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Health & Wellness

Tomato recall expands across 14 states—check your fridge for these products

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall on tomatoes due to potential Salmonella contamination

Updated May. 09, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health

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Mother's Day

To the women who call themselves mothers, and those who almost did

If this day means joy to you, may you have the happiest of all days. But if this day means grief to you, may you find understanding for your quiet burden.

Updated May. 08, 2025

Mother's Day

15 things on sale we’d absolutely buy ourselves for Mother’s Day

Because we believe two things: You should never hesitate to treat yourself and you should never pay full price.

Updated May. 02, 2025

Mother's Day

Parenting

Ms. Rachel helps kids learn to speak—but it’s what she says to moms that stays with you

Ms. Rachel knows the emotional weight we carry as parents, and she carries it too.

Updated May. 08, 2025

Parenting, Celebrity News, News

Health & Wellness

Tomato recall expands across 14 states—check your fridge for these products

Updated May. 09, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health

Health & Wellness

Moms don’t need a baby bonus—they need paid leave, childcare, and real support

American mothers are in crisis, but they’re not asking for applause. They’re asking for support.

Updated Apr. 29, 2025

Health & Wellness, Baby, Baby Health, Women's Health

Health & Wellness

The FDA is phasing out synthetic food dyes—here’s what it means for your family’s health

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just announced a prominent plan to phase out petroleum-based synthetic dyes from the nation’s food supply.

Updated Apr. 28, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health

Health & Wellness

180,000 Safety 1st car seats recalled over choking hazard—what parents need to know

An issue with the headrest has led to 13 case reports, but no injuries have been reported.

Updated Apr. 27, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health

Women's Health

The prenatal revolution moms have been waiting for

Now, for patients with low to average risk, prenatal care can be customized based on individual needs, risk factors.

Updated Apr. 24, 2025

Women's Health, Health & Wellness

Baby

This surprising pregnancy snack could cut your baby’s allergy risk—here’s what to know

If you’ve been craving avocados, you’re not just fueling your body with healthy fats—you might also be supporting your baby’s immune system in a seriously powerful way.

Updated Apr. 23, 2025

Baby, Baby Health, Children's Health, Health & Wellness

Pregnancy

30% of maternal deaths happen after 6 weeks—but most are preventable

From 2018 to 2022, pregnancy-related deaths rose by nearly 28% in the U.S.

Updated Apr. 23, 2025

Pregnancy, Birth

Women's Health

Pregnant mom felt one strange symptom—ChatGPT told her to act fast, and it saved her and her baby

The question was casual—“Why does my jaw feel tight?”—but what happened next was anything but.

Updated Apr. 14, 2025

Women's Health, Health & Wellness, News, Pregnancy, Third Trimester, Viral & Trending

Viral & Trending

Pregnant teacher pauses math lesson to share a moment with her baby—her students’ reaction says it all

“My class is ALWAYS trying to watch her move, so when she was super active during math, we had to stop and watch,” says the video.

Updated Apr. 11, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Pregnancy

Women's Health

Spicing up your pregnancy: How chili may lower gestational diabetes risk

Recent research suggests that incorporating chili into your diet might offer unexpected benefits, particularly in reducing the risk of gestational diabetes.

Updated Apr. 02, 2025

Women's Health, Health & Wellness, Pregnancy

Parenting

Ms. Rachel helps kids learn to speak—but it’s what she says to moms that stays with you

Updated May. 08, 2025

Parenting, Celebrity News, News

News

The way this 9-year-old carries his baby brother? We weren’t ready

He scoops up the baby with that perfect combo of strength, care, and pure big brother energy.

Updated May. 06, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

Rihanna showed up late to the Met Gala—and dropped the biggest surprise of the night

Rihanna, in a sculpted black corseted Marc Jacobs gown, revealed she’s expecting her third child with A$AP Rocky.

Updated May. 06, 2025

News, Celebrity 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.

News

This teacher’s PB&J lesson started with jelly on her arm—what came next was unforgettable

Updated May. 05, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

Former middle school teacher shares the things she couldn’t say—but wishes parents knew

Updated May. 05, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

Mom surprises her grandparents with twin pregnancy—50 years after they had twins of their own

Updated May. 02, 2025

News, Grandparents & Extended Families, Relationships, Viral & Trending

Parenting

Ms. Rachel helps kids learn to speak—but it’s what she says to moms that stays with you

Ms. Rachel knows the emotional weight we carry as parents, and she carries it too.

