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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

Our Partners

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.

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.

State of Motherhood

This time-lapse proves moms are never off the clock

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Life

Visiting Chicago: Your travel guide for kid-friendly destinations

Tips for taking on the Windy City from a mama who calls it home.

Updated Jan. 14, 2022

Life, Home, Travel

Life

My only New Year’s resolution is to be kinder to myself

For many years, I've devoted myself completely to my children, believing it was best for them. But you can't pull water from an empty well, and this past year my well went dry.

Updated Dec. 13, 2018

Life

Baby Shopping Guide

The stroller designed with both kids in mind

Tried and tested by our Motherly Partnerships Editor–it's a dream for mamas of multiples.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022

Baby Shopping Guide, Baby, Our Partners, Parenting

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Life

Motherhood is: Hearing a baby cry even when your baby isn’t around

I even hear things when there’s nothing to be heard. Like the baby crying when I’m in the shower and she’s sleeping

Updated Dec. 13, 2018

Life

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Life

Motherhood is: Being brave even when you’re terrified

You will wake up every day a little bit braver than the day before. You’ve got this, mama.

Updated Dec. 13, 2018

Life

What mamas need to know about the Kotex tampon recall

Discover what every mama needs to know about the Kotex tampon recall to keep your family safe and informed.

Updated Mar. 31, 2025

Life, Health & Wellness, Women's Health

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Life

Megan Markle’s baby bump is beautiful—but no, she’s not ‘flaunting’ it

This might seem like a small point, quibbling about particular words about pregnancy, but let's discuss.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

Life, Celebrity News, News

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Parenting

When a “Boy Mom” Has A Girl on the Way

Boston’s fave Insta-Mom gets personal.

Updated Dec. 12, 2018

Parenting

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Life

This is the best gift you can give any mom—and it’s free

For a few hours Kate didn't have to do our emotional labor or be the default parent. No one asked her to make his brother return a toy or to check the tone in an email. She didn't have to perform appreciation for a breakfast in bed we would have made wrong. For one day, she didn't have to take care of anyone.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

Life

Parenting

No, having a baby didn’t ‘ruin’ my 20s

If life goes according to plan, I'll have one more when I'm 29 and, by 30, my husband and I will be selling car seats, hitting the tail end of diapers and settling into life as a minivan family.

Updated Mar. 25, 2022

Parenting, Health & Wellness, Life, Motherly Stories, Self Care, Toddler

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Life

To decrease your partner’s labor pain, hold her hand

Everything you do for your partner while she's in labor makes a difference. Even if all you do is hold her hand.

Updated Dec. 12, 2018

Life

Health & Wellness

The Gift Of a Pee-Free Laugh

Icon Undies are the pee-proof underwear every new mom needs.

Updated Dec. 22, 2021

Health & Wellness, Life, Women's Health

Life

The Gift Of Stress-Free Holiday Travel

Munchkin's Travel Must-Haves!

Updated Mar. 22, 2022

Life

It's easy for nursing moms to think of boobs solely as milk makers. But remember before we were mamas?

Life

The Gift that’s Bringing Sexy Back

Journelle is proving that sexy maternity lingerie does exist!

Updated Feb. 07, 2022

Life, Adult, Beauty & Style, Products & Gear, Style

Baby

Breastfeeding CAN Be About You

And 4 more things to know about extended breastfeeding.

Updated Nov. 16, 2021

Baby, Parenting

Life

My child inspired me to give to those in need—and it was a humbling experience

Discover how my child's compassion led to a rewarding experience of helping others in need. A must-read for parents!

Updated Mar. 31, 2025

Life

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Parenting

Surviving colic: What to do when your baby won’t stop crying

5. Swaddle to calm their nervous system.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

Parenting, Baby

Life

To the mama who wants to eat all the holiday treats: You’re not failing

When you've given yourself permission to eat, including all those sweets and treats that are normally off-limits, they suddenly lose their power over you. And when food doesn't have power over you, you will have freedom to live a life that isn't bound by what you can and cannot eat.

Updated Mar. 17, 2025

Life