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Parents say curiosity matters—then tell kids “be careful” 27 times daily, according to research

It's clear we're walking a tightrope between fostering exploration and avoiding a trip to the ER.

Updated Nov. 04, 2025
Mother's touch explained

The surprising science behind a mother’s touch—and why it soothes babies so deeply

What if a simple stroke could flip a “safety switch” in your baby—and even calm you too?

Updated Nov. 04, 2025
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Is melatonin safe for kids? What every exhausted parent needs to know

Before you add it to cart, pediatrician Dr. Jessica Klein wants you to pump the brakes and get the facts.

Updated Oct. 31, 2025
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Child therapist “10 truths” go viral: What actually works at home

“When we know better, we do better and that’s how we break cycles"

Updated Nov. 03, 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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Kieran Culkin once thought he wasn’t ready for kids. Now he’s a dad of three

Kieran Culkin once wasn’t sure about having kids — now he and Jazz Charton are celebrating their third

Updated Nov. 05, 2025
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Troian Bellisario and Patrick J. Adams share they’re expecting baby No. 3—with a love letter to their future child

Patrick J. Adams’ heartfelt love letter to his unborn child perfectly captures the wonder, uncertainty, and endless love that comes with welcoming a baby

Updated Nov. 05, 2025
Soon To Be Dads

8 ways dads-to-be can truly show up during the third trimester

Eight concrete ways dads-to-be can show up in the third trimester. Learn warning signs, practice labor support and prep the fourth trimester. Practical, calm and evidence-based.

Updated Oct. 30, 2025
Things To Know About C-Sections

10 things seasoned moms want you to know about C-sections

Ten mom-tested truths about C-sections, backed by leading medical guidance, to help you plan your birth, advocate in the OR and recover with confidence.

Updated Oct. 30, 2025
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A teacher used a vase to explain grief to her fourth graders—and parents everywhere are learning from it

When Ryan Brazil told her students, “We make space for each other,” she offered a truth that extends well beyond her classroom.

Updated Nov. 05, 2025
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CDC expands pasta recall after 6 deaths: What parents need to know

The CDC has expanded a pasta recall tied to Listeria deaths—parents are urged to check their freezers now

Updated Nov. 04, 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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I’ll continue to carry you as you grow, my baby

I know you won't be little for much longer.

Updated Feb. 04, 2022
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Microschools + pandemic pods may solve one problem, but there’s more to the story

Here's what's missing from this particular solution: Equity.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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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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