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Baby Names

The influencer baby names making it from our FYP to actual birth certificates

Could Addison be the new Ashley?

Updated Sep. 02, 2025

Baby Names

Work & Motherhood

The model who turned her maternity brand into a lifeline for isolated moms

Updated Sep. 02, 2025

Work & Motherhood

Child

New poll reveals how little freedom kids have today—and why experts say it’s hurting them

Digital devices are deeply embedded in modern childhood, and the Harris Poll shows just how much they shape kids’ daily lives.

Updated Sep. 02, 2025

Child, Child Learn & Play, Parenting

News

Why pets are drawn to pregnant bellies—and what it means for baby

As their paws pressed down, her unborn baby kicked back, as if saying hello to his furry siblings.

Updated Aug. 29, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Ticks can hide in lashes: simple steps for after-outdoor checks and when to seek care

Updated Aug. 29, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health

Baby Health

Mississippi declares emergency as infant deaths rise—the crisis every parent should know about

Since 2014, more than 3,500 Mississippi infants have died before their first birthday.

Updated Aug. 26, 2025

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

Health & Wellness

Phones are out of class—now what? a mom’s guide to school phone bans

Reframing the Debate from Emergencies to Everyday Growth

Updated Aug. 26, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

How Blueland’s founder makes sustainable back-to-school shopping effortless and affordable

Her advice stems from real experience as both a mother and an entrepreneur who's tested countless products in search of ones that actually work for real families.

Updated Aug. 25, 2025

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide, Health & Wellness

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Navigating Vaccination: Tips and Information for Moms

Chatting about vaccinations with your pediatrician doesn’t have to feel overwhelming! Check out where you can find helpful info to prep for your next visit and learn why it matters.

Updated Aug. 20, 2025

Our Partners, Children's Health

Getting Pregnant

China develops pregnancy robot to support families facing infertility

Unlike an incubator that supports premature babies, this robot would replicate the entire gestational process from conception to delivery.

Updated Aug. 19, 2025

Getting Pregnant, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Infertility

Baby Names

The influencer baby names making it from our FYP to actual birth certificates

Could Addison be the new Ashley?

Updated Sep. 02, 2025

Baby Names

Pregnancy

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

Pregnancy

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

Pregnancy, News

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Pregnancy

French baby names are having a moment—and Olivia Culpo’s pick shows exactly why

French baby names offer a quiet magic that touches on meaning, sound, and feeling all at once.

Updated Jul. 17, 2025

Pregnancy, Baby Names

News

Teaching kids to spot ‘weaponized incompetence’ before it becomes a habit

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

How a baby’s autograph-covered helmet became the sweetest surprise of the US Open

Sometimes the world’s most high-profile stages are the most unlikely places for pure, unscripted joy—especially when a baby is involved

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

Penn Badgley quietly introduces his new role: dad of twins

Penn Badgley is a dad once again—or twice again, to be exact.

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

News, Celebrity News

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.

News

Viral video captures firstborn crashing baby’s giggle session with a laugh no one will forget

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

News, Baby, Viral & Trending

News

Indoor princesses unite—this little girl’s viral camping review has parents everywhere rolling

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

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

Toddler

This little girl’s bedtime clapback proves kids always have the last word

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

Toddler, News, Parenting, Toddler Sleep, Viral & Trending

Toddler

This little girl’s bedtime clapback proves kids always have the last word

“Kids always know exactly how to cut you down at bedtime 😂.”

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

Toddler, News, Parenting, Toddler Sleep, Viral & Trending

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Toddler Sleep

This viral blankie story proves kids know exactly what they need to feel safe

When the youngest gets attention, the oldest often steps in with their own showstopper act.

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

Toddler Sleep, Parenting, Toddler

Viral & Trending

$1,650 in the U.S. vs. $120 in Sweden: How one video highlights the daycare gap that’s frustrating parents

The comparison has struck a nerve and sparked conversations about what kind of daycare system parents deserve.

