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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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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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14 must-haves our editors are buying in The Motherly Shop sale 🙌

You won't want to miss these picks that rarely go on sale.

Updated May. 26, 2022
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81% of Gen Z + Millennials say affordable childcare is an important issue

This isn't a partisan issue. It's a generational issue.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Ai-jen Poo on making the invisible work of mothers and caregivers visible

Host Liz Tenety checks in with Ai-jen Poo, the co-founder and Executive Director of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, a non-profit with the goal to bring quality work, dignity and fairness to the growing number of caregivers in America. Together they discuss Ai-jen's work, her idea of care squads, and what we can all do, as mothers, to begin to correct a system that isn't working well for anyone.

Updated Jun. 29, 2023
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Moms deserve a gold medal for pandemic multitasking

But just because moms can stretch to this extent, does not mean we should long-term.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Kim Kardashian speaks out about Kanye West’s mental health & bipolar disorder

Like so many people, she is supporting a partner or co-parent through mental illness.

Updated Feb. 14, 2022
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Katy Perry is grateful for her pregnant body

"I'm really grateful for my body and I have so much respect for women"

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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I’m a mental health expert, and I still experience ‘mom rage’

"I believe—firmly and to my core—that I'm a good mother. I also believe that, during these difficult times, good mothers feel angry."

Updated Mar. 28, 2022
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Joe Biden announces his plans for free preschool + affordable childcare

"We need to make high-quality child care affordable and accessible," Biden tweeted Tuesday.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Kourtney on breastfeeding struggles triggering postpartum depression

"I’ve been through this. How am I struggling so much with my second baby? Shouldn’t I have more control of the outcome?"

Updated Oct. 20, 2022
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8 editor-approved beauty hacks every mama will love

No one has to know that 'glow' isn't natural.

Updated Jan. 26, 2022
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These are the most popular baby names where you live

We combed through the Social Security Administration's data to find out.

Updated Jun. 23, 2022
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These are the best hairstyles for humid summer days

And they only take 20 minutes or less.

Updated Jul. 26, 2024
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12 well-designed baby teethers to soothe even the crankiest gums

From all the gummy smiles to getting ready to chomp anything in sight.

Updated May. 28, 2024
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24 simple activities to help prepare your child for preschool

Help your child feel more confident in preschool by practicing these essential skills at home.

Updated Apr. 17, 2024
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