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Women's Health

New research reveals a hidden way breastfeeding may protect moms for decades

It’s a discovery that deepens what we know about the lasting strength of maternal biology.

Updated Oct. 23, 2025

Women's Health, Health & Wellness

News

Families brace for empty grocery cards as a government shutdown drags on

For millions of parents, that quick EBT balance check is really a check on whether there’s enough for milk, bread, and dinner tonight.

Updated Oct. 23, 2025

News, government financial aid, Parenting

Food

How to feed your family for under $5: Canned bean dinners that are really delicious

Affordable canned bean dinners under $5 that stretch your budget without sacrificing nutrition or taste when money is tight.

Updated Oct. 29, 2025

Food

News

Minnesota mom spots smoke from school bus and saves 22 children from fire

A Bethel, Minnesota mother’s quick thinking turned an ordinary school day into a lesson on intuition, courage, and the quiet power of community.

Updated Oct. 29, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Women's Health

New research reveals a hidden way breastfeeding may protect moms for decades

Updated Oct. 23, 2025

Women's Health, Health & Wellness

Teen Health

Why so many teens still hide period pain—and the coach script parents are asking for

73% of teens feel they must “tough it out” on their period.

Updated Oct. 22, 2025

Teen Health, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Parenting, Teen

Children's Health

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

That drop represents thousands of children who may never experience a life-threatening reaction.

Updated Oct. 22, 2025

Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Parenting, Safety

dog alerts mom about son's low blood sugar

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

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

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

News

Chris Evans and Wife Welcome Their First Baby—and Quietly Step Into Their Biggest Role Yet

Updated Oct. 29, 2025

News, Celebrity News

News

Minnesota mom spots smoke from school bus and saves 22 children from fire

A Bethel, Minnesota mother’s quick thinking turned an ordinary school day into a lesson on intuition, courage, and the quiet power of community.

Updated Oct. 29, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

A boy stirs lasagna with his mom—what he says next melts hearts and feeds a bigger lesson

Her video captured what everyday parenting looks like at its best—teaching empathy, confidence, and care through the small rituals that fill ordinary days.

Updated Oct. 28, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

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.

mom accompanies daughter on a midnight walk

Viral & Trending

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

Updated Oct. 27, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Parenting

Her son made a snarky remark during her run and what happened next taught a powerful lesson

Parenting

A mom went out for a jog—and came home with a lesson in raising respectful sons

Updated Oct. 27, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

mom explains what she did when someone was mean to her kid

Parenting

A boy kept tearing up another child’s lunchbox notes—until that mom did something no one expected

Updated Oct. 27, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

A boy stirs lasagna with his mom—what he says next melts hearts and feeds a bigger lesson

Her video captured what everyday parenting looks like at its best—teaching empathy, confidence, and care through the small rituals that fill ordinary days.

Updated Oct. 28, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Viral & Trending

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

Viral & Trending, News, Parenting

Parenting

A mom went out for a jog—and came home with a lesson in raising respectful sons

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

Updated Oct. 27, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

A boy kept tearing up another child’s lunchbox notes—until that mom did 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

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

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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.

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Pregnancy

These are the 20 most popular baby names in the U.S. and England

We can agree on Arlo, but not Alfie.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

Pregnancy, Baby Names

Motherly

BRB, raising kids

Updated Sep. 21, 2018

Motherly

Health & Wellness

8 Chemicals to Avoid During Pregnancy

Check labels for these hormonal disruptors.

Updated Sep. 20, 2018

Health & Wellness, It's Science, Pregnancy

Life

Hearing I was gaining too much weight during pregnancy almost broke me

Discover how I coped with weight gain fears during pregnancy and embraced my body’s changes as a new parent.

Updated Mar. 31, 2025

Life

how to stop tantrums featured - Motherly

Parenting

5 tantrum-taming secrets from a family therapist

Rather than viewing these outbursts as wholly negative experiences, I try to see them as a vital part of how my child communicates with me.

Updated Oct. 27, 2022

Parenting, Child, Child Learn & Play, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play

how to teach kids to share featured - Motherly

Parenting

How to teach your kids to share—without the struggle

Sharing requires an understanding of ours and another's feelings and desires. Sharing is about being creative with another as you use something together, it is about being compassionate and giving, it is about being respectful.

Updated Aug. 11, 2023

Parenting, Child, Child Learn & Play, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play

C-Section

My C-section scar makes me feel like a warrior

This scar represents my own grit. My own tenacity. My own stubbornness. Things I now pass down to my daughter.

Updated Sep. 29, 2022

C-Section, Motherly Stories

mom and kids pumpkin carving- fall activities for kids

Child Learn & Play

The ultimate fall family bucket list 🍂

From jumping in leaf piles to catching a hayride, check out these fun fall activities!

Updated Aug. 20, 2025

Child Learn & Play, Parenting

Viral & Trending

These powerful viral photos are changing the conversation about pregnancy and infant loss

It's okay to grieve, mama.

Updated Feb. 19, 2025

Viral & Trending, Getting Pregnant, Life, Miscarriage & Loss, News, Pregnancy

why may want try acupuncture your baby featured - Motherly

Baby Health

Can babies get acupuncture? Here’s what you need to know

5 things you need to know about pediatric acupuncture.

Updated Sep. 19, 2018

Baby Health, Children's Health, Health & Wellness

how to get out the door faster with kids featured - Motherly

Life

Make mornings run smoother with these 10 tips from real moms

3. Set an alarm using your kid's favorite song.

Updated Sep. 19, 2018

Life

the kind of mother i am featured - Motherly

Parenting

Why I don’t immediately pick up my kids when they fall

How will she learn what's safe if I'm always protecting her? How will she know how far she can jump if she never falls short?

Updated Oct. 27, 2022

Parenting

Life

13 things parents should not do if they’ve been up all night with the baby

2. Cook anything other than toast

Updated Sep. 28, 2022

Life

Shop

The only 5 pieces you need to create a capsule wardrobe, mama

Mom uniform coming right up.

Updated Dec. 03, 2021

Shop, Pregnancy

Baby Shopping Guide

10 brain-boosting toys your baby will love

Because the best way our little ones can learn and grow is through play.

Updated Feb. 14, 2022

Baby Shopping Guide, Baby, Our Partners, Parenting

moms kids invisible disabilities want know featured - Motherly

Life

What moms of kids with invisible disabilities want you to know

I talked to moms of kids with invisible disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Avoidant and Resistive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), hemophilia, and many others, to find out what they wish more people understood about their experiences.

Updated Jun. 01, 2022

Life