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Child Learn & Play

25 phrases to inspire confidence in your child

5. "You can do hard things."

Updated Oct. 01, 2025

Child Learn & Play, Child, Parenting

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Parenting

Why thousands of parents are obsessed with this playful lesson on ‘minding your business’

“This is your business. This is her business.”

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Car Seat Safety

Hundreds of thousands of car seats pulled: What parents need to know now

Updated Oct. 02, 2025

Car Seat Safety, News, Parenting, Safety

News

AI can now scan a mammogram and reveal a woman’s 5-year cancer risk—what moms should know

This technology could give mothers greater agency, earlier signals, and more opportunities—not just more anxiety.

Updated Oct. 01, 2025

News, Motherly

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

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

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

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

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

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Celebrity News

Luke Combs’ sons had the sweetest role in announcing baby no. 3

Luke Combs shares a heartwarming family moment as he and Nicole announce baby no. 3 with their sons in tow

Updated Sep. 26, 2025

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

Parenting

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

Updated Oct. 07, 2025

Parenting, News, Safety, Viral & Trending

Parenting

A daughter recalls her family’s ‘weird’ rules—and parents everywhere are taking notes

Breakfast alternated between “even” and “odd” days—cereal on the 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 7th, and protein-rich meals like eggs and fruit on the others.

Updated Oct. 07, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

A viral list of toddler rules has parents split. The three flashpoints may surprise you

A toddler’s 10 rules went viral, sparking debate on screens, car seats, and hair — here’s what experts say

Updated Oct. 07, 2025

Parenting, News, Toddler, 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.

Postpartum

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

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

Postpartum, News

Parenting

Mom films midnight bedtime routine—what viewers say next sparks a parenting firestorm

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Kid reacts to teacher's email to his parents

Viral & Trending

A teacher sends an unexpected email—what a family reads aloud brings everyone to tears

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Parenting

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

Parenting

A daughter recalls her family’s ‘weird’ rules—and parents everywhere are taking notes

Breakfast alternated between “even” and “odd” days—cereal on the 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 7th, and protein-rich meals like eggs and fruit on the others.

Updated Oct. 07, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

A viral list of toddler rules has parents split. The three flashpoints may surprise you

A toddler’s 10 rules went viral, sparking debate on screens, car seats, and hair — here’s what experts say

Updated Oct. 07, 2025

Parenting, News, Toddler, Viral & Trending

Parenting

Mom films midnight bedtime routine—what viewers say next sparks a parenting firestorm

Emily’s video struck a chord because it made parents reflect on their own evenings. Some saw a relatable slice of life; others saw red flags.

Updated Oct. 06, 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.

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The year without graduation: To the class of 2020

What you're experiencing is called grief. Here's what a grief counselor has to say to you.

Updated Jan. 03, 2022

Covid, Back To School, Child, Life, Parenting, Teen, Teen Issues

Children's Health

How to help kids adjust to so much screen time

When your preschooler has a busier Zoom schedule than you do, you might be a bit worried.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Life

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Covid

I tested positive for COVID-19—life is paused completely, until further notice

Even though we have made it through more than half of our mandatory quarantine already, I'm terrified by the thought of leaving again—even when I'm cleared to.

Updated Jan. 11, 2022

Covid, Adult, Child, Health & Wellness, Life

Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules

Can you breastfeed after weaning, adopting or using a surrogate?

The short answer: Yes.

Updated Dec. 16, 2022

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Celebrity News

What went viral this week: A mom’s accidental cosplay + Hilary Duff’s new hair 😂

Stories about kindness + creativity are giving us strength this week.

Updated Apr. 13, 2020

Celebrity News, Life, News

Baby Health

Babies in this hospital are wearing tiny face shields to protect them during the pandemic

The nurses came up with the idea for a very specific reason.

Updated Jun. 22, 2022

Baby Health, Baby, Child, Covid, Life, News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

Baby Names

30+ baby names that mean hope and light

In times of stress and uncertainty, these baby names are a beacon of light.

Updated Apr. 22, 2022

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Child

My 4-year-old recovered from COVID-19—and here’s what I want you to know

"Please take this virus seriously—it is no joke."

Updated Sep. 20, 2022

Child, Child, Children's Health, Covid, Health & Wellness, Life

Life

Your first birthday isn’t canceled, my baby

Regardless of the toll this pandemic has and will continue to bring to the world, you deserve to be celebrated.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Food

Disney shares iconic Dole Whip + churro recipes and we couldn’t be happier

They're super easy to re-create.

Updated Sep. 20, 2022

Food, Life, Meal Planning & Shopping, News, Viral & Trending

Life

This working mom said ‘no’ to virtual learning—and now she’s going viral

We're doing the best we can in a really weird, busy and scary time—parents, teachers and most especially, our kiddos, too.

Updated Jan. 11, 2022

Life, Child, Child Learn & Play, Covid, News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

Health & Wellness

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

Life, News

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

Life, News, Viral & Trending

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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

Labor & Delivery, Adult, Birth, Covid, Health & Wellness, Life, Women's Health