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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
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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
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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

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Pregnancy

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

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

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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Pregnancy

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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
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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
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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

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Pet reveal
Viral & Trending

First-pet reveal melts hearts—and what parents can prep before bringing home a kitten

Updated Oct. 03, 2025
Viral & Trending, News, Parenting
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Miscarriage & Loss

Kylie Kelce starts to tell a happy story, then remembers the appointment that changed everything

A rare, candid account of pregnancy loss, plus gentle resources for parents carrying grief privately.

Updated Oct. 03, 2025
Miscarriage & Loss, Celebrity News, Getting Pregnant, News
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Toddler

Toddler says she’s ‘sad’ at bedtime—nothing prepares mom for reason why

It wasn’t about sharing toys, leaving daycare, or even a scary dream

Updated Oct. 03, 2025
Toddler, News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

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.

Here are all the celebrity babies born in 2021!

Wait until you hear her queenly name!

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.”

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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Parenting

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

Updated Oct. 03, 2025
Parenting, News, Viral & Trending
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Parenting

Mom hits record as her son shares a truth about parenting that’s stopping people mid-scroll

Updated Oct. 03, 2025
Parenting, News, Viral & Trending
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Viral & Trending

Mom braces for chaos—but her toddler’s response to the crying baby stuns her

Updated Oct. 03, 2025
Viral & Trending, News, Toddler

Parenting

Pet reveal
Viral & Trending

First-pet reveal melts hearts—and what parents can prep before bringing home a kitten

A child meeting her first pet and instantly understanding the weight of that new life.

Updated Oct. 03, 2025
Viral & Trending, News, Parenting
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Parenting

Why ‘dolphin parenting’—rooted in Harvard’s longest study—could be the secret to confident, creative kids

They have clear expectations — bedtime, chores, kindness to siblings — but they also leave room for play, choice and mistakes.

Updated Oct. 03, 2025
Parenting
Diwali
Parenting

10 magical ways to celebrate Diwali with your family—and make memories that shine

Diwali is the perfect chance to slow down and make memories that glow just as brightly as the candles on your windowsill.

Updated Oct. 03, 2025
Parenting
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Toddler

Toddler says she’s ‘sad’ at bedtime—nothing prepares mom for reason why

It wasn’t about sharing toys, leaving daycare, or even a scary dream

Updated Oct. 03, 2025
Toddler, News, Parenting, 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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Pregnancy

These are the top 200 baby names of the decade

We see you, Emma, Mason, William and Olivia.

Updated Oct. 01, 2022
Pregnancy, Baby Names
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Celebrity News

In 2019 Allyson Felix broke Usain Bolt’s record at 10 months postpartum

And became one of the most talked about sports stories of 2019.

Updated Mar. 22, 2022
Celebrity News, Life, News
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Life

The 2020 Webby Awards: Viral Video

"I was going to fold the clothes but instead I held you" hit that sweet spot and went viral.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Life, News, Viral & Trending
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Life

5 recipes with less than 10 ingredients that kids can help create

Easy mouth-watering recipes for the entire family from America's Test Kitchen.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
Life
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The Holidays

10 positive parenting phrases to get your child to sleep on Christmas eve

10. "In the morning, we're going to open presents, eat breakfast and then go to Grandma's house."

Updated Jan. 13, 2022
The Holidays, Christmas, Holidays, Life
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Life

What went viral this week: SNL understands the struggle of kids clothes + Ashley Graham’s refreshing honesty

Here are the viral headlines making us smile this week.

Updated Feb. 19, 2025
Life, Celebrity News, News
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Work & Motherhood

Stepping back from work to take care of my son was the right choice for me

But the guilt didn't go away.

Updated Feb. 01, 2022
Work & Motherhood, Career & Money, Life, Motherly Stories, Parenting
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Life

The scientific reason why wearing leggings every day could make you a better parent

It's all about reducing decision fatigue so that you can focus on what *really* matters, mama.

Updated Feb. 14, 2022
Life
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Life

To the mama that taught me motherhood is not a competition, thank you

With that one comment, this stranger was telling me, in true mom code, the one thing all mothers need to hear: Motherhood is hard—for everyone.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Life
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Single Parenting

A love note to the exhausted single mama

The labor requirements of a single mother are uniquely intense. Sometimes when I break it down for myself I feel like a superhero and sometimes I feel even more tired.

Updated Aug. 22, 2022
Single Parenting, Life
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Life

Boys can cry, too

I don't think I will ever understand the notion that crying is something only women do.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Life
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Parenting

Being a SAHM can be a thankless job—and yes, it’s real work

I am the always-on-call parent. And if I miss any of it, if I slip up, that's all on me, too.

Updated Jan. 20, 2022
Parenting, Health & Wellness, Life, Self Care
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Celebrity News

Kim Kardashian is refreshingly honest about photoshopping North into family photo

The holiday card taking picture struggle is real.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Celebrity News, Life, News
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Baby Shopping Guide

Montessori at home: Choosing holiday gifts that encourage independent play

Plus, our favorite picks to add to your cart.

Updated Nov. 02, 2023
Baby Shopping Guide, Baby, Holidays, Life, Parenting
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Parental Leave

Federal workers just got paid leave, but the rest of America needs it, too

Just over 2 million workers got access to paid leave but there are more than 157 million Americans working across the nation.

Updated Feb. 14, 2022
Parental Leave, Postpartum, Pregnancy
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Life

The 2010s: The decade that made childcare unaffordable

Since 2009, the cost of childcare in America has gone up faster than the price of other necessary goods and services.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Life, News, Viral & Trending
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Motherhood Understood

Tiiu on feeling guilty for the scary thoughts she had about her baby

"I felt so relieved that I’m not alone and there are so many other people who feel the same way."

Updated Oct. 14, 2022
Motherhood Understood
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Life

We still hang her stocking

I want our living child to know that her sister's spirit is with her for her lifetime. That she may not be physically present, but her existence matters and she is loved beyond measure.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Life
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Life

Diagnosed with gestational diabetes? Here’s what you need to know

The more controlled a woman's blood sugar is during pregnancy, the better.

Updated Oct. 19, 2021
Life, Health & Wellness, Parenting, Women's Health
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Life

Time feels so different after you become a parent

There will be a day when he doesn't live under my roof, when marriage and family will multiply the number of people in his life whom he loves more than he loves me.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Life
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