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Child Learn & Play

Body language expert shares 3 simple ways to raise socially skilled kids

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

Child Learn & Play

Postpartum

A breakthrough for postpartum moms: What new research really says about tirzepatide and breastfeeding

“It’s not about racing to thinness. It’s about giving women safe, evidence-based options.”

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

Postpartum, News

Grandparents & Extended Families

What if paying grandparents for child care could solve America’s childcare crisis?

The childcare solution America keeps overlooking might already be living down the street.

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Grandparents & Extended Families, News, Parenting, Relationships

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Work & Motherhood

Stay-at-home mom describes the uneasy shift from earning to ‘our money’—and why so many relate

When a stay-at-home mom admitted that spending “our money” still feels uncomfortable, millions of parents nodded along.

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Work & Motherhood, Career & Money, News, Viral & Trending

Children's Health

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

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

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

I wanted to be proactive about my health—this platform made it easy

Everlywell emphasized context and care in a way that acknowledged the realities of women’s health.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

Pregnancy

White House links Tylenol in pregnancy to autism—what moms really need to know

Can you take Tylenol when pregnant? What does the science actually say? And what should I do if I’m in pain or running a fever?

Updated Sep. 24, 2025

Pregnancy, Health & Wellness, News, Women's Health

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Health & Wellness

Chrissy Teigen on motherhood, postpartum healing, and advocating for kids with Type 1 diabetes

Chrissy Teigen opens up about surprises in motherhood, embracing imperfection, and her son’s Type 1 diabetes diagnosis.

Updated Sep. 17, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health, Podcast, The Motherly Podcast

Health & Wellness

Parents tried this simple trick—and their babies focused twice as long

Simple interactions may be more effective than others at keeping a baby’s attention

Updated Sep. 12, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health

Pregnancy

Cardi B opened up about prenatal depression—and she’s helping moms feel less alone

She admitted that thoughts of raising her baby alone and losing her partner’s companionship spiralled into sadness and depression.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Pregnancy, Celebrity News, News

News

One workplace law cut miscarriage rates by nearly 10%—and it’s changing how we treat pregnancy at work

When workplaces make small accommodations, pregnancy outcomes improve dramatically.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

News, Getting Pregnant, Miscarriage & Loss, Pregnancy

Viral & Trending

The car ride that turned into emergency delivery—and somehow, everyone stayed calm

When your hospital run turns into an emergency delivery, calm, faith, and teamwork can make all the difference

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Pregnancy

Celebrity News

Kieran Culkin’s wife Jazz Charton is 9 months pregnant—fulfilling their Oscars “baby pact”

The couple, who already share daughter Kinsey, 6, and son Wilder, 4, are adding another little one to the family.

Updated Sep. 30, 2025

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

Viral & Trending

‘Is that a baby?’ The split-second that changed one driver’s morning

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Parenting, Safety

Parenting

Mom teaches son about periods—and the internet’s calling it a parenting masterclass

This mom turned laundry day into a powerful lesson on periods and empathy (and her son nailed it).

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

“Four feels like three!”: Ashley Graham and Kylie Kelce spark debate over the hardest child number

“I have found that four feels very similar to three.”

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Parenting, Celebrity News, 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.

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Parenting

Girl dad asks why his toddler watches his workouts—her answer has parents in stitches

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Work & Motherhood

This mom brought her baby to a meeting—and reminded us what true workplace support look

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Work & Motherhood, Career & Money, News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

Parenting

Baby wouldn’t stop crying—and this mom found a way to stay present through the noise

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Safety

Mom Genius baby gates recalled after safety warning—what parents need to know

No injuries have been reported, but a new recall is urging parents to stop using certain Mom Genius retractable safety gates immediately.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Safety, Parenting

Viral & Trending

‘Is that a baby?’ The split-second that changed one driver’s morning

Bus driver Barbara Baker spotted a toddler alone in the street, and her quick thinking turned a regular route into a real-life rescue.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Parenting, Safety

Parenting

Mom teaches son about periods—and the internet’s calling it a parenting masterclass

This mom turned laundry day into a powerful lesson on periods and empathy (and her son nailed it).

