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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

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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

Pregnancy

A maternal-health expert explains why Cardi B’s honesty about pregnancy depression matters

She admitted that thoughts of raising her baby alone and losing her partner’s companionship spiralled into sadness and depression.

Updated Oct. 09, 2025

Pregnancy, Celebrity News, News

News

One workplace law cut miscarriage rates by nearly 10%—and it’s changing how we treat pregnancy at work

When workplaces make small accommodations, pregnancy outcomes improve dramatically.

Updated Oct. 09, 2025

News, Getting Pregnant, Miscarriage & Loss, Pregnancy

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

A maternal-health expert explains why Cardi B’s honesty about pregnancy depression matters

Updated Oct. 09, 2025

Pregnancy, Celebrity News, News

Safety

A mom bought her daughter new shoes—then faced the reality of what safety means in America

“I had to break it to her that I’m so sorry, mama,” she says quietly in the video. “We can’t bring those to school.”

Updated Oct. 09, 2025

Safety, News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

News

One workplace law cut miscarriage rates by nearly 10%—and it’s changing how we treat pregnancy at work

When workplaces make small accommodations, pregnancy outcomes improve dramatically.

Updated Oct. 09, 2025

News, Getting Pregnant, Miscarriage & Loss, Pregnancy

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.

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

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

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Work & Motherhood, Career & Money, News, Viral & Trending

Safety

A mom bought her daughter new shoes—then faced the reality of what safety means in America

“I had to break it to her that I’m so sorry, mama,” she says quietly in the video. “We can’t bring those to school.”

Updated Oct. 09, 2025

Safety, News, Parenting, 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

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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.

State of Motherhood

This time-lapse proves moms are never off the clock

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This Is Birth

We started our curated This is: Birth film series to give representation to the many varied ways that women give birth. Shot by talented independent videographers, these birth films can be a resource for the expecting mama or anyone who is curious to see what birth really looks like.

Mom Hacks

Motherly's Mom Hacks video series is hacking you way through motherhood. Work smarter, not harder, mama

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Journey

Nothing terrible happening here —29-month-old

2-year-olds get a bad rap. And yeah, they can be intense for sure. But they are also pretty awesome! So join us as we trade the phrase "terrible twos" for "full of energy and big feelings and personality and still incredibly adorable twos." It's a movement. XO, TeamMotherlyP.S. And when those big toddler feelings do flare, remember to take care of yourself, too.

Updated Dec. 14, 2022

Journey

Journey

It’s a process—breathe through it

It's funny how the moment you decide you want to be pregnant, every minute that passes feels like it takes forever. I WANT TO BE PREGNANT NOW! We totally get it. Remember (though it's hard) that getting pregnant is a process—and so are pregnancy and motherhood. Try to breathe your way through the discomfort of waiting and trust in the process. You've got this. P.S. Check out these 4 ways to reduce your stress while trying to conceive.

Updated Dec. 14, 2022

Journey

Life

How to safely breastfeed your baby if you get COVID-19 or the flu

There are measures you can take to prevent the spread of germs between you and your baby.

Updated Jan. 19, 2022

Life

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Home

5 super simple ways to keep clutter at bay

Here's how the 'Woman's Day' Content Director keeps clutter at bay.

Updated Feb. 23, 2021

Home, Life

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Women's Health

5 lies I believed about being pregnant after 40

My joints are handling it just fine, thank you.

Updated Sep. 14, 2022

Women's Health, Health & Wellness, It's Science, Life, Motherly Stories, Pregnancy

Career & Money

Why child care is so expensive when child care workers make so little—and what we can do about it

In some states, many child care workers are under the poverty level.

Updated Feb. 15, 2022

Career & Money, Life

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Health & Wellness

500,000 American lives lost to COVID-19. What does that even look like?

As the United States passes a heartbreaking milestone, we're visualizing the high cost paid in American lives.

Updated Dec. 14, 2021

Health & Wellness, Life

Life

This viral tweet drops a truth bomb about pandemic parenting

Say it louder for those of us in the back, mama

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life, News

News

Mandy Moore gave birth on her due date—but not according to plan

The actress hoped for a home birth but rolled with the punches after she learned that a complication could derail her plan.

Updated Jul. 06, 2022

News, Celebrity News

Life

This toddler’s reaction to a prank has gone viral on TikTok and it’s absolutely adorable

Carson's sweet reaction to the "empty plate" prank on TikTok is too much.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life, News

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Baby Shopping Guide

10 best gender-neutral baby clothing brands you should know about

Stylish, durable and downright adorable.

Updated Mar. 09, 2022

Baby Shopping Guide, Baby, Beauty & Style Shopping Guides, Style

Health & Wellness

13 editor-loved wellness products to help take the sting out of winter

Whether your wellness comes from exercising or relaxing, we've got you covered.

Updated Dec. 23, 2024

Health & Wellness, Beauty & Style, Beauty & Style Shopping Guides, Health & Wellness Shopping Guide, Life, Shop

Life

My kids finally went back to in-person school, and I can’t stop crying

This milestone of them finally going back into school feels so extreme.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

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Motherhood Understood

Holly on postpartum depression and how she believed her baby was better off without her

“I don’t want to leave her, but I want to leave.”

Updated Oct. 20, 2022

Motherhood Understood

Shop

I tried the goop lip balm with a waitlist of thousands and spoiler alert—it’s worth the wait

It's currently sold out but dropping a new batch soon.

Updated May. 23, 2022

Shop, Beauty & Style, Life

Shop

15 trendy (and low-maintenance!) beauty products that make sheltering in place a little more bearable

And a lot prettier.

Updated Feb. 22, 2021

Shop, Beauty & Style, Beauty & Style Shopping Guides, Life

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Life

These are the heartbreaking stories of the Texas storm crisis

From families forced to melt snow for water to flush toilets to stores giving away groceries for free, we're learning more about the triumphs and tragedies of this unprecedented crisis.

Updated Feb. 22, 2021

Life, News