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Women's Health

New research reveals a hidden way breastfeeding may protect moms for decades

It’s a discovery that deepens what we know about the lasting strength of maternal biology.

Updated Oct. 23, 2025

Women's Health, Health & Wellness

News

Families brace for empty grocery cards as a government shutdown drags on

For millions of parents, that quick EBT balance check is really a check on whether there’s enough for milk, bread, and dinner tonight.

Updated Oct. 23, 2025

News, government financial aid, Parenting

Food

How to feed your family for under $5: Canned bean dinners that are really delicious

Affordable canned bean dinners under $5 that stretch your budget without sacrificing nutrition or taste when money is tight.

Updated Oct. 29, 2025

Food

News

Minnesota mom spots smoke from school bus and saves 22 children from fire

A Bethel, Minnesota mother’s quick thinking turned an ordinary school day into a lesson on intuition, courage, and the quiet power of community.

Updated Oct. 29, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Health & Wellness

Mutual aid 101: How to start or join a community food sharing network

Updated Oct. 31, 2025

Health & Wellness

Women's Health

New research reveals a hidden way breastfeeding may protect moms for decades

It’s a discovery that deepens what we know about the lasting strength of maternal biology.

Updated Oct. 23, 2025

Women's Health, Health & Wellness

Teen Health

Why so many teens still hide period pain—and the coach script parents are asking for

73% of teens feel they must “tough it out” on their period.

Updated Oct. 22, 2025

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

Children's Health

Peanut allergies in U.S. babies have dropped — here’s how early introduction is helping (and how to try it safely)

That drop represents thousands of children who may never experience a life-threatening reaction.

Updated Oct. 22, 2025

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

dog alerts mom about son's low blood sugar

Viral & Trending

Paws at the door—and a mom realizes what her child’s service dog already knew

A thump at the door, a stare, and seconds later—Mom knows her son’s blood sugar is dropping. Ducky, their service dog, spotted it first

Updated Oct. 21, 2025

Viral & Trending, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, News

Our Partners

5 Smart Questions to Ask a Doctor About Your Child’s Eczema Treatment

Updated Oct. 20, 2025

Our Partners, Children's Health

Motherly

8 ways dads-to-be can truly show up during the third trimester

Eight concrete ways dads-to-be can show up in the third trimester. Learn warning signs, practice labor support and prep the fourth trimester. Practical, calm and evidence-based.

Updated Oct. 30, 2025

Motherly, Pregnancy, Third Trimester

Pregnancy

10 things seasoned moms want you to know about C-sections

Ten mom-tested truths about C-sections, backed by leading medical guidance, to help you plan your birth, advocate in the OR and recover with confidence.

Updated Oct. 30, 2025

Pregnancy, Second Trimester

News

New study uncovers a surprising link between C-sections and sleep

Every mom expects sleepless nights with a newborn. For those recovering from a C-section, that exhaustion may have a deeper cause.

Updated Oct. 20, 2025

News, Pregnancy

Celebrity News

Charlie Puth’s tender “Changes” video reveal shows he’s preparing for his biggest role yet—fatherhood

For Charlie, this reveal marks a personal milestone, and a glimpse into how love and family can shape creativity.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

Celebrity News

Carly Rae Jepsen is pregnant with her first baby

Updated Nov. 03, 2025

Celebrity News

Viral & Trending

A 38-week babymoon went viral — what doctors say parents often miss about flying late in pregnancy

An OB-GYN’s warning after a TikTok went viral highlights why traveling in the final weeks of pregnancy carries real risks.

Updated Nov. 03, 2025

Viral & Trending, News

News

Child therapist “10 truths” go viral: What actually works at home

“When we know better, we do better and that’s how we break cycles"

Updated Nov. 03, 2025

News, Parenting, 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.

Parenting

The 5-second trick that keeps one mom from yelling when her kids make a mess

Updated Nov. 03, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Safety

Popular high chair recalled after reports of deadly safety hazards—here’s what parents need to know

Updated Nov. 03, 2025

Safety, News, Parenting

Postpartum

Keira Knightley opens up about her postpartum crash—And the Pressure moms still feel to ‘bounce back’

Updated Oct. 31, 2025

Postpartum, Celebrity News, News

News

Child therapist “10 truths” go viral: What actually works at home

“When we know better, we do better and that’s how we break cycles"

Updated Nov. 03, 2025

News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

Parenting

The 5-second trick that keeps one mom from yelling when her kids make a mess

When her 6-year-old spilled yogurt on the couch, one mom resisted the urge to yell—and changed her whole parenting mindset instead.

