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Child Learn & Play

Body language expert shares 3 simple ways to raise socially skilled kids

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

Child Learn & Play

Postpartum

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

“It’s not about racing to thinness. It’s about giving women safe, evidence-based options.”

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

Postpartum, News

Grandparents & Extended Families

What if paying grandparents for child care could solve America’s childcare crisis?

The childcare solution America keeps overlooking might already be living down the street.

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Grandparents & Extended Families, News, Parenting, Relationships

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Work & Motherhood

Stay-at-home mom describes the uneasy shift from earning to ‘our money’—and why so many relate

When a stay-at-home mom admitted that spending “our money” still feels uncomfortable, millions of parents nodded along.

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Work & Motherhood, Career & Money, News, Viral & Trending

Children's Health

An education expert’s plan for parents navigating climate anxiety in kids (when you’re scared too)

Updated Oct. 09, 2025

Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Mental Health

Health & Wellness

That alarm sound is actually ruining your day—here’s why (and what to do about it)

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Health & Wellness, Women's Health

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

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

Everlywell emphasized context and care in a way that acknowledged the realities of women’s health.

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

Pregnancy

A maternal-health expert explains why Cardi B’s honesty about pregnancy depression matters

She admitted that thoughts of raising her baby alone and losing her partner’s companionship spiralled into sadness and depression.

Updated Oct. 09, 2025

Pregnancy, Celebrity News, News

News

One workplace law cut miscarriage rates by nearly 10%—and it’s changing how we treat pregnancy at work

When workplaces make small accommodations, pregnancy outcomes improve dramatically.

Updated Oct. 09, 2025

News, Getting Pregnant, Miscarriage & Loss, Pregnancy

Viral & Trending

The car ride that turned into emergency delivery—and somehow, everyone stayed calm

When your hospital run turns into an emergency delivery, calm, faith, and teamwork can make all the difference

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Pregnancy

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

A maternal-health expert explains why Cardi B’s honesty about pregnancy depression matters

Updated Oct. 09, 2025

Pregnancy, Celebrity News, News

Safety

A mom bought her daughter new shoes—then faced the reality of what safety means in America

“I had to break it to her that I’m so sorry, mama,” she says quietly in the video. “We can’t bring those to school.”

Updated Oct. 09, 2025

Safety, News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

News

One workplace law cut miscarriage rates by nearly 10%—and it’s changing how we treat pregnancy at work

When workplaces make small accommodations, pregnancy outcomes improve dramatically.

Updated Oct. 09, 2025

News, Getting Pregnant, Miscarriage & Loss, Pregnancy

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.

Grandparents & Extended Families

What if paying grandparents for child care could solve America’s childcare crisis?

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Grandparents & Extended Families, News, Parenting, Relationships

Viral & Trending

The car ride that turned into emergency delivery—and somehow, everyone stayed calm

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Pregnancy

Work & Motherhood

Stay-at-home mom describes the uneasy shift from earning to ‘our money’—and why so many relate

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Work & Motherhood, Career & Money, News, Viral & Trending

Safety

A mom bought her daughter new shoes—then faced the reality of what safety means in America

“I had to break it to her that I’m so sorry, mama,” she says quietly in the video. “We can’t bring those to school.”

Updated Oct. 09, 2025

Safety, News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

Grandparents & Extended Families

What if paying grandparents for child care could solve America’s childcare crisis?

The childcare solution America keeps overlooking might already be living down the street.

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Grandparents & Extended Families, News, Parenting, Relationships

Parenting

Mom lets grandparents break the rules—and it’s winning hearts online

When it comes to childcare, sometimes letting grandparents do their thing is the best parenting hack

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

A 9-year-old’s English lessons for her dad are melting hearts everywhere

e. And a 9-year-old teacher whose mantra—“It takes process”—is turning everyday lessons into heartwarming TikTok magic.

Updated Oct. 08, 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.

State of Motherhood

This time-lapse proves moms are never off the clock

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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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Life

Grieving mama, I see you

Time doesn't heal all wounds, but time did allow me the opportunity to reflect, acknowledge my pain and reach out for help in getting my life back together again.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

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This $6 Target fanny pack doubles as a cooler 🙌

I've said it before: Fanny packs are a very, very mom-friendly bag.

Updated May. 30, 2019

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Life

To the stranger who judged me for not breastfeeding my baby

I did not have any problems breastfeeding because I didn't even attempt it. And my daughter is healthy, fed and growing. That's all that matters.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Celebrity News

These celeb mamas had Hyperemesis gravidarum and were refreshingly honest about it

Did you experience HG, mama?

Updated Dec. 01, 2021

Celebrity News, First Trimester, Health & Wellness, Life, News, Pregnancy, Women's Health

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News

Born weighing less than an apple, the world’s smallest baby gets to go home

We're so happy for this strong little one and her family.

Updated May. 30, 2019

News

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Baby Names

Surprise! Lauren + Arie Luyendyk picked a very rare baby name for their little girl

Only 26 American babies in 100+ years were given this name.

Updated May. 30, 2019

Baby Names, Celebrity News

Life

Why I didn’t tell anyone I had PPD

Looking back, I wish I would have made my own self-care a priority as soon as my kids were born, rather than putting my needs on the back burner.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Life

Yelling at your child happens—what you do after is what counts, mama

If we don't do anything about the guilt it can eat away at us.

Updated Nov. 30, 2022

Life

Life

Why do I have to parent without you?

A letter to my late mom.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Life

I didn’t expect the loneliness of new motherhood — or the importance of community

Where was everyone now?

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

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Celebrity News

Rachel Platten is refreshingly real about postpartum anxiety & motherhood in general

"I've cried a lot in green rooms, cried through feedings, cried huddled on the bus knowing I have months of this to go wondering what on earth I got myself into with an infant?" she captioned an Instagram photo recently.

Updated Apr. 22, 2022

Celebrity News, Postpartum

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Safety

This viral photo proves just how important bike helmets really are

So why aren't more kids wearing them?

Updated Feb. 10, 2022

Safety, Child, Child Learn & Play, Parenting, Viral & Trending

It's Science

It’s science: Why pregnant women should sleep on their left side

Did you sleep on your left or right side, mama? 🤰🏽

Updated Oct. 04, 2022

It's Science, Health & Wellness

Life

The three words that saved my motherhood

This simple life built of love is enough.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

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News

10 facts about the state of abortion in America right now

Even prior to Roe being overturned, abortion rates were at a record low.

Updated Jun. 24, 2022

News, Women's Health

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Motherhood Understood

Courtney on finding acceptance after postpartum depression

"… I still have tough times, but I know I'm worth it and understand that to be a good mom, wife, daughter, sister and friend, I have to take care of myself."

Updated Oct. 14, 2022

Motherhood Understood

Career & Money

5 important lessons my working mom taught me about my career

2. Start strong from day one—don't wait for permission to launch your full potential.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Career & Money, Life, Work & Motherhood

Life

How I learned to use my anxiety to become a better mom

I could use it as a tool rather than as something that would hold me back.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Life

Motherhood is: Managing to keep on going even when it feels like you can’t

I still don't feel completely steady on my feet, but I'm on auto-pilot now. I get up. I change him. I feed him. I put him back in bed. Wash, rinse, repeat.

Updated Oct. 02, 2022

Life

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Birth

Why we should be talking about ‘advanced paternal age,’ too

Dad's age matters.

Updated Jan. 06, 2022

Birth, Birth Stories

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