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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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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
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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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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
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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
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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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Grandma, we desperately miss you

A year into the pandemic, my family is profoundly feeling their grandparents' absence.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Katherine Heigl changed her mind about having more kids because of the pandemic

She's not alone: the COVID baby boom is looking more like a baby bust.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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TikTok’s “tell me your child is pooping without telling me” challenge is cracking us up

We can't get enough of the little grunts and groans

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Dr. Seuss’s family members disagree on whether to pull problematic books from sale

Like much of America, the two stepdaughters of Dr. Seuss have differing opinions on the decision to stop selling six of his most controversial books.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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12 women-owned businesses that make life easier for mamas

And you can find them all in the Motherly Shop!

Updated Feb. 16, 2022
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Ashley Graham gets hilariously real about her postpartum baby hairs

We love it when Ashley Graham keeps things real. Very real.

Updated Nov. 21, 2022
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The HATCH Mama collection is everything your pregnant body needs right now

Their oil is the only thing that stopped my belly from itching as it grew bigger.

Updated Aug. 03, 2021
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Did COVID impact your finances in 2020? Here’s what you can do about your taxes

From payment plans to free tax help, here are some options you might have.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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NBC News’ Hallie Jackson wants the world to know how hard it is to be a mom in the pandemic

The news correspondent became a new mom last year and knows the struggles firsthand.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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President Biden: Teachers must be prioritized for vaccines—right away

The push is all about treating educators like the essential workers they are.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Feeling abandoned by her kids’ school district amid the pandemic, this mom became her children’s champion

This California mother is sharing her journey to getting her three children the services they need during the pandemic.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Katharine McPhee was scared she’d relapse into disordered eating during pregnancy​​

The singer says it was her "biggest challenge" during her pregnancy.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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3 lies about my postpartum body I’ve tried hard to unlearn

Let's just stop collectively talking about mothers getting their bodies "back."

Updated Feb. 21, 2023
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Happy birthday, COVID baby

It was just a few weeks before your birth when the whole world changed.

Updated Aug. 30, 2022
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Your breast growth in pregnancy might predict your baby’s sex

Plus, here's how your baby's sex impacts your breast milk composition.

Updated Dec. 21, 2022
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Why this midwife never says ‘natural birth’

I refuse to tell someone who has just given birth that their experience was anything less than a breathtaking feat of nature.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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6 Dr. Seuss books won’t be published anymore because of racist images

"These books portray people in ways that are hurtful and wrong," said Dr. Seuss Enterprises.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022
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Shay Mitchell is ‘nervous’ to have baby #2 for mental health reasons

The actress is getting candid about her desire to give her daughter a sibling—and the major fear that's affecting her decision to have another baby.

Updated Feb. 08, 2022
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