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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

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Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

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

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

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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

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

When a simple email from Wyatt’s teacher landed in the inbox, the family paused, smiled, and teared up

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Parenting

Viral & Trending

Polar-opposite twins meet a puddle and parents can’t stop laughing

We all come into the world with innate differences in how we process the environment. For twins, those contrasts can feel especially stark.

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Parenting, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play

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.

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

Miscarriage & Loss

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

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

Miscarriage & Loss, Celebrity News, Getting Pregnant, News

Toddler

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

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

Toddler, News, Parenting, 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

Viral & Trending

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

When a simple email from Wyatt’s teacher landed in the inbox, the family paused, smiled, and teared up

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Parenting

Viral & Trending

Polar-opposite twins meet a puddle and parents can’t stop laughing

We all come into the world with innate differences in how we process the environment. For twins, those contrasts can feel especially stark.

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Parenting, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play

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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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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Community & Friendship

Mama, my best advice for you? Let people help

What if we all admitted that motherhood can be so, so hard sometimes? What if, after we did that, then we asked for help from the people we love? Or what if we just took it when it was offered to us? Without fear or guilt or inadequacy or feeling like we owe them or beating ourselves up over it?

Updated Dec. 03, 2021

Community & Friendship, Life, Relationships

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Relationships

I miss family who live far away—so FaceTime makes a huge difference

It's become a familiar part of their bedtime routine. They FaceTime their grandparents during bathtime or before book negotiations and they get to recount their day or say goodnight with virtual kisses and hugs.

Updated Feb. 27, 2019

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It's Science

It’s science: These are the best kinds of books to read to infants

"When parents label people or characters with names, infants learn quite a bit," says Lisa Scott, co-author of the study.

Updated Feb. 27, 2019

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Life

Dear stranger: Yes, my hands are full…

Even though you don't quite know the right thing to say, I'm going to believe that you want to say the right thing. You really want to tell me that I'm an excellent mother and that I'm doing a good job but you don't know how to say that exactly.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

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Life

This video made for a mama on her first day back from maternity leave is 😂 ♥️

Here's to supportive partners + super parents!

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

Life, News

Work & Motherhood

The mental load of motherhood doesn’t go away when you’re the breadwinner

86% of working moms say they handle all family and household responsibilities.

Updated Feb. 11, 2022

Work & Motherhood, Career & Money, Health & Wellness, Life, Mental Health

Life

I need something totally different from my friends now that I’m a mom

Not someone who is just like me, but one who models who I hope to be.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Viral & Trending

These viral photos from a UK ad campaign celebrate postpartum bodies–and we’re here for it

Advertisers have discovered the power of reflecting our reality back to us.

Updated Dec. 03, 2021

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Another Gerber baby makes history!

Meet Kairi Yang.

Updated Feb. 26, 2019

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It's Science

It’s science: Moms who have more children might live longer

More science needs to be done on the impact of pregnancy and motherhood on telomeres and aging. Like so much of parenthood, your mileage may vary.

Updated Aug. 23, 2022

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Motherhood Understood

Erin on surviving crippling panic attacks, paranoia, and suicidal ideation

After my son was born, all I wanted was sleep. But I was scared of closing my eyes for fear of something happening to him during that time. I couldn’t shut my mind off from all the irrational thoughts running through it.

Updated Oct. 17, 2022

Motherhood Understood

Life

The most surprising thing about my pregnancy was how powerful I felt

I never could have imagined the energy that I felt with you inside me. I anticipated weakness, illness and slower days. Those came but were far and few between. Instead, what was most present during this pregnancy was my creativity.

Updated Dec. 05, 2022

Life

Life

My friend gave me 5 bags of hand-me-downs—and it was such a bittersweet gift

The amount of stuff was staggering. There were five giant bags of t-shirts, printed onesies, and pants with faces on the seat. There were boxes of tiny shoes and a box of wooden toys. Half of it still had the tags on.

Updated Sep. 09, 2022

Life

It's Science

Can social media improve vaccination rates?

A recent study suggests that some forms of social media can effectively educate parents about vaccination, and maybe even influence their decision-making.

Updated Feb. 25, 2019

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It's Science

It’s science: Premature babies have fewer siblings

And are more likely to be only children.

Updated Feb. 25, 2019

It's Science

Baby

New Jersey senator wants baby walkers removed from stores

Doctors agree with the lawmaker.

Updated Dec. 03, 2021

Baby, Life, News, Parenting

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Celebrity News

Kristen Bell & Dax Shepard launch a new baby line at Walmart 🎉

Hello Bello is here.

Updated Feb. 15, 2022

Celebrity News, Baby, Baby Shopping Guide, Life, News, Parenting

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Target is having a huge baby gear + product sale right now!

The deals are on until March 2.

Updated Feb. 25, 2019

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Motherly Stories

Motherhood is: Needing to be not needed just for a little bit

I love my snuggles and I love being the antidote to their fear and sadness. But occasionally, I do wish they understood that they could easily wake their dad for help, or that he is equally capable of putting socks on the correct way.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023

Motherly Stories, Child, Health & Wellness, Life, Mental Health

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Marriage & Partnerships

10 expert-approved tips for having a great sex life after kids

Staying connected is about way more than date night

Updated Jan. 23, 2024

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