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Child Learn & Play

A national poll reveals what’s missing from our kids’ playtime—and it’s not toys

Are screens and safety fears stealing our kids’ playtime? A new poll says yes

Updated Oct. 21, 2025

Child Learn & Play, Child, News

News

Stanford research reveals the powerful role of a mother’s voice in premature babies’ development

Every story, song, or word helps their brain connect language and emotion in ways that last well beyond infancy.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025

News, Pregnancy

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

The comfiest, chicest sweatshirts for fall (that aren’t your college hoodie)

Updated Oct. 15, 2025

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

Viral & Trending

This first grade teacher’s daily affirmation is the pep talk we all need

A viral video reminds us why elementary school teachers deserve every ounce of our respect—and a significant raise.

Updated Oct. 20, 2025

Viral & Trending

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Viral & Trending

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

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

Health & Wellness

Turns out running with your stroller might actually protect your body more than you think

Think stroller runs are risky? A new study shows they may actually protect your joints and reduce injury risk—yes, running with baby can be smart

Updated Oct. 15, 2025

Health & Wellness, Fitness

Health & Wellness

California just drew a line in the sand on AI and kids—here’s why it matters everywhere

California’s new AI law could change how every parent thinks about chatbots

Updated Oct. 16, 2025

Health & Wellness, Mental Health

Children's Health

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

If you're feeling that weird cocktail of guilt, fear, and "how do I even talk about this?"—welcome to the club.

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

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

Sofia Richie Grainge’s baby news comes with a surprise no one saw coming

But beneath the buzz was something deeper: a reflection of how modern motherhood and ambition can coexist, and even fuel one another.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

News

Stanford research reveals the powerful role of a mother’s voice in premature babies’ development

Every story, song, or word helps their brain connect language and emotion in ways that last well beyond infancy.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025

News, Pregnancy

Celebrity News

Women gotta go to work: Cardi B gets real about formula feeding and the support moms deserve

Updated Oct. 21, 2025

Celebrity News, Baby Feeding Tips, News, Parenting

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

Child Learn & Play

A national poll reveals what’s missing from our kids’ playtime—and it’s not toys

Are screens and safety fears stealing our kids’ playtime? A new poll says yes

Updated Oct. 21, 2025

Child Learn & Play, Child, 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.

Viral & Trending

This first grade teacher’s daily affirmation is the pep talk we all need

Updated Oct. 20, 2025

Viral & Trending

News

Vanessa Kirby welcomes her first baby—and reflects on finding power in motherhood

Updated Oct. 20, 2025

News, Celebrity News, Motherhood Understood

News

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

Updated Oct. 20, 2025

News, Food

Celebrity News

Women gotta go to work: Cardi B gets real about formula feeding and the support moms deserve

Cardi B gets real about pumping, formula feeding, and why working moms shouldn’t have to choose between feeding their baby and keeping their job

Updated Oct. 21, 2025

Celebrity News, Baby Feeding Tips, News, Parenting

Safety

The CPSC just recalled Belivium Baby Loungers sold on Amazon—here’s what every parent should know

According to the CPSC, the loungers’ design puts infants at risk of suffocation, entrapment, and falls.

Updated Oct. 21, 2025

Safety, Parenting, Sleep Safety

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Parenting

TikTok video shows why a mother hasn’t moved her daughter’s shoes in three years — and the grief behind them

A mother’s daughter left her shoes in the same spot three years ago — and she hasn’t moved them since, finding comfort and connection in the midst of grief.

Updated Oct. 16, 2025

Parenting, News

Parenting

The simple restaurant rule this dad swears by—and the surprising skill it’s teaching his kids

This dad’s simple “restaurant rule” is going viral for teaching kids confidence, empathy, and social skills—one order at a time

Updated Oct. 16, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

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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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Valentines Day

5 tasks you don’t have to do to be a good parent this Valentine’s Day

Your kids will have a great day no matter what, because there's a lot of love between you all—on Valentine's Day and every other day, too.