Updated May. 08, 2025

Parenting, Celebrity News, News

Parenting

Mom stunned after 8-year-old uses her phone to order $4,200 worth of lollipops

Liam wanted to throw a backyard carnival for his friends and hand out lollipops as prizes.

Updated May. 08, 2025

Parenting

Work & Motherhood

Connie Britton opens up about single motherhood, guilt, and the power of community

The actress and advocate joins Motherly co-founder Liz Tenety to reflect on identity shifts, solo parenting, and what it means to ‘get your pink back.’

Updated May. 07, 2025

Work & Motherhood, Career & Money, Parenting

Toddler

Mom lets her toddler play quietly—what she finds in his room leaves her speechless

Bolts. Crib slats. Absolute disassembly. It’s giving Tool Time meets IKEA After Dark. The only thing missing is a tiny hard hat.

Updated May. 02, 2025

Toddler, Parenting, Toddler Learn & Play, Toddler Milestones

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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

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Parenting

9 must-haves to survive the winter with a newborn

All your winter necessities to keep baby warm this season.

Updated Feb. 09, 2022

Parenting, Baby, Baby Shopping Guide, Children's Health, Health & Wellness

Life

How to Take Your Dream Vacation with Kids

Bluebird Kisses hits the road (and sky and boat) for the holidays.

Updated Jan. 25, 2022

Life, Home, Travel

mom holding a newborn beside two siblings

Parenting

To the mama who’s done having babies

It’s normal to feel confident *and* sad about your decision.

Updated Sep. 30, 2022

Parenting, Life, Motherly Stories

Christmas

What do I want for Christmas this year? Courage

What does a mom with a small tribe to nurture and protect do when nothing in this world feels safe anymore?

Updated Jan. 13, 2022

Christmas, Holidays, Life

Life

Mom 101: How to choose the right baby carrier

Life changing, mama.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Christmas

13 last-minute holiday gifts you can buy right now and have by Christmas

Get clicking. ?

Updated Nov. 09, 2022

Christmas, The Holidays

Career & Money

You’re not a bad mama because you work

Here are five ways to help you get through that guilt.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Career & Money, Life, Work & Motherhood

Parenting

Secure attachment means giving your children independence, too

Part of loving our kids is creating room for them to learn—that just doesn’t have to be all the room in the world.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Parenting, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play

Life

This isn’t your mom’s workplace: How work culture is changing in 2018 and beyond

According to the experts.

Updated Dec. 17, 2021

Life, Career & Money

Celebrity News

Chrissy Teigen asks for advice on pregnancy headaches—and internet moms deliver

“Someone… please help. Don’t say water. Or Tylenol. Or iron. Or magnesium. I need witchcraft.”

Updated Oct. 05, 2022

Celebrity News, Life, News

Parenting

The 10 most important parenting lessons we learned in 2017

7. It’s okay to re-assess the rules and change them

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Parenting

Journey

Just. SLEEP. —29-month-old

You've got this. Sleep is one of the great challenges of motherhood. Your bed is so close—yet, so far. If you're doing the 3 am shuffle this week, know this: all bad sleep habits will (one day) come to an end. And coffee is always your friend. ☕️ XO, TeamMotherly P.S. This is how our sleep expert helps her kids to fall asleep—and stay asleep.

Updated Dec. 14, 2022

Journey

Journey

That toddler life —26-month-old

You've got this. Wake up. Spill my breakfast. Put my pants on. Take my pants off. Draw with crayons. On mom's wall. Ask for Cheerios. Dump them on the floor. Ask to go to the park. Fall asleep on the stroller ride there. Toddler life is the best life. XO, TeamMotherly P.S. ✨Magic Erasers really are magic. ✨

Updated Dec. 14, 2022

Journey

Journey

Bless this mess —25-month-old

You've got this. Next up in the Guinness Book of World Records—your toddler!—for setting the record for fastest time throwing all his books on the floor, unfolding your just-folded laundry, and turning your sparkling-clean kitchen into an instant pots-and-pans-on-the-floor danger zone. It's a good thing they're cute. XO, TeamMotherly P.S. One way to clean less is to own less. Here are 20 things you can declutter from your home today! ✨

Updated Dec. 14, 2022

Journey