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

“Four feels like three!”: Ashley Graham and Kylie Kelce spark debate over the hardest child number

“I have found that four feels very similar to three.”

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Parenting, Celebrity News, 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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This Is Birth

We started our curated This is: Birth film series to give representation to the many varied ways that women give birth. Shot by talented independent videographers, these birth films can be a resource for the expecting mama or anyone who is curious to see what birth really looks like.

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Motherly's Mom Hacks video series is hacking you way through motherhood. Work smarter, not harder, mama

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Parenting

Whitney Port’s mom fail is a hilarious rite of passage for all new parents

Yep, been there. ?

Updated Mar. 27, 2018

Parenting

Relationships

Dear husband: Thank you for ‘getting’ me—especially in this busy season of parenting

You know Ben & Jerry’s will cure any bad day (Cherry Garcia on a bad day, Salted Caramel Core on a really bad day).

Updated Mar. 27, 2018

Relationships

Celebrity News

There’s photo proof that Beyonce shops at Target too

Blue was there too.

Updated Mar. 27, 2018

Celebrity News

News

How the end of Toys ‘R’ Us can benefit millennial shoppers

Cue Amazon or Target.

Updated Mar. 27, 2018

News

Life

5 Reasons to get a Real Deal Diaper Bag When You’re a Mom

And why the Weekender Diaper Bag by Baby K’tan is Everything.

Updated Mar. 26, 2018

Life, Parenting

Life

How I Became an Accidental Co-Sleeper

And why I'm cool with it.

Updated Mar. 26, 2018

Life

It's Science

It’s science: infants learn better when we use ‘baby talk’

The tone of your voice can make all the difference.

Updated Mar. 26, 2018

It's Science

News

Infant mortality down in U.S., but this surprising change could make babies even safer

It dropped 15% between 2005 and 2014.

Updated Mar. 26, 2018

News

Life

Dear mama: There is no shame in asking for help

I. can’t. do. it. all. by. myself.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

News

Get a sneak peek at the Hunter for Target collection before it hits stores

Check out our favorites.

Updated Mar. 26, 2018

News

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News

Chrissy Teigen’s pregnancy is SO different the second time around

She says pregnancy is easier, and she’s enjoying it so much more.

Updated Mar. 26, 2018

News

Health & Wellness

Real Moms Share their Postpartum Fitness Goals

Get inspired by their #fitmomintentions and share yours!

Updated Mar. 23, 2018

Health & Wellness

Parenting

Montessori at home: 8 ways to peacefully transition into toddlerhood

Children look to us as leaders and it’s important to appear confident.

Updated Mar. 23, 2018

Parenting

Shop

Everything you need to create a capsule wardrobe for your baby

Less is more, mama.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Shop

Pregnancy

Littlest Las Vegas shooting survivor meets the woman who saved him—because heroes are real

When the unthinkable happened, one woman protected another’s growing belly.

Updated Mar. 22, 2018

Pregnancy

Miscarriage & Loss

NHL star Erik Karlsson on his stillborn baby: ‘The joy he gave us will be with us forever’

The hockey star’s honest grief is helping other parents coping with loss know they’re not alone.

Updated Mar. 22, 2018

Miscarriage & Loss, Postpartum

Pregnancy

The viral photo of this mom’s 4-day labor doesn’t tell the whole story

It was so “calm and peaceful,” she describes.

Updated Mar. 22, 2018

Pregnancy

Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules

7 Best Video Baby Monitors in 2018

Keep an eye on baby at all times with one of these new video monitors.

Updated Feb. 27, 2023

Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules

Motherly

Is it bedtime yet ?

Hey mama, ever have those days where the evening can't come fast enough? Maybe the day was filled with activities and you're feeling wiped out by 4pm. Or, maybe your youngest skipped their nap and they're super cranky. Either way, sometimes we find ourselves dreaming of bedtime (for us and the kiddos). Read on about how one mom makes a case for a strict 7pm bedtime. And just how life-changing it was.XO, TeamMotherly

Updated Nov. 30, 2022

Motherly

Life

Waiting for my rainbow baby isn’t easy, but it’s so worth it

Time can almost feel tangible when waiting for a baby after experiencing loss.

Updated May. 09, 2022

Life

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