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New report shows AI bots are putting kids at risk—what parents can do now

AI chatbots—programs that can sound like celebrities, mimic real friendships, and feel surprisingly personal. 

Updated Sep. 08, 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

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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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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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
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Why stress during pregnancy affects your baby’s gut health

“The upshot is that pregnant women should be pampered if we want the best for their babies.”

Updated Jul. 31, 2025
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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
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Most toddler towers failed safety tests—here’s what parents need to know

New safety tests from Consumer Reports reveal a serious concern: most toddler towers on the market failed when it came to stability and entrapment risks.

Updated Sep. 10, 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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State of Motherhood

This time-lapse proves moms are never off the clock

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These viral photos show that fire halls can have baby booms!

9 California firefighters became dads at the same time.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Christina Anstead’s important message for postpartum mamas: You need to be taken care of, too

"I always want to be the people pleaser in the family and make sure everyone knows how much I care about them—but in doing so I wasn't taking care of myself," shares Anstead.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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I fall in love with you over and over again

When we met I thought I had found love so raw, so deep, and so genuine that I would never fall in love again. I was wrong.

Updated Feb. 15, 2022
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What went viral this week: A mom gets her doctorate + a BFF photoshoot

Here are the stories that made us smile this week.

Updated Jan. 19, 2022
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I vow to always be present with my children

They say the days are long, but the years are short. No statement has held more truth to me as a mother than this one.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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These powerful viral photos prove feeding a baby is beautiful no matter how you do it

Breast, bottle or tube, mama's love is the best supplement.

Updated Sep. 08, 2022
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The system to support motherhood is currently broken—it’s time to fix it

Motherly is demanding change on behalf of America's moms.

Updated Apr. 22, 2022
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These 9 products will help you sleep better during pregnancy, mama

Get ready for some much needed zzz's.

Updated May. 20, 2022
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I feel guilty for all the things my second-born doesn’t get

There are so many things you can't do (at least not with the same time and attention) for baby #2 that you did the first time around.

Updated Aug. 23, 2022
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I wasn’t prepared for the rollercoaster of emotions having a NICU baby would bring

I had to learn how to feel all my emotions as a NICU mama

Updated Aug. 15, 2022
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5 ways parents can help fight climate change—now

Greta Thunberg gave an impassioned speech at the United Nations Climate Action Summit this week, and her words hit many parents right in the heart.

Updated Apr. 04, 2022
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Becoming Mama: An Experiential Event for Pregnancy + Postpartum

Motherly's Becoming Mama event is an experiential and informative full-day event for new moms and moms-to-be, exploring all three trimesters of pregnancy—plus postpartum!

Updated May. 03, 2023
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Kathleen on believing her scary thoughts were normal

"Talking can lead to help which can lead to life changing treatments."

Updated Oct. 07, 2022
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Here’s why I don’t want to ‘blend’ my families

Classifying my family as "complicated" is an understatement.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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