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Child Learn & Play

Body language expert shares 3 simple ways to raise socially skilled kids

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

Child Learn & Play

Postpartum

A breakthrough for postpartum moms: What new research really says about tirzepatide and breastfeeding

“It’s not about racing to thinness. It’s about giving women safe, evidence-based options.”

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

Postpartum, News

Grandparents & Extended Families

What if paying grandparents for child care could solve America’s childcare crisis?

The childcare solution America keeps overlooking might already be living down the street.

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Grandparents & Extended Families, News, Parenting, Relationships

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Work & Motherhood

Stay-at-home mom describes the uneasy shift from earning to ‘our money’—and why so many relate

When a stay-at-home mom admitted that spending “our money” still feels uncomfortable, millions of parents nodded along.

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Work & Motherhood, Career & Money, News, Viral & Trending

Health & Wellness

That alarm sound is actually ruining your day—here’s why (and what to do about it)

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Health & Wellness, Women's Health

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

I wanted to be proactive about my health—this platform made it easy

Everlywell emphasized context and care in a way that acknowledged the realities of women’s health.

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

Pregnancy

White House links Tylenol in pregnancy to autism—what moms really need to know

Can you take Tylenol when pregnant? What does the science actually say? And what should I do if I’m in pain or running a fever?

Updated Sep. 24, 2025

Pregnancy, Health & Wellness, News, Women's Health

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Health & Wellness

Chrissy Teigen on motherhood, postpartum healing, and advocating for kids with Type 1 diabetes

Chrissy Teigen opens up about surprises in motherhood, embracing imperfection, and her son’s Type 1 diabetes diagnosis.

Updated Sep. 17, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health, Podcast, The Motherly Podcast

Health & Wellness

Parents tried this simple trick—and their babies focused twice as long

Simple interactions may be more effective than others at keeping a baby’s attention

Updated Sep. 12, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health

Parenting

How much does daycare really cost? Moms across the U.S. share the shocking range

If you’ve ever wondered how much daycare might set you back, you’re not alone.

Updated Sep. 12, 2025

Parenting, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Safety

Viral & Trending

The car ride that turned into emergency delivery—and somehow, everyone stayed calm

When your hospital run turns into an emergency delivery, calm, faith, and teamwork can make all the difference

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Pregnancy

Celebrity News

Kieran Culkin’s wife Jazz Charton is 9 months pregnant—fulfilling their Oscars “baby pact”

The couple, who already share daughter Kinsey, 6, and son Wilder, 4, are adding another little one to the family.

Updated Sep. 30, 2025

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

Pregnancy

The surprising reason morning sickness may be good for you and your baby

Researchers say it may be a sign of a healthy, finely tuned immune system working behind the scenes.

Updated Sep. 29, 2025

Pregnancy, News

Celebrity News

Shaun Alexander reveals baby no. 14 is on the way—inside life with his 13 kids

From NFL stardom to fathering a bustling household, Shaun Alexander’s journey shows what family connection looks like at scale.

Updated Sep. 26, 2025

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

Grandparents & Extended Families

What if paying grandparents for child care could solve America’s childcare crisis?

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Grandparents & Extended Families, News, Parenting, Relationships

Viral & Trending

The car ride that turned into emergency delivery—and somehow, everyone stayed calm

When your hospital run turns into an emergency delivery, calm, faith, and teamwork can make all the difference

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Pregnancy

Work & Motherhood

Stay-at-home mom describes the uneasy shift from earning to ‘our money’—and why so many relate

When a stay-at-home mom admitted that spending “our money” still feels uncomfortable, millions of parents nodded along.

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Work & Motherhood, Career & Money, 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.

Parenting

Mom lets grandparents break the rules—and it’s winning hearts online

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Motherly

Mom loses her patience—but what she does next is teaching parents everywhere

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Motherly, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

A 9-year-old’s English lessons for her dad are melting hearts everywhere

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Grandparents & Extended Families

What if paying grandparents for child care could solve America’s childcare crisis?

The childcare solution America keeps overlooking might already be living down the street.

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Grandparents & Extended Families, News, Parenting, Relationships

Parenting

Mom lets grandparents break the rules—and it’s winning hearts online

When it comes to childcare, sometimes letting grandparents do their thing is the best parenting hack

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

A 9-year-old’s English lessons for her dad are melting hearts everywhere

e. And a 9-year-old teacher whose mantra—“It takes process”—is turning everyday lessons into heartwarming TikTok magic.

