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This nutritionist couldn’t find clean supplements for her neurodivergent son, so she made her own

How one nutritionist's kitchen experiments became a mission to help other parents.

Updated Jul. 30, 2025
Toddler in flight

The $3 item parents swear by for keeping babies and toddlers entertained on flights

One mom’s low-lift, genius solution is earning high praise from parents—and it costs less than your airport coffee: painter’s tape.

Updated Aug. 11, 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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The number of working moms with young kids just hit a 3-year low — here’s why

Child care costs, rigid schedules, and shrinking flexibility are forcing many to ask: how long can I really keep this going?

Updated Aug. 12, 2025
Boy mom

Why parents are calling out this ‘boy mom’ post about her son’s future girlfriend

“I’m a boy mom and one day, some teenage girl is gonna break his heart… and I’m gonna have to square up with a 16-year-old.”

Updated Aug. 11, 2025
AI in parenting

The mom using AI to cut 97% of her mental load—and find more time for her kids

She’s using AI to handle everything from meal planning to meltdown-proof morning routines, freeing up her brain for the part of parenting she loves most.

Updated Aug. 11, 2025
Emergency call

When late-night missed calls from your kid send you into panic mode — and the ‘emergency’ turns out to be a login code

A recent TikTok from mom Meredith Thornton perfectly captured this phenomenon—waking up to multiple missed calls from her 18-year-old son Van, only to discover he needed a Microsoft code.

Updated Aug. 11, 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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How we can model resilience during the pandemic for our kids

Let go of "ideal" and parent for the real.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Amanda Seyfried’s childcare solution: ‘My mom lives with us, she’s our nanny’

She couldn't do what she does without help. None of us can.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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11 best baby walking shoes for those exciting first steps

Easy to put on, hard to wiggle out of, and oh-so-cute.

Updated Feb. 01, 2023
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What’s the best way to store breast milk? Your top questions, answered

Following the proper storage guidelines will help ensure that all that time and effort doesn't go to waste.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Michelle Obama explains just how powerful empathy is—and why we need more of it

"Kids in this country are seeing what happens when we stop requiring empathy of one another. They're looking around wondering if we've been lying to them this whole time about who we are and what we truly value."

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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It’s more important for moms to vote than ever this year—here’s why

On the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, moms are gearing up to vote in 2020.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Megan on recovering from postpartum depression and learning to put herself first

"Mama bears, I know some of you have walked a similar road or are walking it now. I send you love and give you permission to turn that radio up a little louder."

Updated Oct. 20, 2022
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We spotted some of our favorite baby items in Katy Perry’s nursery

Including the Instagram-famous oval crib.

Updated May. 20, 2022
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These new arrivals from the Motherly Shop are *so* brilliant you need them all

Explore innovative products for parents in our latest arrivals. Shop fresh finds you won't want to miss this week!

Updated Apr. 07, 2025
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Here’s how to do combination feeding with your baby

You don't have to choose between bottle or breastfeeding! Combination feeding means you can do both.

Updated May. 22, 2024
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The truth about those child trafficking conspiracy theories

Here's how to spot disinformation and how to protect yourself.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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I hate sex when I’m trying to conceive

Sex becomes so mechanical and monotonous when it's demoted to just one sole purpose.

Updated Nov. 14, 2022
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‘The tentacles of racism’: On giving birth while Black in America

In this moment of societal reckoning over anti-black racism, I can't help but think about how this journey, at so many turns, has been compounded in its complexity because I am a Black mother.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Flu season, meet pandemic—here’s how parents can prepare

Pediatricians are urging parents to make sure families get their flu shots this year.

Updated Feb. 11, 2022
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Preschoolers *can* wear masks all day—here’s how

Kids are surprisingly adaptable to change, especially with our help.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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I grew up in a house filled with music and I want my children to do the same

How I'm solidifying music's place in their lives as they grow

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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