Motherly – A wellbeing brand empowering mothers to thrive
×

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
Kieran Culkin and Jazz Charton

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
Morning sickness research

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
Shaun Alexander pregnancy announcement

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
Luke Combs Instagram pregnancy announcement

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
Pet reveal

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
Dolphin parenting - Motherly

Why ‘dolphin parenting’—rooted in Harvard’s longest study—could be the secret to confident, creative kids

They have clear expectations — bedtime, chores, kindness to siblings — but they also leave room for play, choice and mistakes.

Updated Oct. 03, 2025
Diwali

10 magical ways to celebrate Diwali with your family—and make memories that shine

Diwali is the perfect chance to slow down and make memories that glow just as brightly as the candles on your windowsill.

Updated Oct. 03, 2025
kid's feelings about pompeii

Toddler says she’s ‘sad’ at bedtime—nothing prepares mom for reason why

It wasn’t about sharing toys, leaving daycare, or even a scary dream

Updated Oct. 03, 2025
pregnant woman with hand on her belly- motherly top pregnancy stories

Pregnant? Bookmark these 13 articles now

A guide for every stage in your incredible journey.

Read More Details
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.

Read More Details
video podcast flower - Motherly

State of Motherhood

This time-lapse proves moms are never off the clock

Watch Now

Our Video Series

It's Science

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.
origin

Mom Hacks

Motherly's Mom Hacks video series is hacking you way through motherhood. Work smarter, not harder, mama

Motherly's Podcast Series

Stay up to date on our two original podcasts

Explore More

TikTok showing 'mess' from child's perspective

TikTok shows why getting down on kids’ level can offer a new perspective on ‘mess’

“I see it's their childhood and it's beautiful,” she said.

Updated Jul. 03, 2024
best friends in pajamas playing karaoke - what is a sleepunder

If you’re against sleepovers, give ‘sleepunders’ a try

There's more to this great alternative!

Updated Jul. 03, 2024
mom dropping daughter off at school- first day of kindergarten

I’m the mom who cried after dropping my kid off for their first day of kindergarten

His world has grown and will continue to grow, but I will always be his place to land.  

Updated Jul. 05, 2024
mom showing how to install a car seat

Mom’s viral safety hack shows how to install a car seat as tightly as possible

It's CRAZY how loose car seats can be in the car, even when we're pulling the straps as hard as we can.

Updated Dec. 15, 2022
mom in swimming suit on beach with young daughters

Wear the bathing suit and let your kids see you happy and confident in it

Our bodies are beautiful and swimsuit-ready just as they are.

Updated Jul. 03, 2024
mom holding toddler

To the introvert mom who’s overwhelmed and tapped out

If you’re an introvert mom who feels maxed out, who feels out of place and overwhelmed by the physical demands of parenting, you aren’t alone. 

Updated Jul. 03, 2024
children looking at their phones

3 tips for parenting in the AI boom, from a Millennial mom raising a Gen Alpha son

How do we encourage our kids to work hard, do for themselves and use their own creative energy and mental labor to excel when nearly everything in their young lives can be automated, outsourced or generated?

Updated Jul. 03, 2024
Suki Waterhouse performing

Suki Waterhouse calls criticism over playing Coachella 6 weeks postpartum ‘an insane thing’

"Every mum's morality is in question so much, not just from yourself, but from society," she said.

Updated Jul. 03, 2024
Mom talks about sharing toys at the park

This mom’s controversial take on sharing toys at the park is going viral

"How about we leave the toys at home or be willing to share those toys?"

Updated Jul. 03, 2024
Jenna Bush Hager and her son

Jenna Bush Hager jokes she’s ‘a little humiliated’ by her son’s response to seeing her naked

Jenna’s admission sparked a conversation about being naked around kids with her co-host, Hoda Kotb.

Updated Jul. 02, 2024
best phones for kids 24 - Motherly

The best phones for kids to keep them safely connected

Parental controls are just one of many features on these phones for kids.

Updated Mar. 16, 2025
Baby being spoon-fed

Study shows no significant nutritional differences in baby-led weaning vs. spoon-feeding

Babies consumed the same number of calories whether they fed themselves solids or were spoon-fed.

Updated Jul. 02, 2024
mom holding child's hand while child is skating

Watching my children struggle has been the hardest part of parenting—here’s how I do it

I have come to realize my job as a mother is to help my children build a lifelong practice of feeling all the feels—especially the hard ones.

Updated Jul. 09, 2024
×