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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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Child Sleep

A simple solution to your child’s night terrors

It’s all in the timing.

Updated Feb. 08, 2022

Child Sleep, Child, Parenting

The Holidays

The only 10 Christmas decorations you need this season: our favorite, festive picks

Stress no more, mama.

Updated Jan. 13, 2022

The Holidays, Holidays, Life

Life

This video brilliantly explains contractions with a balloon + a ping-pong ball

If you’re feeling a bit confused by the difference between Braxton Hicks and labor contractions, know that you’re not alone, and check out her video:

Updated Mar. 02, 2022

Life

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Life

Pregnant Kate Middleton on raising a child—‘it takes a whole community’

“Whether we are school leavers, teachers, support staff or parents we are all in this together,” The Duchess said.

Updated Jan. 14, 2022

Life, Celebrity News, News

Life

Head’s up: Target’s offering their Black Friday deals early to REDcard holders

Just another reason to love Target.

Updated Jan. 05, 2022

Life, Holidays, Thanksgiving

Life

How a Freelance Stylist Pumps at Work

Not all breastfeeding mom journeys look the same.

Updated Feb. 04, 2022

Life, Career & Money, Child, Tips & Tricks, Work & Motherhood

Baby Sleep Tips

4 Sleep Tips for Traveling with Baby

How to get your baby to sleep well on vacation.

Updated Apr. 12, 2022

Baby Sleep Tips, Travel

Life

When self-care is just one more thing on your to-do list

The world sees self-care, but I see another thing for my to-do list. Another thing I’m failing at. Another thing I feel guilty over.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Motherly Stories

A letter to the woman I was before kids

You don’t realize it, but trust me, you are doing amazing.

Updated Feb. 15, 2022

Motherly Stories, Health & Wellness, Life, Mental Health, Parenting

Child

Montessori at home: 10 ways to encourage math skills in young children

A big thing you can do to help your child learn to love math is to establish familiarity with numbers.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Child, Child Learn & Play, Parenting

Child

How to conquer potty training—at the right time

Here are some basic ways to determine potty training readiness.

Updated Dec. 08, 2022

Child, Child Milestones, Parenting

Health & Wellness

It’s Science: Having a secure attachment with your kids helps make them smarter

Responding to a distressed toddler with kindness and love may help them do better in school as a teen.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Health & Wellness, It's Science, Life

Celebrity News

New mom Lauren Conrad debuts post-baby haircut: ‘It’s more of a time saver’

Before motherhood, LC swore she’d never go short again, but having a baby changed her mind (and her style).

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Celebrity News, Life, News

Life

How to capture what your happy looks like, mama

Your specific brand of euphoria? It’s unique to you.

Updated Dec. 09, 2021

Life, Health & Wellness, Mental Health, Women's Health

Parenting

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Updated Feb. 25, 2025

Parenting, Baby

Real Feeding Stories from Real Mamas

Breastfeeding after C-section? How one mama’s experience turned empowering

How formula helped lay the foundation for one mama’s nursing success.

Updated Sep. 29, 2022

Real Feeding Stories from Real Mamas, C-Section

Parenting

When people ask what I ‘do’ all day as a SAHM—here’s what I want to say

Stimulating, caring and ultimately teaching my children at home all day is one of the hardest things I have ever had to do.

Updated Feb. 04, 2022

Parenting, Child, Life, Motherly Stories

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Life

Motherhood is: Constant reminders from one another that we’re not alone

When we see a fellow mama in that place, we need to remember to step up, step in, step out of our comfort zone… and be that mom.

Updated Nov. 07, 2017

Life

Life

After baby’s born, here’s how to get the help you need from your partner

Don’t underestimate the power of the little things.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life, Marriage & Partnerships, Relationships

Child

What to do when your child tells tall-tales, fibs, and lies

There is a positive and helpful way to help your child learn to tell the truth.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Child, Child Milestones, Parenting

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