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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

News, Viral & Trending

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Nutrition

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

Nutrition, Back To School

Child Shopping Guide

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

Child Shopping Guide

News

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

News, Viral & Trending

Health & Wellness

The CDC’s drowning prevention program is gone—and parents are left scrambling

Updated Sep. 02, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health

Health & Wellness

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

Even hidden places like eyelashes require a tick check after outdoor play

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

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

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

Updated Aug. 29, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

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

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

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Parenting

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

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

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

Why a mom’s claim that her kids are her “built-in best friends” sparked a wave of concern

Updated Aug. 29, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

Mom finally discovers where her missing makeup went—and parents can’t stop laughing at the culprit

Updated Aug. 28, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

When kids call for mom nonstop, this dad knew exactly what to do

Updated Aug. 27, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

This Disney mom turned theme parks into her kids’ classroom—and parents are fascinated

“That’s not the only place we learn. But as Disney locals here in Mickey’s backyard, it just was inevitable for us to start learning in the parks.”

Updated Sep. 02, 2025

Parenting, Child, Child Learn & Play

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

Parenting

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

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

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

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.

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Children's Health

My kids’ first cold of the pandemic school year was a nightmare for our family

It's going to be a long cold & flu season.

Updated Feb. 11, 2022

Children's Health, Child, Covid, Health & Wellness, Life

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Shop

Every breastfeeding mom needs to know this hack to get rid of clogs

The Haakaa hack involves a manual pump and 15 minutes of your time.

Updated Oct. 04, 2022

Shop

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Parenting

Screen-free ways for kids to take a ‘brain break’ from virtual school

Whether your kids need movement, comfort or help with skills, brain breaks are essential on remote learning days.

Updated Mar. 09, 2022

Parenting

Life

We’re talking to Molly Sims on MotherlyLive!

She's going to open up about motherhood, fitness and health. Don't miss it.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life, News, Viral & Trending

Entertainment

The 42 scariest movies on HBO, Hulu, Netflix + Amazon

Just make sure the kids are in bed first.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Entertainment, Life, What To Watch

Life

I don’t know who needs to hear this today but—you are enough

It is easy (entirely too easy) to look at ourselves as the lesser version of our reality. We can be our biggest critics and shamers. Our own worst enemies.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

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Children's Health

1 in 3 parents plan to skip the flu shot this year—and pediatricians are worried

Experts recommend the vaccination but misconceptions leave parents skeptical.

Updated Feb. 15, 2022

Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Life

Career & Money

The pandemic is making it even harder for mothers to repay their student loans

The combination of the pre-pandemic wage gap, disproportionate job losses in 2020 and insufficient paid leave policies are setting women up for financial disaster. Here's what you need to know.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Career & Money, Life

Life

What parents need to know about tonight’s presidential debate

And what Motherly is watching for.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life, News, Viral & Trending

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Motherhood Understood

Courtney on Covid, colic, and the postpartum depression and anxiety they caused

"I desperately needed that break, but I couldn't call anyone. My husband and I had to tough it out alone."

Updated Oct. 20, 2022

Motherhood Understood

Life

Yes, I’m pregnant and showing, but please don’t comment on my body

It's an unwritten rule for a good reason: Never ask a person if they are pregnant. Just don't.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

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Halloween

What went viral this week: A new season of ‘This Is Us’ + adorable Halloween BFFs

Read on to discover some of the sweetest stories to brighten your mood!

Updated Sep. 28, 2020

Halloween, Holidays, Life

Children's Health

70% of kids feel sad, worried or overwhelmed right now, says new survey

If your child is melting down, they are perfectly normal.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Life

Halloween

Stressed about Halloween? Think like a kid

We talked with 30 kids ages 3 to 8 around the country about what they loved most about Halloween. Then, we put our heads together to imagine new ways to celebrate Halloween during a pandemic.

Updated Feb. 14, 2022

Halloween, Holidays, Life