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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. 06, 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.

Read the report
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Pregnancy

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Pregnancy

A maternal-health expert explains why Cardi B’s honesty about pregnancy depression matters

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

Updated Oct. 09, 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. 09, 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

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Pregnancy

A maternal-health expert explains why Cardi B’s honesty about pregnancy depression matters

Updated Oct. 09, 2025
Pregnancy, Celebrity News, News
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Safety

A mom bought her daughter new shoes—then faced the reality of what safety means in America

“I had to break it to her that I’m so sorry, mama,” she says quietly in the video. “We can’t bring those to school.”

Updated Oct. 09, 2025
Safety, News, Parenting, Viral & Trending
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. 09, 2025
News, Getting Pregnant, Miscarriage & Loss, Pregnancy

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.
Grandparents
Grandparents & Extended Families

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

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
Grandparents & Extended Families, News, Parenting, Relationships
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Viral & Trending

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

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
Viral & Trending, News, Pregnancy
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Work & Motherhood

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

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
Work & Motherhood, Career & Money, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

Shoes that light up
Safety

A mom bought her daughter new shoes—then faced the reality of what safety means in America

“I had to break it to her that I’m so sorry, mama,” she says quietly in the video. “We can’t bring those to school.”

Updated Oct. 09, 2025
Safety, News, Parenting, Viral & Trending
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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Parenting

Mom lets grandparents break the rules—and it’s winning hearts online

When it comes to childcare, sometimes letting grandparents do their thing is the best parenting hack

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
Parenting, News, Viral & Trending
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Parenting

A 9-year-old’s English lessons for her dad are melting hearts everywhere

e. And a 9-year-old teacher whose mantra—“It takes process”—is turning everyday lessons into heartwarming TikTok magic.

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
Parenting, 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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Child Milestones

You don’t have to ‘fix’ a crying child

He might need to unload whatever big feelings he doesn’t understand or is unable to have words for.

Updated Feb. 07, 2022
Child Milestones, Child, Parenting
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Child

How to correct a child’s ‘bad’ behavior with positive parenting

Remind them you are their ally, you are on their side. Even when you are saying no or stopping unhelpful behaviors.

Updated Jan. 03, 2023
Child, Child Learn & Play, Parenting, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play
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Life

It’s science: middle children are more likely to be social and successful

Middleborns are enviable, not envious.

Updated Feb. 25, 2025
Life, Health & Wellness, It's Science
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Life

The top 100 cities to raise kids in the U.S.

San Ramon, California. Newton, Massachusetts. Flower Mound, Texas. Overland Park, Kansas.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Life, News
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Journey

What are you thankful for, mama? ✨

I appreciate today.

Updated Dec. 14, 2022
Journey
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Life

From a Dock A Tot to babysitting—18 mamas share what they wish they registered for

“I wish I had registered for a manual! Lol.”—Meagan Nicole Puckett

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Life
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Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules

What Is Paced Bottle Feeding All About?

Why and how you should pace feed your breastfed baby.

Updated Dec. 16, 2022
Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules, Baby, Baby Feeding Tips
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Baby

Small Space Nursery Style

Be Well With Arielle shows off her baby’s city digs.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Baby, Parenting
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Parenting

This is two kids under two: Lots of love, little sleep

Twice the baby love makes two kids under two a pretty special club to be a part of.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Parenting
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Children's Health

We can’t protect our kids from their emotions—in fact, we shouldn’t

The power of saying “no”

Updated Sep. 15, 2022
Children's Health, Child, Health & Wellness, Life, Mental Health, Motherly Stories, Parenting
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Life

How to help boost the bond between your partner and your kids

Dad is going to love this card we’re making for him with Cheerios and glue!

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Life, Marriage & Partnerships, Relationships
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Life

Viola Davis is teaching her daughter an incredible lesson about self-acceptance

“You can be Wonder Woman, but you gotta be Wonder Woman with your hair. You can be Elsa, but you gotta be Elsa with your hair.”

Updated Dec. 18, 2021
Life, Beauty & Style, Celebrity News, News, Parenting
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Celebrity News

Kelly Clarkson on ‘rising above’ the bullies—both for moms + children

The star wants to protect her children from everyone and everything that could hurt them but knows they will meet mean kids along the way.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Celebrity News, Life, News
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Grandparents & Extended Families

Indulgent grandparents, please give our kids all the love—just not all the candy

How to talk to your parents about overindulging your kids. 

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Grandparents & Extended Families, Life, Relationships
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Entertainment

Mattel launches first hijab-wearing Barbie, inspired by an Olympian

The doll is part of Mattel’s “Shero Barbie” line of dolls based on real, inspirational women.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Entertainment, Life
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Marriage & Partnerships

Marry the man who will be the best father to your children

To the one who is always giving me more reasons to fall in love with him, again and again.

Updated May. 19, 2022
Marriage & Partnerships, Motherly Stories
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Child

Why children whine and how to gently stop them

Don’t be afraid to hug.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Child, Child Learn & Play, Parenting
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Thanksgiving

More stores are staying closed on Thanksgiving this year

We couldn’t be more grateful for this shift from consumerism back to the true meaning of the holiday.

Updated Dec. 09, 2021
Thanksgiving, Holidays, Life
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Parenting

17 Montessori-friendly objects you can buy at Ikea

One more reason to love Ikea? Yes, please!

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Parenting
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Life

Everything you need to know about creating the perfect family holiday card

Every year, right around this time, a creeping feeling of dread starts to wash over me. Because it's time for… the family Christmas card.

Updated Nov. 15, 2017
Life
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