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Baby Names

The influencer baby names making it from our FYP to actual birth certificates

Could Addison be the new Ashley?

Updated Sep. 02, 2025

Baby Names

Work & Motherhood

The model who turned her maternity brand into a lifeline for isolated moms

Updated Sep. 02, 2025

Work & Motherhood

Child

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

Child, Child Learn & Play, Parenting

News

Why pets are drawn to pregnant bellies—and what it means for baby

As their paws pressed down, her unborn baby kicked back, as if saying hello to his furry siblings.

Updated Aug. 29, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Ticks can hide in lashes: simple steps for after-outdoor checks and when to seek care

Updated Aug. 29, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health

Baby Health

Mississippi declares emergency as infant deaths rise—the crisis every parent should know about

Since 2014, more than 3,500 Mississippi infants have died before their first birthday.

Updated Aug. 26, 2025

Baby Health, Baby, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, News

Health & Wellness

Phones are out of class—now what? a mom’s guide to school phone bans

Reframing the Debate from Emergencies to Everyday Growth

Updated Aug. 26, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

How Blueland’s founder makes sustainable back-to-school shopping effortless and affordable

Her advice stems from real experience as both a mother and an entrepreneur who's tested countless products in search of ones that actually work for real families.

Updated Aug. 25, 2025

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide, Health & Wellness

Our Partners

Navigating Vaccination: Tips and Information for Moms

Chatting about vaccinations with your pediatrician doesn’t have to feel overwhelming! Check out where you can find helpful info to prep for your next visit and learn why it matters.

Updated Aug. 20, 2025

Our Partners, Children's Health

Getting Pregnant

China develops pregnancy robot to support families facing infertility

Unlike an incubator that supports premature babies, this robot would replicate the entire gestational process from conception to delivery.

Updated Aug. 19, 2025

Getting Pregnant, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Infertility

Baby Names

The influencer baby names making it from our FYP to actual birth certificates

Could Addison be the new Ashley?

Updated Sep. 02, 2025

Baby Names

Pregnancy

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

Pregnancy

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

Pregnancy, News

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Pregnancy

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

Pregnancy, Baby Names

News

Teaching kids to spot ‘weaponized incompetence’ before it becomes a habit

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

How a baby’s autograph-covered helmet became the sweetest surprise of the US Open

Sometimes the world’s most high-profile stages are the most unlikely places for pure, unscripted joy—especially when a baby is involved

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

Penn Badgley quietly introduces his new role: dad of twins

Penn Badgley is a dad once again—or twice again, to be exact.

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

News, Celebrity News

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

Viral video captures firstborn crashing baby’s giggle session with a laugh no one will forget

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

News, Baby, Viral & Trending

News

Indoor princesses unite—this little girl’s viral camping review has parents everywhere rolling

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

News, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play, Viral & Trending

Toddler

This little girl’s bedtime clapback proves kids always have the last word

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

Toddler, News, Parenting, Toddler Sleep, Viral & Trending

Toddler

This little girl’s bedtime clapback proves kids always have the last word

“Kids always know exactly how to cut you down at bedtime 😂.”

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

Toddler, News, Parenting, Toddler Sleep, Viral & Trending

toddler waiting for blankie in the laundry

Toddler Sleep

This viral blankie story proves kids know exactly what they need to feel safe

When the youngest gets attention, the oldest often steps in with their own showstopper act.

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

Toddler Sleep, Parenting, Toddler

Viral & Trending

$1,650 in the U.S. vs. $120 in Sweden: How one video highlights the daycare gap that’s frustrating parents

The comparison has struck a nerve and sparked conversations about what kind of daycare system parents deserve.

Updated Sep. 03, 2025

Viral & Trending, Career & Money, Family Finances & Budgeting, News, Parenting

Back To School

Parents say they’ll go into debt to help kids fit in—here’s how to navigate back-to-school pressure

Parents of K–12 and college students plan to spend an average of $741 this year—$200 more than last year.

Updated Sep. 03, 2025

Back To School, Career & Money, Family Finances & Budgeting, Parenting

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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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What To Watch

9 Movies you can stream now that might be up for Oscars in this weird year

Yes, the Oscars will still happen. We think.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022

What To Watch, Entertainment, Life

What To Watch

11 new shows and movies for kids in January

Titles both kids and parents alike will look forward to watching together.

Updated Feb. 04, 2022

What To Watch, Entertainment, Life

Parenting

What kindergarten teachers want parents to know about pandemic school

Rest easy—kids are resilient.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Parenting

Shop

How I stopped worrying about what my kids ate (or didn’t eat)

I don't do guilt trips. I don't ration treats. I do set guardrails so everyone can make good decisions.

Updated Nov. 29, 2022

Shop, Home, Home & Gear

Celebrity News

Sophie Turner reveals she wore a mask while giving birth

The 'Game of Thrones' star has a blunt message for people who still aren't wearing masks in public.

Updated Dec. 18, 2020

Celebrity News, Life, News

Life

Dr. Jill Biden responds with grace to controversial op-ed

"One of the things I'm most proud of is my doctorate," said Dr. Biden.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life, News

Entertainment

These books hit differently when you’re a mom

You will feel *seen.*

Updated Dec. 18, 2020

Entertainment, Life, What To Read

Shop

These new arrivals from the Motherly Shop are so kid-friendly you need them all

Ready, set, shop!

Updated Feb. 19, 2025

Shop

Life

After the year we’ve had, you deserve a win, mama

Whatever battles you fought this year, you did it—we're almost there

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Video

The 2021 Webby Awards: Viral Video

The burden of the coronavirus pandemic is disproportionately affecting women and mothers.

Updated May. 03, 2023

Video, News

Life

Nostalgic series are the perfect antidote to 2020

When times were simpler…or were they?

Updated Jan. 25, 2022

Life, Entertainment, What To Watch

Life

The 9 best 30-minute comedies right now because you’re exhausted, have no time and just need a laugh

Remember laughter?

Updated Jan. 25, 2022

Life, Entertainment, What To Watch

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Entertainment

This is the simplest way to help your whole family reconnect

We all get to slow down for a minute and reconnect.

Updated Dec. 21, 2021

Entertainment, Food, Life, Relationships

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Food

10 make-ahead breakfast ideas to make Christmas morning easy

There's even something in here for tiny vegetarians.

Updated Dec. 07, 2023

Food, Christmas

Life

Hungry parents are skipping meals to feed their kids during the pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has deepened the already troubling food insecurity crisis in America.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life, News

Life

This school district’s snow day announcement has us

Administrators wanted to make "sure this is one thing our kids won't lose this year."

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life, News

Life

My child isn’t rude—they have autism

She says what she means and means what she says. There is no filter.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Life

The eye-opening lessons I learned living with my parents as an adult

They were available to us but not intrusive. They were helpful but not assertive. They shared wisdom but never told us what to do. They were there for our children but never took away our time with them.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life