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Child Learn & Play

25 phrases to inspire confidence in your child

5. "You can do hard things."

Updated Oct. 01, 2025

Child Learn & Play, Child, Parenting

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Parenting

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

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Car Seat Safety

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

Updated Oct. 02, 2025

Car Seat Safety, News, Parenting, Safety

News

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

News, Motherly

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

Updated Oct. 06, 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

Parenting

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

Parenting, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Safety

Health & Wellness

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

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

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

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

Pregnancy, News

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

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

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Celebrity News

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

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

Postpartum

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

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

Postpartum, News

Parenting

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

Kid reacts to teacher's email to his parents

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

Viral & Trending, News, Parenting

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.

Viral & Trending

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

Updated Oct. 06, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Parenting, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play

Viral & Trending

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

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Parenting

Miscarriage & Loss

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

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

Miscarriage & Loss, Celebrity News, Getting Pregnant, News

Parenting

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

Viral & Trending, News, Parenting

Viral & Trending

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

Viral & Trending, News, Parenting, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play

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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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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Caitlin Murray explains why she’s never engaged in ‘imaginary play’ with her three kids, sparking debate

“There is NEVER only one right way to do something,” she says.

Updated Jun. 27, 2024

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Health & Wellness

It’s OK if you don’t love your swimsuit body

I’m focusing on body-neutrality instead of body-positivity this season.

Updated Jun. 27, 2024

Health & Wellness, Life

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From on-screen adventures to playtime magic, “Unicorn Academy” delivers the extraordinary this summer

Sophia and Wildstar are back—and we can’t wait.

Updated Jun. 28, 2024

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I was conflicted about having a third child—here’s what I’ve learned during my daughter’s first year

Our life is busier and louder, but it is also so much brighter now that she’s here.

Updated Jun. 26, 2024

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Shawn Johnson East says spending the Olympics with her family is ‘better’ than winning

"Being able to share that part of my life with my kids a little bit seems pretty cool"

Updated Jun. 26, 2024

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News

CPSC recalls 21 million Miniverse toy sets for possible skin, eye and lung irritation

Liquid resin contained in the toys can irritate skin, eyes and respiratory systems when touched or inhaled, experts said.

Updated Jun. 26, 2024

News, Safety

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News

Disney is changing its ‘skip-the-line’ system—everything you need to know before your summer trip

One major bonus: you won’t be racing to open the app before the sun comes up on your park days.

Updated Jun. 26, 2024

News

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Celebrity News

Christina Applegate’s 13-year-old daughter shares the ‘uncomfortable’ way her mom helped her understand MS pain

The actress was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2021, and she’s been open about her health journey every step of the way.

Updated Jun. 26, 2024

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Travel

Mom lists smart tips to share with your kids if they get lost

“Good parents lose kids. Good kids get lost.”

Updated Jun. 26, 2024

Travel

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Mattel is releasing a mini version of the Mojo Dojo Casa House Barbie Dream House

It's a Kenovation.

Updated Jun. 25, 2024

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News

U.S. Surgeon General emphasizes the seriousness of gun violence: ‘It’s a kids’ issue’

“We have the opportunity to take [gun violence] out of the realm of politics and put it into the realm of public health,” he said.

Updated Jun. 25, 2024

News, Children's Health

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Celebrity News

Robert Pattinson gushes about his 3-month-old daughter and how he’s ‘already’ discovering her ‘personality’

"I can kinda see who she is already."

Updated Jun. 24, 2024

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Celebrity News

Surprise! Mindy Kaling shares sweet news of her 3rd baby—and reveals her name

"She’s the best birthday present I could’ve ever imagined."

Updated Jun. 24, 2024

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Miscarriage & Loss

Navigating pregnancy loss after the loss of my mother

I worked through the emotions of that miscarriage by telling myself that whoever that little baby was, he or she is up there baking cookies and gardening while my mom is telling them all about me.

Updated Jun. 24, 2024

Miscarriage & Loss

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Pookie is pregnant! TikTok’s Jett and Campbell Puckett are expecting their first baby

Pookie is looking extra fire tonight—she's pregnant!

Updated Jun. 24, 2024

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Baby Names

These whimsical Disney baby names are climbing in popularity

New data shows that Disney-inspired monikers are on the rise. From Merida to Moana, there’s a magical baby name to suit your little one among the bunch.

Updated Jun. 24, 2024

Baby Names

Teen Health

Are teens consuming too much caffeine?

A new national poll shows that 1 in 4 teens are consuming caffeine daily. But many parents say they don’t know the safe or appropriate caffeine levels for teens.

Updated Jun. 24, 2024

Teen Health, Teen Nutrition