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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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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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Her 53-year-old mom became her surrogate, then she got pregnant, too

Now this family has welcomed two baby girls less than two months apart.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022
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Why Kristen Bell + Dax Shepard are honest with their kids about Santa

But it hasn't diminished the magic of Christmas in their home.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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It’s our birthday! Motherly turns 5 today!

You've got this. And we've got you.

Updated May. 03, 2023
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Jeanette on getting help for postpartum depression, anxiety and intrusive thoughts

"My husband did the majority of the childcare and while it killed me to see the exhaustion and worry in his eyes, I just didn’t care enough to help."

Updated Oct. 20, 2022
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We created an at-home movie theater for our toddler (and it was so easy)

If we can't go to the movies, then we'll have the movies come to us with an at-home movie theater.

Updated May. 20, 2022
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This is the ornament I didn’t know I needed this holiday season

There's nothing more precious and more fleeting than tiny footprints.

Updated May. 20, 2022
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We were quarantining with our son way before the pandemic

During the first year of his life, a simple cold could have become a serious problem for him. So we made our world small.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Having kids can boost your happiness, help you find meaning in life

Science proves what we already know, mamas.

Updated Dec. 07, 2020
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Here’s how you can watch The Nutcracker in 2020

This holiday season, you can watch the Christmas classic from the comfort of your own home.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Study: More than one-third of children with COVID-19 are asymptomatic

New study suggests reported COVID-19 cases are "likely just the tip of the iceberg."

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Bekah Martinez is speaking out about mom-shamers and it’s something we all need to hear

The reality star isn't afraid to make the uncommon choice, and she spoke to Motherly about how she makes it all work.

Updated Jan. 15, 2022
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Former kindergarten teammates debut on the U.S. women’s national soccer team together

The star athletes went from being kindergarten teammates to playing together for Team USA

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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These 5 things make exclusively pumping way more doable

I learned enough from my years of pumping to create this must-have list.

Updated Mar. 14, 2022
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Dan Levy wishes every dad was as supportive as Eugene Levy

"I've never had to prove myself, I've never had to explain myself," he says.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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‘Dear Santa’: Little girl’s heartfelt letter is making us

All she wants is for Santa to make the world "go back to normal!"

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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In praise of elastic-waist pants—the one good thing about 2020

It took a pandemic for me to be able to admit it, but elastic-waist pants rule.

Updated Dec. 04, 2020
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