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balancing safety and curiosity - Motherly

Parents say curiosity matters—then tell kids “be careful” 27 times daily, according to research

It's clear we're walking a tightrope between fostering exploration and avoiding a trip to the ER.

Updated Nov. 04, 2025
Mother's touch explained

The surprising science behind a mother’s touch—and why it soothes babies so deeply

What if a simple stroke could flip a “safety switch” in your baby—and even calm you too?

Updated Nov. 04, 2025
is melatonin safe for kids

Is melatonin safe for kids? What every exhausted parent needs to know

Before you add it to cart, pediatrician Dr. Jessica Klein wants you to pump the brakes and get the facts.

Updated Oct. 31, 2025
10 tips from a therapist - Motherly

Child therapist “10 truths” go viral: What actually works at home

“When we know better, we do better and that’s how we break cycles"

Updated Nov. 03, 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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Financial Truths Before Maternity Leave

5 financial truths every mom should know before maternity leave

Maternity leave math is confusing, even when you have benefits. Here's facts that matter most and simple steps to take so your paycheck, premiums, and plans stay on track.

Updated Oct. 30, 2025
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Kieran Culkin once thought he wasn’t ready for kids. Now he’s a dad of three

Kieran Culkin once wasn’t sure about having kids — now he and Jazz Charton are celebrating their third

Updated Nov. 05, 2025
Troian Bellisario and Patrick J. Adams pregnancy announcement

Troian Bellisario and Patrick J. Adams share they’re expecting baby No. 3—with a love letter to their future child

Patrick J. Adams’ heartfelt love letter to his unborn child perfectly captures the wonder, uncertainty, and endless love that comes with welcoming a baby

Updated Nov. 05, 2025
Soon To Be Dads

8 ways dads-to-be can truly show up during the third trimester

Eight concrete ways dads-to-be can show up in the third trimester. Learn warning signs, practice labor support and prep the fourth trimester. Practical, calm and evidence-based.

Updated Oct. 30, 2025
teacher explains grief to students

A teacher used a vase to explain grief to her fourth graders—and parents everywhere are learning from it

When Ryan Brazil told her students, “We make space for each other,” she offered a truth that extends well beyond her classroom.

Updated Nov. 05, 2025
CDC pasta recall

CDC expands pasta recall after 6 deaths: What parents need to know

The CDC has expanded a pasta recall tied to Listeria deaths—parents are urged to check their freezers now

Updated Nov. 04, 2025
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Pregnant? Bookmark these 13 articles now

A guide for every stage in your incredible journey.

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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.

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Two little girls dancing

A little girl’s heartwarming dance moment went viral—and it’s a kindness lesson you won’t forget

One of the girls begins stimming—a common self-regulating behavior often associated with autism, the other little dancer joins right in.

Updated Feb. 10, 2025
A brother and sister unwrapping gifts

Big brother’s overwhelming joy for his sister’s birthday gifts will melt your heart

The magic of this video lies in its raw and unfiltered display of sibling love.

Updated Feb. 10, 2025
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Dying mom’s final wish for her daughter goes viral—and it will leave you speechless

Despite her own battle with cancer, Rebecca’s concern wasn’t for herself—it was to care for her daughter, one final time.

Updated Feb. 10, 2025
TikTok: Mom speaking about medical debt

$738,000 NICU bill—this mom’s story of financial shock shows why U.S. healthcare is failing families

Janice shared her experience in a TikTok video that has since gone viral, amassing over 3.6 million views and sparking over 8,000 comments.

Updated Feb. 10, 2025
TikTok: A man building a fence

Retired craftsman rebuilds single mom’s fence for free—and it’s touching hearts everywhere

His TikTok video has now been viewed over 16 million times, with thousands of comments praising not just his craftsmanship, but the heart behind it.

Updated Feb. 10, 2025
A stay at home mom looking stressed

Why stay-at-home moms are more stressed than ever—and it’s not just the kids

 A 2018 Aveeno Baby survey is going viral again, because, well, stay-at-home parenting is still a grind.

Updated Feb. 10, 2025
Middle children: An image of three siblings

Middle child syndrome? New study explains why it’s actually a superpower

Does your place in the family shape your personality? A new large-scale study explores how birth order and family size may play a role.

Updated Feb. 10, 2025
FDA recall - Baked goods

Baked goods FDA recall: what you need to know about the 2 million products impacted

The cause? Potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious health risks.

Updated Feb. 10, 2025
LG oven recall

LG recalls 500,000 electric ranges after dozens of fires and injuries—here’s what parents need to know

Nearly 500,000 units have been recalled due to a fire hazard that has already led to dozens of fires, injuries, and even pet deaths.

Updated Feb. 10, 2025
Ohio police officers shave heads for breast cancer awareness

“No one fights alone”: Ohio police officers shave their heads in solidarity with mom battling cancer

“If I could save any life, that's what I'm going to try to do.”

Updated Feb. 07, 2025
A man

‘How entitled could you be?’ TikTok video on stay-at-home moms goes viral

But plot twist: this video isn’t calling out SAHMs—it’s coming for the husbands who think their paycheck makes them the sole “provider.”

Updated Feb. 07, 2025
Instagram post: Dad says wife comes before kids

This dad says his wife comes before their kids—and the internet has thoughts

“By loving your spouse, you are actually even, by extension, loving your kids.”

Updated Feb. 07, 2025
Celebrity baby names: A picture of Gisele Bundchen and Brittany Mahomes

Celebrity baby name trends: Thematic names that tell a story

Gisele Bündchen and Brittany Mahomes have recently highlighted how thematic naming patterns can be both personal and beautiful, setting trends for parents everywhere.

Updated Feb. 07, 2025
Ohio school bus driver who rushed into burning house to save kids

Ohio school bus driver runs into a burning house to save students: “My kids are inside”

"They’re my kids," Morris told Today.com. "I’d do anything for my kids."

Updated Feb. 07, 2025
TikTok gentle parenting: A mom comforting her crying daughter

This video shows how gentle parenting can heal your inner child

A TikTok video showing a mom calmly guiding her toddler through big emotions has exploded online, racking up 4.7 million views in a single day.

Updated Feb. 06, 2025
Mom and son in a car

What this mom taught her 7-year-old about people-pleasing is making waves

While the lesson is aimed at children, the reality is that many of us needed to hear it, too.

Updated Feb. 06, 2025
Return to office mandates: A stressed woman sitting in front of a laptop

Why return-to-office mandates could set working moms back for decades

Return-to-office mandates are forcing working moms back into outdated, unsustainable expectations—undoing decades of progress in workplace equity.

Updated Feb. 10, 2025
Tiktok: A dad hugging his daughter

Dad drove 6 hours because he “had a feeling” his daughter needed a hug—and the internet can’t stop crying

Something about her voice told him she wasn’t okay. He couldn’t quite explain it—he just knew.

Updated Feb. 06, 2025
Water beads

New study sounds alarm on water bead dangers—what parents need to know

The risk of water beads goes beyond simple choking hazards.

Updated Sep. 23, 2025
Parents managing their budget

How rising tariffs could impact family budgets—and 5 ways to stay ahead

The Trump administration has recently announced new tariffs on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico.

Updated Mar. 05, 2025
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