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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

Children's Health

An education expert’s plan for parents navigating climate anxiety in kids (when you’re scared too)

Updated Oct. 09, 2025

Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Mental Health

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

Pregnancy

A maternal-health expert explains why Cardi B’s honesty about pregnancy depression matters

She admitted that thoughts of raising her baby alone and losing her partner’s companionship spiralled into sadness and depression.

Updated Oct. 09, 2025

Pregnancy, Celebrity News, News

News

One workplace law cut miscarriage rates by nearly 10%—and it’s changing how we treat pregnancy at work

When workplaces make small accommodations, pregnancy outcomes improve dramatically.

Updated Oct. 09, 2025

News, Getting Pregnant, Miscarriage & Loss, Pregnancy

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

A maternal-health expert explains why Cardi B’s honesty about pregnancy depression matters

Updated Oct. 09, 2025

Pregnancy, Celebrity News, News

Safety

A mom bought her daughter new shoes—then faced the reality of what safety means in America

“I had to break it to her that I’m so sorry, mama,” she says quietly in the video. “We can’t bring those to school.”

Updated Oct. 09, 2025

Safety, News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

News

One workplace law cut miscarriage rates by nearly 10%—and it’s changing how we treat pregnancy at work

When workplaces make small accommodations, pregnancy outcomes improve dramatically.

Updated Oct. 09, 2025

News, Getting Pregnant, Miscarriage & Loss, Pregnancy

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.

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

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

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

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

Safety

A mom bought her daughter new shoes—then faced the reality of what safety means in America

“I had to break it to her that I’m so sorry, mama,” she says quietly in the video. “We can’t bring those to school.”

Updated Oct. 09, 2025

Safety, News, Parenting, 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

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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.

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.

Mom Hacks

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

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Toddler Shopping Guides

These snuggly toys help little kids handle big feelings

Designed by a therapist and educator, each creature is part of a collection that focuses on helping little ones deal with difficult emotions.

Updated Feb. 07, 2022

Toddler Shopping Guides, Child, Child Shopping Guide, Parenting, Toddler

Black Lives Matter

When George Floyd called out for his mama, mothers everywhere answered

Because deep down in the depths of our beings, all we ever want to be able to do to is come when our babies call us.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Black Lives Matter

Life

Meghan Markle speaks to the next generation: ‘When the foundation is broken, so are we’

Markle recalls living through 1992 in LA as a biracial child.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life, News, Viral & Trending

Viral & Trending

TIME makes a powerful statement on Black motherhood with its newest cover

"In her expression, I see the Black mothers who are unseen, and rendered helpless in this fury against their babies," Kaphar writes in a piece accompanying his painting.

Updated Jan. 31, 2022

Viral & Trending, Black History Month, Holidays, Life, News

Black History Month

Recap: Motherly’s IG live on racism & motherhood in America

Two mothers discussed their feelings, lessons on what they learned (and unlearned) about race in America and how racial injustice can no longer prevail for our next generation.

Updated Feb. 04, 2022

Black History Month, Holidays, Life

Shop

12 products from Black-owned Etsy shops we’re obsessed with

From handmade rings to fabric face masks, we need one of each!

Updated May. 20, 2022

Shop

Parenting

10 ways white families can teach their kids about race consciousness

Because being "color blind" isn't the answer.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022

Parenting, Black History Month, Holidays, Life

Life

I live in Minneapolis and this is what I told my 4-year-old

White people like me need to talk about race, justice and what's right. Even when we are worried we'll get it wrong.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

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Real Feeding Stories from Real Mamas

I thought I’d be done with breastfeeding by now, but the world had other plans

Our accidentally-and-then-on-purpose extended breastfeeding has proved to be a gift for both of us.

Updated Dec. 14, 2022

Real Feeding Stories from Real Mamas, Baby, Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules, Covid, Life, Parenting

Child Shopping Guide

12 innovative products that make meals less stressful for moms

Here are our favorite products that help picky eaters be, well, less picky.

Updated Sep. 30, 2025

Child Shopping Guide, Child, Child Nutrition, Toddler Nutrition, Toddler Shopping Guides

Black Lives Matter

Here are 10 places to donate to support the black community

No amount is too small—it all adds up.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Black Lives Matter

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Life

These are the peaceful protest pictures you need to see

There's been a lot of focus in the media on the property destruction happening during some protests, but they don't tell the full story.

Updated May. 20, 2022

Life, News

Life

Baby, sometimes the officer is the bad guy

Seeing my son dressed as a police officer triggered so many emotions.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Celebrity News

These celebrity moms are donating bail funds to protesters

Kudos to these famous mamas for being unafraid to take a stand with both their words and their wallets.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Celebrity News, Life, News

Life

#BlackoutTuesday: What it means + how parents can take part

It goes beyond posting a black box today.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life, News, Viral & Trending

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Child Shopping Guide

55 incredible Black-owned businesses to support right now

You have power when you consciously decide where to put your dollars.

Updated Feb. 10, 2025

Child Shopping Guide

Child Milestones

5 phrases to help young kids understand the protests for racial justice

I'm a Black mom in the Twin Cities. Here's how I'm talking to my kids about the protests.

Updated Jan. 25, 2022

Child Milestones, Black History Month, Black Lives Matter, Child, Holidays, Motherly Stories, Parenting

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Motherhood Understood

Carissa on postpartum anxiety and finding love for her son

"Postpartum depression and anxiety hit me like a freight train. I couldn’t pull myself out from under it. I felt horrible for feeling the way I did because society tells new moms that motherhood shouldn’t be this way."

Updated Oct. 20, 2022

Motherhood Understood