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New research reveals a hidden way breastfeeding may protect moms for decades

It’s a discovery that deepens what we know about the lasting strength of maternal biology.

Updated Oct. 23, 2025
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Families brace for empty grocery cards as a government shutdown drags on

For millions of parents, that quick EBT balance check is really a check on whether there’s enough for milk, bread, and dinner tonight.

Updated Oct. 23, 2025
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How to feed your family for under $5: Canned bean dinners that are really delicious

Affordable canned bean dinners under $5 that stretch your budget without sacrificing nutrition or taste when money is tight.

Updated Oct. 29, 2025
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Minnesota mom spots smoke from school bus and saves 22 children from fire

A Bethel, Minnesota mother’s quick thinking turned an ordinary school day into a lesson on intuition, courage, and the quiet power of community.

Updated Oct. 29, 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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New study uncovers a surprising link between C-sections and sleep

Every mom expects sleepless nights with a newborn. For those recovering from a C-section, that exhaustion may have a deeper cause.

Updated Oct. 20, 2025
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Charlie Puth’s tender “Changes” video reveal shows he’s preparing for his biggest role yet—fatherhood

For Charlie, this reveal marks a personal milestone, and a glimpse into how love and family can shape creativity.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025
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Sofia Richie Grainge’s baby news comes with a surprise no one saw coming

But beneath the buzz was something deeper: a reflection of how modern motherhood and ambition can coexist, and even fuel one another.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025
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Stanford research reveals the powerful role of a mother’s voice in premature babies’ development

Every story, song, or word helps their brain connect language and emotion in ways that last well beyond infancy.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025
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When her 94-year-old grandma on hospice spoke up, this mom heard the truth behind all the criticism

Parenting with empathy doesn’t erase the past, but it can begin to rewrite the story.

Updated Oct. 30, 2025
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One mom’s viral meltdown about ‘doing it all’ perfectly captures the math of modern motherhood

Emily’s reel did not go viral because it offered a solution. It resonated because it named what so many parents are carrying

Updated Oct. 30, 2025
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A boy stirs lasagna with his mom—what he says next melts hearts and feeds a bigger lesson

Her video captured what everyday parenting looks like at its best—teaching empathy, confidence, and care through the small rituals that fill ordinary days.

Updated Oct. 28, 2025
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A girl asks for space—her mom’s quiet response is healing the internet

In a world that often celebrates control, this mom showed that love can be strongest when it gives room to grow.

Updated Oct. 27, 2025
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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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State of Motherhood

This time-lapse proves moms are never off the clock

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This viral video simulates birth in an incredibly eye-opening way

A balloon & a ping pong ball are the perfect tools for a lesson on childbirth.

Updated Jan. 25, 2023
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Being in labor didn’t stop this woman from voting

The mama-to-be refused to go to the hospital without casting her ballot.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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My last pregnancy at 39 was so different from my first at 30

Here's what I learned during each of my four pregnancies.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Women who are unapologetically themselves are terrifying—so let’s scare the world

What if the thing you have been hiding is the thing the world needs most?

Updated Nov. 30, 2022
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My son grew right in front of my eyes—but I didn’t see it

A reminder to myself, and others, to stop and enjoy our children

Updated Oct. 01, 2022
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These are the posts you need to see on Latina Equal Pay Day

It's time to close the pay gap between Latinas and their white male counterparts. Now.

Updated Oct. 29, 2020

14 science-backed ways to lower SIDS risk in babies

Sleep expert Dr. Harvey Karp breaks down the SIDS basics every parent needs to know.

Updated Oct. 29, 2020
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Cameron Diaz on having a baby at 47: ‘You really have to work hard for it’

"The only pressure for me now is I have to live to be, like, 107, you know? No pressure!"

Updated Sep. 19, 2022
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Alyssa Milano says ‘love is the baseline’ for her parenting + politics

And she wants the United States government to love women back.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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In 2020, American mothers got the message: The government doesn’t care about you

While moms always have everyone else's back, they found out this year that nobody has theirs.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Actress and activist Alyssa Milano on working mothers and modern activism

To kick-off Season 5 of the podcast, Liz speaks with actress, activist, and author Alyssa Milano about her #metoo tweet that helped to ignite a movement, how she learned to let things roll off her back, and why she's so passionate about helping working mothers. Alyssa also talked about her COVID-19 diagnosis in March and shared how her children's clear-eyed views of the world inspire her.

Updated Jun. 29, 2023
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Just let your kids eat all the Halloween candy

A nutritionist explains why it's okay for kids to eat candy.

Updated Oct. 18, 2023
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Another Vanderpump Rules pregnancy proves that pregnancy can be contagious

Congratulations to Bravo's mamas-to-be. We can't wait to see who announces a pregnancy next.

Updated Sep. 14, 2022
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Ask Motherly: Do you have any quarantine date night ideas?

Like you, Motherly's co-founders have also spent the last several months with their spouses 24/7…but they still have *seriously* good ideas for at-home date night.

Updated Oct. 28, 2020
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