about homeschooling

It took a once-in-a-century global pandemic to convince me to even consider trying it.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Will the stimulus be taxed this year? Your burning 2021 tax question, answered

Here's what you need to do when you file this year.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Disney+ places age restrictions on problematic movies like ‘Peter Pan’ and ‘Dumbo’

You can still watch the films with an adult account–just not one created for a child under 7.

Updated Feb. 08, 2022
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This mom captured her daughter’s cancer journey in powerful photos

Lula Beth, now 4, is cancer free. Her mom hopes their photos give other famiies hope in the fight against cancer.

Updated Jan. 28, 2022
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Michelle Obama says she felt “low-grade depression” during the pandemic

The former first lady is opening up about her mental health and her changing relationship with her daughters.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Posh Peanut just launched a Women’s Empowerment Collection and we’d like one of everything, thank you 💪

A percentage of proceeds will benefit Girls Inc Los Angeles.

Updated Mar. 11, 2021
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The best Montessori toys for newborns to 2-year-olds

Simple, beautiful toys with a purpose. No bells and whistles necessary.

Updated Mar. 05, 2024
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Everything you need to know about your taxes if you had a baby last year

New parents? Here's a guide to filing taxes with a new baby in the house.

Updated Dec. 23, 2021
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Jennifer Garner’s PSA about body image is exactly what we needed to read today

"I can work really hard and I can be really fit and I'll still look like a woman who has three babies, and I always will."

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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This veteran teacher never expected to teach her own child.  Then the pandemic happened

"I just was not meant to be my kid's teacher," she says. "It's a different dynamic."

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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To the mama struggling with your mental health right now

If you've felt deeply harmed by reading the commentary from the Meghan Markle interview, this is for you.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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