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Arshiner’s Teddy Bear & Friends Collection isn’t just another round of kids’ clothes—it’s soft, durable, and playful enough to keep up with real childhood chaos. With styles dropping Sept. 15 on Amazon, this might be the rare collection both parents and kids agree on.

Updated Sep. 15, 2025

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A mom just set a Guinness World Record by running barefoot across Lego—and every parent knows how she trained for it

A mom just sprinted barefoot across 100 meters of Lego to set a Guinness World Record—and parents everywhere know exactly how she built that skill

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

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Entertainment

Sesame Street is coming to YouTube—and parents say it’s the comfort watch kids need now

For millennial parents, Sesame Street’s YouTube debut feels personal

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

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Dr. Becky shares menu hack for school year

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Dr. Becky has a helpful breakfast hack that will save your sanity on busy mornings

"Try it. It's magic"

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

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Health & Wellness

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

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

Health & Wellness

A pediatrician’s quick action saved his daughter from choking—here’s the skill he says all parents need

Here’s how one dad saved his daughter—and the skills that can save yours, too.

Updated Sep. 08, 2025

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

Children's Health

Florida considers ending school vaccine mandates—AAP shares concerns for kids

What does this change mean for kids in the classroom, and how can families stay protected if the policy moves forward?

Updated Sep. 08, 2025

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Health & Wellness

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

Even hidden places like eyelashes require a tick check after outdoor play

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

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What if your gut bacteria could predict preterm birth? A new study suggests it’s possible

A groundbreaking new study suggests that the gut microbiome—the trillions of bacteria living in your intestines—could play a powerful role in predicting preterm birth.

Updated Sep. 15, 2025

News, Birth, Pregnancy

Celebrity News

Disney star Debby Ryan is pregnant—and fans can’t get over the tiny Vans in her announcement

Her caption read simply: “dun&dun + one.” The announcement feels both personal and playful, a peek into a new chapter for the couple.

Updated Sep. 09, 2025

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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

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

Woman explaining why you should not be scared of your parents moods

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The inheritance this dad gave his kids wasn’t money—it was something far greater

Updated Sep. 15, 2025

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News

What if your gut bacteria could predict preterm birth? A new study suggests it’s possible

A groundbreaking new study suggests that the gut microbiome—the trillions of bacteria living in your intestines—could play a powerful role in predicting preterm birth.

Updated Sep. 15, 2025

News, Birth, Pregnancy

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News

When mom instincts meet motherhood fears: The moment a spider tested one mother’s courage

A parenting video that had everyone holding their breath

Updated Sep. 15, 2025

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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.

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Here are all the celebrity babies born in 2021!

Wait until you hear her queenly name!

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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.”

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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.

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Saoirse Ronan takes first stroll as a mom—and fans are celebrating

Updated Sep. 12, 2025

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Baby

This 5-month-old’s hair has strangers stopping in their tracks

Updated Sep. 11, 2025

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Mom denied fitting room to breastfeed—her story shows a bigger problem

Updated Sep. 10, 2025

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News

The inheritance this dad gave his kids wasn’t money—it was something far greater

This TikTok is about what happens when a parent owns their feelings, processes them, and keeps them contained — giving kids the steady foundation they need to thrive.

Updated Sep. 15, 2025

News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

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

News

Mom denied fitting room to breastfeed—her story shows a bigger problem

“At one point, I also questioned myself—am I doing the right thing by asking them? Am I even allowed to feed in public?”

Updated Sep. 10, 2025

News, Breastfeeding, Parenting

Parenting

New Mexico becomes first state with free universal child care—what families can expect on Nov. 1

The announcement is sparking pride and relief across New Mexico.

Updated Sep. 11, 2025

Parenting, Family Finances & Budgeting

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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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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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Mothers don’t want to just go back to ‘normal’—they want better

85% of mothers do not believe that our society does a good job supporting them—and that statistic is from when we were just living normal life.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Health & Wellness, Life, Women's Health

Life

Bored baby photographer is now taking portraits of her food (as newborns) 😂

Babies aren't coming to her studio these days but food deliveries are!

Updated Apr. 10, 2020

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Life

This viral video shows the courage of our health care workers

These are the people keeping us safe right now, and we need to see them.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

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Family Finances & Budgeting

What to do if you can’t pay your bills right now

A money expert lays out a list of financial relief options available to you.

Updated Feb. 01, 2022

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

Labor & Delivery

Black women will suffer the most if forced to give birth alone

For black mothers, the need for support during birth is even greater. Black women are 2.5 times more likely to die in childbirth than white women—at least in part because of institutional racism.

Updated Feb. 04, 2022

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Food

7 tasty 3-ingredient baking recipes the whole family will devour

Here's what to make with your pantry staples.

Updated Feb. 01, 2022

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30+ ways your family can help spread kindness right now

Doing good helps you feel good.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

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These are the most innovative baby products in 2020, mama

From car seats with a 360-degree rotation and baby monitors with AI technology to sippy cups made from plant-based materials.

Updated Apr. 09, 2020

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Covid

One day, all of this will be over

For the rest of our lives, this is a defining moment we will look back on when we need evidence of our strength.

Updated Feb. 09, 2022

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Celebrity News

24-hour parenting in isolation is ‘just not human,’ says Justin Timberlake

Throughout history, we've had support from extended family, friends and our communities, the proverbial village. And now we don't have that.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Celebrity News, Life, News

Health & Wellness

This former Disney Channel star says she’s joining the COVID-19 front lines as a Registered Nurse

While kids are watching her on TV she's hoping to save lives in the real world.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Health & Wellness, Life

Child

Why your big kid wants to be a ‘baby’ right now

And why it's totally normal, mama.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Child, Parenting

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Work & Motherhood

Here’s exactly how to work from home when your kids need attention

Working from home with a baby calls for some expert strategy… and a few key props.

Updated Jan. 26, 2022

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Life

The parents are not all right

Everyone is grieving and struggling right now. When I'm not pulling my hair out, I'm trying to be grateful that I am with my family, they are healthy and safe, and I am not enduring this period in total isolation. But this pandemic is highlighting all that is wrong with our systems set up to support families.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

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Life

I’m finally in my final stage of quarantine grief: Acceptance

The quarantine will end eventually, but I can't say when exactly. What I can say with certainty that once the ban is lifted, many of these lessons we've learned during this time will stay with us forever.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Beauty & Style

Easy DIY hair masks & treatments to nourish your hair at home

Plus, tips from the pros.

Updated Feb. 09, 2022

Beauty & Style, Beauty, Life

Child

JLo doesn’t understand her kid’s ‘new math’ either

Homeschooling is tricky for all of us—even celebrities.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Child, Child Learn & Play, Parenting

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I tried the 10-step Korean skin care routine—here’s what happened

It doesn't take as long as you'd think, mama.

Updated Dec. 06, 2021

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Meal Planning & Shopping

How to get groceries delivered when Instacart and Amazon aren’t an option

Other companies are stepping up to offer parents some new options.

Updated Sep. 20, 2022

Meal Planning & Shopping, Food, Life

Children's Health

Her baby was diagnosed with COVID-19 and now this mama has a message for you

"We never thought it would happen to us because we were so careful," Barker tells Motherly, adding that she chose to share her story on social media because she doesn't want other families "to take even just an ounce of risk" when it comes to spreading the novel coronavirus.

Updated Dec. 13, 2021

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