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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
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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
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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

2025 State of Motherhood Survey

Motherhood can be so many things. And we want to hear what it’s like for you in 2025.

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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
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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
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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
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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
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A girl asks for space—her mom’s quiet response is healing the internet

In a world that often celebrates control, this mom showed that love can be strongest when it gives room to grow.

Updated Oct. 27, 2025
Her son made a snarky remark during her run and what happened next taught a powerful lesson

Her son made a snarky remark during her run—and she realizes what he’s really learning about women

Raising boys means teaching that success and strength are rooted in respect, compassion, and confidence that celebrates others’ light.

Updated Oct. 27, 2025
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A boy kept ripping up her son’s lunch notes—so this mom tried something no one expected

What began as a torn napkin turned into a lesson that stretched far beyond one school lunch.

Updated Oct. 27, 2025
Motherhood without mom

For 1 in 3 new moms, motherhood begins without a mother’s support—and it’s reshaping how we understand postpartum care

These statistics tell a story of absence—of mothers longing for guidance that once felt guaranteed.

Updated Oct. 24, 2025
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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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Eva Mendes says she feels ‘lost’ now that her daughters are older

"Who am I now after the kids can survive on their own?"

Updated Sep. 23, 2024
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You’re not a hot mess mom—you’re a normal one

Being a mom is messy sometimes. And that's normal.

Updated Sep. 20, 2024
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TikTok mom goes viral for sharing the truth behind ‘strawberry’ breast milk

People in the comments section were shocked that breastmilk can be bloody.

Updated Sep. 20, 2024
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Families are struggling to make ends meet more than ever—and something has to give

Being an average American family in 2024 means making the most money you've ever made but being the poorest you've ever been.

Updated Sep. 20, 2024
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Doctors told me I wasn’t ‘healthy enough’ to get pregnant again. Here’s what I did next

HGTV star Jasmine Roth opens up to Motherly about experiencing secondary infertility, advocating for herself and trusting her body again.

Updated Sep. 22, 2024
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Don’t feel guilty for reminding your kids’ grandparents they need to update their parenting skills

With studies and findings to support best practices for raising our children, it’s our job to make sure that everyone who will be in our kids’ lives are aware of those things

Updated Sep. 20, 2024
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What’s it like being a ‘boy mom’? All the things I wish I had known

From wondering how many times is one too many for your son to bump his head in a day to getting an empty tin popcorn bucket slammed onto your head—raising boys is exhausting and fun and extremely unpredictable. 

Updated Sep. 20, 2024
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Sometimes pregnancy is the worst, so let’s stop romanticizing it

Because not every woman has a “perfect” pregnancy.

Updated Sep. 20, 2024
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Working women still do most of the housework—so why are men saying they now do a lot more?

The annual Women in the Workplace report from Lean In and McKinsey finds diverging perceptions in how women and men see their contributions at home.

Updated Sep. 20, 2024
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Toddler mom asks if it’s ‘normal’ for husband to spend 12+ hours per week gaming

“He’s absolutely convinced that it’s unfair that he doesn’t get more time to play,” she says.

Updated Sep. 20, 2024
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Back-to-school can be hard on parents, too

An expert shares what to do to protect your own mental health during this busy time.

Updated Sep. 20, 2024
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Mom goes viral for complaining about her neighborhood’s scary Halloween decorations

"In a neighborhood with children, why decorate your home with such horror?"

Updated Sep. 20, 2024
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CDC warns flu deaths in children spiked amid decline in vaccinations

The 2023-24 flu season had one of the highest child death rates ever.

Updated Sep. 19, 2024
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U.S. moms lose an average of $9,500 thanks to unpaid maternity leave

A new survey found that over half of parents take unpaid parental leave.

Updated Sep. 19, 2024
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Meta attempts to ‘prioritize teen safety’ by making Instagram accounts private—but is it enough?

The change will automatically make teen accounts private by default.

Updated Sep. 18, 2024
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Childcare costs are impacting every aspect of moms’ lives

Candidates failed to address how they’d tackle soaring childcare costs at the last debate. 14 moms told us why it should be a priority.

Updated Sep. 18, 2024
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Study shows just how much pregnancy affects the brain—and it’s more than previously thought

The study is our first glimpse of the "neurobiological transition" that occurs during pregnancy.

Updated Sep. 18, 2024
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