Updated Jan. 13, 2022

Valentines Day, Holidays, Life

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It's Science

The scientific journey from attraction to attachment and lasting love

Falling and being in love are two different things.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

It's Science, Relationships

Valentines Day

7 ways moms can treat ourselves on Valentine’s Day

When was the last time you got something just for you? Here are seven ideas to get you started.

Updated Feb. 05, 2025

Valentines Day, Holidays, Life

Valentines Day

What moms really want for Valentine’s Day

We want to know that our people love us as hard as we love them

Updated Feb. 02, 2022

Valentines Day, Holidays, Life, Relationships

Celebrity News

Andy Cohen on meeting his newborn son

And here's the first pic of baby Benjamin's face.

Updated Feb. 13, 2019

Celebrity News

Child Sleep

15 mamas share their child’s nap schedule

We asked #TeamMotherly to share their child's nap schedules and we received more than 1,000 responses.

Updated Apr. 12, 2022

Child Sleep, Toddler Sleep

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Health & Wellness

5 ways to help our kids be more compassionate and understanding to children with autism

3. Recognize similarities + celebrate strengths.

Updated Jan. 14, 2022

Health & Wellness, Children's Health, Mental Health

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Life

My best friend and I have totally different lives right now—and I miss her

When you tell me about your exciting life, I get jealous. You don't have kids yet. You have more freedom.

Updated Feb. 12, 2019

Life, Relationships

Life

I see you, single mama—and I know how hard you’re working

I know some days you will question your sanity, this life, and how you got here. But please know that even in your darkest hour, you are so bright and such an incredible human and mama.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Parenting

7 positive parenting strategies to try when your child says, ‘no’

4. Communicate/consent: Set the expectations limit when things are calm

Updated Feb. 12, 2019

Parenting

Relationships

Thank you for being my friend—the one I can go to for anything

We were able to bare our ugliest secrets, our silliest insecurities, our pettiest worries and our darkest fears about life as a mom.

Updated Oct. 05, 2022

Relationships, Motherly Stories

Valentines Day

30+ last-minute Valentine’s Day gifts on Amazon for mama, kids + other loves

From the littlest love to your first love, there's something for everyone on your list.

Updated Jan. 13, 2022

Valentines Day, Holidays, Life

Life

Motherhood is: Wondering why I can’t part with my daughter’s tiny newborn clothes

Maybe I hold onto these clothes because I know I can't stop my children from growing up.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

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Celebrity News

Joanna Gaines shares how to move past mom guilt and give yourself some grace

We all have those kinds of nights. Even Jo.

Updated Jan. 12, 2022

Celebrity News, Mental Health, News, Parenting

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News

Toys ‘R’ Us is planning a major comeback for the US

They're getting back to business, but will millennial parents give the brand theirs?

Updated Feb. 12, 2019

News

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Motherhood Understood

Rebecca on how her friends’ help and support saved her life

"Each day was a battle."

Updated Oct. 18, 2022

Motherhood Understood

Life

Dear husband: Thank you for respecting my decision to be a SAHM

Every day I feel grateful to call you mine.

Updated Jan. 04, 2022

Life, Marriage & Partnerships, Relationships

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Relationships

I had a less-than-perfect Grandma and it taught me a lot about my own mom

For years, she poured out a love she knew would not be returned. Her love was one that pierced a void. That stirred up ashes in the dustbin of negativity and bitterness, and refused to let them settle for good.

Updated Feb. 11, 2019

Relationships

Life

Giving birth was nothing like what I expected

Like many moms, I had a birth plan, but that plan went flying out the second story hospital window when the maternity unit team informed me that I had an infection commonly contracted by women in labor.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Health & Wellness

One mama’s scientific case for co-sleeping

Mothers have slept alongside their babies since the beginning of time. In many countries, it’s still the norm. Here’s why.

Updated Jun. 22, 2022

Health & Wellness, It's Science

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