Updated Sep. 03, 2025

Viral & Trending, Career & Money, Family Finances & Budgeting, News, Parenting

Back To School

Parents say they’ll go into debt to help kids fit in—here’s how to navigate back-to-school pressure

Parents of K–12 and college students plan to spend an average of $741 this year—$200 more than last year.

Updated Sep. 03, 2025

Back To School, Career & Money, Family Finances & Budgeting, 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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Motherly Acquires Well Rounded

Check out our new home!

Updated Feb. 05, 2019

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Career & Money

If I had my way, every working mom would have a life coach

Here's why.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Career & Money, Life, Work & Motherhood

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Motherly Stories

How to boost your happiness when motherhood feels SO hard

Here are three simple, effective strategies we can do to increase our own happiness levels.

Updated Mar. 16, 2023

Motherly Stories, Parenting

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Celebrity News

Bekah Martinez is a #girlmom!

The Bachelor alum welcomed her baby on Saturday!

Updated Feb. 05, 2019

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Parenting

How donated breast milk brought these two moms together during the toughest part of their lives

A breastmilk donation may not seem like a big deal, but it was huge for both of these moms.

Updated Feb. 05, 2019

Parenting, Viral & Trending

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Here’s the Deal: Best discounts, deals + services for your family, mama

We worked with some of the top brands to bring you special discounts and deals on products we know you'll use and love.

Updated Feb. 05, 2019

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Motherly acquires Well Rounded

The New York-based digital media and events company, known for its innovative experiential events as well as its expertise and relationships in the pregnancy and new mom community, will become a part of the Motherly umbrella on February 1st.

Updated Feb. 05, 2019

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Motherhood Understood

Liz on hiding her prenatal depression and anxiety from friends

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. 14, 2022

Motherhood Understood

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Life

5 key nutrients breastfeeding mamas need in their diets

3. Vitamin B12

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

Life

Life

I count my blessings every day

I count my blessings because the hardships and the successes that come from creating little humans make me a better person. I take less for granted. I know that things are not meant to be perfect. Without the heartache, how would I feel the true happiness that comes with raising kids?

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Life

How my birth trauma shaped the way I planned for my second delivery

Months after my son was born, after I had finally figured motherhood out a little, I began to cope with my trauma.

Updated Jul. 21, 2025

Life

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Amazon is having a huge baby gear sale

For the entire month of February!

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

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Parenting

You were someone before you were their mom—and she still matters

I feel like the woman I was before I became a mother is someone I am familiar with, but I don't know her all that well—she's more like an acquaintance. Honestly, I have to think really hard to remember what it was like to be her.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023

Parenting, Life, Motherly Stories

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Celebrity News

Andy Cohen just welcomed a baby boy! 🎉

And he's got a sweet family name.

Updated Dec. 03, 2021

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Celebrity News

Deena Cortese says motherhood is ‘def harder than I expected’

The Jersey Shore star welcomed her first child in January.

Updated Feb. 04, 2019

Celebrity News

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News

This school bus driver goes viral for stocking her bus with books

Even the little ones are staying awake and engaged on the ride home.

Updated Feb. 04, 2019

News

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Celebrity News

Gabrielle Union embraces the joy that motherhood brings and wants to share it with the world

"If you've been rocking with me, in my misery and my pain and my failures, I want you to enjoy my joys," Union shared.

Updated Feb. 04, 2019

Celebrity News

Adam Levine + John Legend are adorable in Super Bowl ad

Dads change diapers too! Watch this adorable Super Bowl ad featuring Adam and John that every parent can relate to.

Updated Mar. 31, 2025

Celebrity News

Food

8 toddler-friendly foods you can find at the airport

No time to pack snacks for your tot? No problem.

Updated Mar. 22, 2022

Food, Baby, Child, Life, Meal Planning & Shopping, Parenting, Toddler Nutrition, Travel

Work & Motherhood

Working makes me a better mother—and motherhood makes me a better worker

Some of us are invigorated by the day-to-day of motherhood. And some of us need something outside of motherhood to keep that cup full enough to be able to pour out all that our family needs to thrive.

Updated Jan. 25, 2022

Work & Motherhood, Career & Money, Life

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