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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
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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
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

Health & Wellness

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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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Pregnancy

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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
Miscarriage rates
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
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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
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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

News

HART
Viral & Trending

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

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
Viral & Trending, News, Parenting, Safety
Teaching about periods
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
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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

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.

Here are all the celebrity babies born in 2021!

Wait until you hear her queenly name!

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.”

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
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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
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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

Parenting

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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
HART
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
Teaching about periods
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
Kylie and Ashley
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.

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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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Jordan Chiles
Viral & Trending

Olympian Jordan Chiles’ mom is calling out ‘disgusting’ racism aimed at her daughter online

"The racist disgusting comments are still happening in 2024."

Updated Aug. 13, 2024
Viral & Trending
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Community & Friendship

Why is making mom friends so hard?

I needed new friends. It sounds super simple and like something I should be able to do with a snap of the fingers now that I had a baby on my hip. In reality, it was much more complicated.

Updated Aug. 12, 2024
Community & Friendship
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News

Disney’s ‘Toy Story 5’ plot revealed—and it’s coming for your heartstrings

Woody, Buzz and the gang are gearing up for a tech-filled challenge—and it’s got me thinking about my own kids’ future.

Updated Oct. 01, 2024
News
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Women's Health

1 in 3 pregnant women are considered anemic. Why aren’t doctors taking that more seriously?

Rethinking the laid-back attitude towards anemia.

Updated Aug. 12, 2024
Women's Health, Pregnancy
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News

Here’s what moms need to know about Project 2025 and how it impacts us all

Project 2025 outlines several changes that would greatly impact women and mothers in multiple ways.

Updated Aug. 13, 2024
News, Health & Wellness, Work & Motherhood
Girl's service dog helps with her diabetes
Viral & Trending

It’s amazing to watch this service dog helping his little human with juvenile diabetes

"The nose ALWAYS knows."

Updated Aug. 10, 2024
Viral & Trending
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Celebrity News

Katherine Heigl hilariously recalls when a kid mistakenly thought she was ‘Izzie Stevens’ mother’

"Are you her mother?"

Updated Aug. 10, 2024
Celebrity News
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Viral & Trending

This viral ‘packing hack’ for kids is a game-changer for all family vacations

It's a game-changer.

Updated Aug. 10, 2024
Viral & Trending, Travel
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Viral & Trending

Woman told to ‘look less pregnant’ at work to avoid upsetting her coworker

Is this mom-to-be in the wrong? She's asking the internet to weigh in.

Updated Aug. 10, 2024
Viral & Trending
Mom talking about grocery store in viral TikTok
Viral & Trending

TikTok mom calls out annoying double standard of dads getting praise when out with kids in public

"Do you know how many times I've taken both of my kids to the grocery store to literally everywhere? A million."

Updated Aug. 10, 2024
Viral & Trending
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Teen

I actually love raising Sephora tweens

Many of us are here with our daughters at this playground for discovery, curiosity, creativity, joy and individuality. Because at its core, beauty and self-acceptance are truly ageless.

Updated Aug. 10, 2024
Teen, Parenting
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Health & Wellness

FDA approves first-ever nasal spray for life-threatening allergies

Neffy is the first epinephrine product that’s needle-free.

Updated Aug. 09, 2024
Health & Wellness
Colin Farrell
Celebrity News

Colin Farell opens up about his son’s rare diagnosis and their new foundation to help others

"I want the world to treat him with kindness and respect."

Updated Aug. 09, 2024
Celebrity News
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Celebrity News

Hoda’s heartwarming return home after the Olympics is every working mom’s tornado of joy, guilt and love

Hoda Kotb’s tear-jerking (happy tears, of course) greeting from her daughters had me reliving every one of my own returns home after a work trip.

Updated Aug. 09, 2024
Celebrity News, Work & Motherhood
Olympic diver is consoled by her dad
Viral & Trending

Olympic diver’s dad shows exactly how to be a supportive sports parent after disappointment

"You did your best, Andrea."

Updated Aug. 09, 2024
Viral & Trending
Worried mom hugging child
Viral & Trending

Mom wonders how to tell son they’re ‘broke’ without ‘traumatizing’ him—and it’s heartbreaking

“I don't want to traumatize him with the truth that we can't afford it,” she says.

Updated Aug. 09, 2024
Viral & Trending
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Parenting

10 casual questions to ask when reading books with your kids

Fostering reading comprehension doesn’t have to be formal.

Updated Aug. 05, 2024
Parenting, Child Learn & Play
Iud insertion
News

For the first time ever, the CDC is pushing for pain management for IUD insertion procedures

"Women’s pain and women’s experiences have been downplayed throughout medicine."

Updated Aug. 08, 2024
News, Health & Wellness, Women's Health
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Motherly Stories

The timeless worry of mothers is the same, whether you’re a human mama or a mama bird

I know I’m an anxious mother, but if there’s one thing I’ve learned from watching that mama bird, it’s that we’re all trying our best to help our little ones make it.

Updated Aug. 08, 2024
Motherly Stories
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Women's Health

It’s UTI season. Here’s what that means for your vaginal microbiome

Should you try a vaginal probiotic? Ara Katz of Seed Health shares tips on preventing infections before they start.

Updated Aug. 08, 2024
Women's Health
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