Updated Nov. 03, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Safety

Popular high chair recalled after reports of deadly safety hazards—here’s what parents need to know

Harppa’s 5-in-1 Convertible High Chair has just been recalled after federal safety officials found it poses serious fall and entrapment risks

Updated Nov. 03, 2025

Safety, News, Parenting

Parenting

When her 94-year-old grandma on hospice spoke up, this mom heard the truth behind all the criticism

Parenting with empathy doesn’t erase the past, but it can begin to rewrite the story.

Updated Oct. 30, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

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Pregnant? Bookmark these 13 articles now

A guide for every stage in your incredible journey.

Women's History Month - Mom and grandma reading a book to her son

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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Back To School

The best kids clothes are on mega sale for Amazon Prime Day 🙌

Get your back-to-school shopping done for a fraction of the price this year!

Updated Jul. 12, 2022

Back To School, Products & Gear

Life

Watching ‘Toy Story 4’ reminded me that less is more when it comes to my kid’s toys

Forky is a reminder that parents don't necessarily have to break the bank in purchasing toys for the little ones in our lives

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

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Motherhood Understood

Reeham on postpartum depression, anxiety and panic attacks

"After the pressure of getting cut open and having my baby boy Ezra pulled out, my mouth opened and tears overflowed from holding in all my emotions."

Updated Oct. 03, 2022

Motherhood Understood

Life

Not all working moms or SAHMs had a choice

The truth is: we didn't get to decide.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules

Not all breastfeeding babies with tongue-ties automatically need to get surgery, says new study

Referrals for the procedure in the U.S. went up tenfold, from 1,200 in 1997 to 12,400 in 2012.

Updated Nov. 26, 2024

Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules, Baby Feeding Tips, Baby Health

Life

Danielle Fishel’s NICU update: ‘Adler is getting better and stronger every day’

Fishel shared an update with her followers on Instagram.

Updated Aug. 15, 2022

Life, Celebrity News, News

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Life

Granger + Amber Smith saved lives by donating late son’s organs

"It was one of the hardest, yet easiest, decisions we've ever made," shares Smith.

Updated Jul. 15, 2019

Life, News

ways to treat kids like an equal featured - Motherly

Parenting

Our kids are human, too—5 ways to treat them like an equal

Let's start by paying attention to them.

Updated Jul. 12, 2019

Parenting

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Celebrity News

‘Bachelor’ alum Jade Roper Tolbert fights back against comments over daughter’s development

When an Instagram user suggested her daughter may have autism, Tolbert clapped back.

Updated Jul. 12, 2019

Celebrity News, Life, News

Birth Stories

Claire Holt’s birth story answers so many questions about induced labor

Holt is refreshingly open about every measure doctors took for induction.

Updated Jan. 30, 2023

Birth Stories, Birth

Life

I will never forget the baby I lost

Nine weeks. Nine weeks is all I had with her. But she will be forever in our lives.

Updated Sep. 23, 2022

Life

Life

What I tell myself when I start to lose my temper with my child

These three little words really help. ❤️

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

Life

Life

Actually, my ‘pregnancy glow’ is because it’s 100 degrees out

What I'm saying is, I'm fantasizing about being in sub-zero temps.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

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Viral & Trending

What went viral this week: A triplet who had triplets, a meteorologist’s clap back + an awesome tweet

The news you don't want to miss, mama.

Updated Feb. 19, 2025

Viral & Trending, News

Car Seat Safety

Safety alert: Pediatricians don’t want babies to sleep in car seats outside of the car

A new study sheds light on baby sleep safety.

Updated Sep. 30, 2022

Car Seat Safety, Baby, Baby Health, Parenting, Safety

Journey

10 ways to make flying with a baby easier ✈️

Because, spoiler alert: It's amazing.

Updated Mar. 17, 2025

Journey

Career & Money

I’m a mama and an entrepreneur—here’s what I’ve learned along the way

When the company you're growing feels like raising another baby, it can be difficult to distinguish between the two titles—mama and entrepreneur—but you can succeed in both.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Career & Money, Life, Work & Motherhood