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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

Work & Motherhood

The model who turned her maternity brand into a lifeline for isolated moms

Updated Sep. 02, 2025

Work & Motherhood

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

News

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

As their paws pressed down, her unborn baby kicked back, as if saying hello to his furry siblings.

Updated Aug. 29, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

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

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

Getting Pregnant

China develops pregnancy robot to support families facing infertility

Unlike an incubator that supports premature babies, this robot would replicate the entire gestational process from conception to delivery.

Updated Aug. 19, 2025

Getting Pregnant, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Infertility

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

How a baby’s autograph-covered helmet became the sweetest surprise of the US Open

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

Penn Badgley quietly introduces his new role: dad of twins

Penn Badgley is a dad once again—or twice again, to be exact.

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

News, Celebrity News

News

Viral video captures firstborn crashing baby’s giggle session with a laugh no one will forget

Psychologists suggest that sibling rivalry and attention-seeking behaviors are common as children navigate their roles within the family.

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

News, Baby, 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

Indoor princesses unite—this little girl’s viral camping review has parents everywhere rolling

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

News, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play, Viral & Trending

Toddler

This little girl’s bedtime clapback proves kids always have the last word

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

Toddler, News, Parenting, Toddler Sleep, Viral & Trending

Child

This toddler’s adorable viral confession reveals why young children sometimes stash snacks

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

Child, Child Nutrition, News, Viral & Trending

Toddler

This little girl’s bedtime clapback proves kids always have the last word

“Kids always know exactly how to cut you down at bedtime 😂.”

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

Toddler, News, Parenting, Toddler Sleep, Viral & Trending

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Toddler Sleep

This viral blankie story proves kids know exactly what they need to feel safe

When the youngest gets attention, the oldest often steps in with their own showstopper act.

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

Toddler Sleep, Parenting, Toddler

Viral & Trending

$1,650 in the U.S. vs. $120 in Sweden: How one video highlights the daycare gap that’s frustrating parents

The comparison has struck a nerve and sparked conversations about what kind of daycare system parents deserve.

Updated Sep. 03, 2025

Viral & Trending, Career & Money, Family Finances & Budgeting, News, Parenting

Back To School

Parents say they’ll go into debt to help kids fit in—here’s how to navigate back-to-school pressure

Parents of K–12 and college students plan to spend an average of $741 this year—$200 more than last year.

Updated Sep. 03, 2025

Back To School, Career & Money, Family Finances & Budgeting, Parenting

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Pregnant? Bookmark these 13 articles now

A guide for every stage in your incredible journey.

Women's History Month - Mom and grandma reading a book to her son

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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Parenting

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

Parenting

Podcast

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

Podcast, Season 4

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Meal Planning & Shopping

Grocery store costs rose last year–here’s how to plan for your next trip

What you need to know about food increases and decreases at your grocery store.

Updated Feb. 15, 2022

Meal Planning & Shopping, Career & Money, Family Finances & Budgeting, Food, Life

Life

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

Life

Celebrity News

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

Celebrity News, Health & Wellness, Life, Mental Health, News

Celebrity News

Hilary Duff plans to let her son choose whether he goes back to in-person school

"I guess I would let him make the choice"

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Celebrity News, Life, News

Celebrity News

Kate Middleton released the sweetest candid photos of Prince George for his birthday

We can't believe he's a 7-year-old!

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Celebrity News, Life, News

Health & Wellness

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

Health & Wellness, Life, Women's Health

Life

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

Life, Health & Wellness, Mental Health, Parenting

Parenting

I’m holding onto that sweet spot between baby and becoming a child

This is two.

Updated Jan. 27, 2023

Parenting, Baby, Baby Milestones, Life

Life

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

Life, News, Viral & Trending

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Motherhood Understood

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

Motherhood Understood

Child

I don’t know if I should send my child back to school—and it’s crushing me with anxiety

Each option feels like I am sacrificing something important.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022

Child, Back To School, Child Learn & Play, Children's Health, Covid, Health & Wellness, Life, Motherly Stories, Parenting

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Our Partners

8 editor-approved beauty hacks every mama will love

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

Updated Jan. 26, 2022

Our Partners, Beauty, Beauty & Style, Life

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Baby Names

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

Baby Names, Pregnancy

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Beauty & Style

These are the best hairstyles for humid summer days

And they only take 20 minutes or less.

Updated Jul. 26, 2024

Beauty & Style, Life

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Baby Shopping Guide

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

Baby Shopping Guide, Baby Health

Toddler Learn & Play

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

Toddler Learn & Play

Child

We’re facing a massive childcare shortage—and women of color are paying the price

Sixty percent of businesses in the childcare industry are minority-owned, but historically these workers are vastly underpaid and under appreciated. As Motherly reported last year, on average, America's childcare workers make less than Amazon delivery drivers.

Updated Apr. 22, 2022

Child, Work & Motherhood

Health & Wellness

This is why moms feel so numb right now

In March we were scared. In April we were stressed. In May we were tired. By June, we were exhausted. And now, in July, we are numb.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Health & Wellness, Life, Women's Health

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