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

This classroom chant about “private parts” is stirring debate—but experts say it may save lives

How we talk about body boundaries matters as much as what we say.

Updated Oct. 07, 2025

Parenting, News, Safety, Viral & Trending

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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.

State of Motherhood

This time-lapse proves moms are never off the clock

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This Is Birth

We started our curated This is: Birth film series to give representation to the many varied ways that women give birth. Shot by talented independent videographers, these birth films can be a resource for the expecting mama or anyone who is curious to see what birth really looks like.

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Motherly's Mom Hacks video series is hacking you way through motherhood. Work smarter, not harder, mama

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Family Finances & Budgeting

America’s most vulnerable mothers are facing a financial crisis—and no help is in sight

The pandemic is proving how broken the system is.

Updated Feb. 14, 2022

Family Finances & Budgeting, Adult, Career & Money, Covid, Life, Work & Motherhood

Life

Parenting in shifts has been our coping strategy during quarantine

My partner and I take turns in taking care of our kids, and it's taught me even more about parenting in the long term.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Podcast

Glennon Doyle on Imperfect Motherhood, Giving Yourself Grace and Raising Wild Children

Host Liz Tenety kicks off Season 4 of the podcast with an interview with Glennon Doyle, New York Times bestselling author, philanthropist, and mother of three. Glennon talks about her latest book, Untamed, her relationship with her wife, soccer icon Abby Wambach, and why we need to reframe how we talk about step-parenting. Glennon also reads an excerpt from her book.

Updated Jun. 29, 2023

Podcast, Season 4

Life

This is how a teacher really feels about schools reopening

It's hard not to agree with her.

Updated May. 20, 2022

Life

Life

How to feel more comfortable wearing a mask when it’s SO hot out

Tips for you and your whole family.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Beauty

Dermatologist-approved tips & products to refresh your summer skin ☀️

According to dermatologists.

Updated Feb. 10, 2022

Beauty, Beauty & Style, Life

Health & Wellness

It’s science: Summer brain drain is real—but there’s an easy way to stop it

Worried about learning loss due to last year's school closures and now summer? Research proves there's an easy, effective and practically free way to fight summer learning loss—and it works for every age.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Health & Wellness, It's Science, Life

Life

The U.S. might lose 40% of its childcare centers without funding

The industry needs a bailout.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life, News, Viral & Trending

Health & Wellness

To get coronavirus under control by September, Americans have to do one thing: Wear a mask

It's a small thing we can all do.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Health & Wellness, It's Science, Life

Life

This little girl’s viral coronavirus rant has all of us nodding in agreement

We know, babies. We know.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life, News, Viral & Trending

Life

To the mama whose baby was diagnosed with failure to thrive, I see you

Failure to thrive does not mean you are failing as a mom.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Back To School

Starting kindergarten during a pandemic? Don’t panic, mama

Here's how to prepare your child (and yourself) for a year of changes.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022

Back To School

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Food

7 delicious (and easy!) ice cream recipes to make with your toddler

BRB, making all of these now.

Updated Jun. 08, 2023

Food, Entertaining

Celebrity News

Jana Kramer is every parent crying over sleep regression

Her son is 19 months old and his mama is so tired.

Updated Jan. 18, 2022

Celebrity News, Baby, Life, News, Parenting, Real Sleep Stories from Real Mamas

What To Watch

The Hallmark Channel is airing holiday movies right now (and launched wines to go with it!)

Turn on the TV, mama.

Updated Feb. 10, 2022

What To Watch, Entertainment, Life

Shop

Is the Belly Bandit helpful for postpartum recovery?

I personally found myself wanting more core support in my early postpartum months.

Updated Feb. 09, 2022

Shop, Beauty & Style Shopping Guides, Postpartum, Postpartum Products, Pregnancy

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Motherhood Understood

Yasmin on spending months fighting to find help for postpartum depression

"'I’m sorry, it sounds like you may just have the baby blues,' were the words that came out of the nurse’s mouth at my OB’s office when I called every day for a week begging for help at one-week postpartum."

Updated Oct. 20, 2022

Motherhood Understood