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25 phrases to inspire confidence in your child

5. "You can do hard things."

Updated Oct. 01, 2025

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Why thousands of parents are obsessed with this playful lesson on ‘minding your business’

“This is your business. This is her business.”

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

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Hundreds of thousands of car seats pulled: What parents need to know now

Updated Oct. 02, 2025

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AI can now scan a mammogram and reveal a woman’s 5-year cancer risk—what moms should know

This technology could give mothers greater agency, earlier signals, and more opportunities—not just more anxiety.

Updated Oct. 01, 2025

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

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

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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

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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

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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

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How much does daycare really cost? Moms across the U.S. share the shocking range

If you’ve ever wondered how much daycare might set you back, you’re not alone.

Updated Sep. 12, 2025

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A pediatrician’s quick action saved his daughter from choking—here’s the skill he says all parents need

Here’s how one dad saved his daughter—and the skills that can save yours, too.

Updated Sep. 08, 2025

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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

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Pregnancy

The surprising reason morning sickness may be good for you and your baby

Researchers say it may be a sign of a healthy, finely tuned immune system working behind the scenes.

Updated Sep. 29, 2025

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Celebrity News

Shaun Alexander reveals baby no. 14 is on the way—inside life with his 13 kids

From NFL stardom to fathering a bustling household, Shaun Alexander’s journey shows what family connection looks like at scale.

Updated Sep. 26, 2025

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Luke Combs’ sons had the sweetest role in announcing baby no. 3

Luke Combs shares a heartwarming family moment as he and Nicole announce baby no. 3 with their sons in tow

Updated Sep. 26, 2025

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Postpartum

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

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

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Mom films midnight bedtime routine—what viewers say next sparks a parenting firestorm

Emily’s video struck a chord because it made parents reflect on their own evenings. Some saw a relatable slice of life; others saw red flags.

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

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Viral & Trending

A teacher sends an unexpected email—what a family reads aloud brings everyone to tears

When a simple email from Wyatt’s teacher landed in the inbox, the family paused, smiled, and teared up

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

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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.

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Here are all the celebrity babies born in 2021!

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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.”

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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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Polar-opposite twins meet a puddle and parents can’t stop laughing

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

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First-pet reveal melts hearts—and what parents can prep before bringing home a kitten

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

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Kylie Kelce starts to tell a happy story, then remembers the appointment that changed everything

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

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Mom films midnight bedtime routine—what viewers say next sparks a parenting firestorm

Emily’s video struck a chord because it made parents reflect on their own evenings. Some saw a relatable slice of life; others saw red flags.

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Viral & Trending

A teacher sends an unexpected email—what a family reads aloud brings everyone to tears

When a simple email from Wyatt’s teacher landed in the inbox, the family paused, smiled, and teared up

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

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Polar-opposite twins meet a puddle and parents can’t stop laughing

We all come into the world with innate differences in how we process the environment. For twins, those contrasts can feel especially stark.

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

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Viral & Trending

First-pet reveal melts hearts—and what parents can prep before bringing home a kitten

A child meeting her first pet and instantly understanding the weight of that new life.

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Parenting

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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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Mama, forgetting small details helps you remember the bigger stuff, says study

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Kim Kardashian shares surrogacy experience in heartfelt letter: ‘It was so hard’

Every parent should read Kim Kardashian’s candid letter about using a gestational surrogate.

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aden + anais launches new super soft diapers + wipes collection!

We tried the diapers ourselves and we have to say: these are the softest diapers we’ve ever felt.

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Life

I work hard to give my kids what they want—but worry that I’ll spoil them

There are things we couldn’t afford when I was a kid that I enjoy having now.

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Overcommunication is exactly what your marriage could benefit from

That means we have to start getting real—with ourselves and our partners.

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Want more female leaders? Reward impact—not time sitting at a desk

New research confirms that it’s simply not possible to be productive for eight hours per day.

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This mom of 54 prepares for a new challenge—giving birth for the first time

Maggie Doyne opens up to Motherly about her amazing life—and the exciting next chapter.

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Infertility

I was told I could never have kids – but then I got pregnant

I took a pregnancy test. It was positive. I took six more tests. They were all positive.

Updated Feb. 09, 2022

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Life

Actually, I don’t want to breastfeed in public

When it comes to my own body and my own breasts, it’s just not for me, and that’s okay.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Birth Stories

The minute we got that call, I knew you were our daughter

As they placed this 5lb 4oz baby in my arms, I looked at her and I knew. “Hi Ella,” I said, “I’m your Mommy.”

Updated Jan. 17, 2018

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Being an introverted mama can be lonely—but it doesn’t have to be

Can I call someone my person if she already had a well-established group of her own before I came along?

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

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The first few years of parenting, our marriage felt broken—but it wasn’t

Admitting that we were lost was the first step.

Updated Aug. 30, 2022

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Serena Williams’ traumatic birth experience isn’t rare for black women—and that needs to change

The U.S. has the worst maternal mortality rate of all developed countries. And it’s worst of all for black women.

Updated Jan. 17, 2018

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Motherhood helped me learn who my real friends are

These days, my friendships are few, but they are rich.

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Why I’ll never judge someone else’s parenting

I’m too busy making mistakes and praying my kids turn out alright anyway.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

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