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The influencer baby names making it from our FYP to actual birth certificates

Could Addison be the new Ashley?

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New poll reveals how little freedom kids have today—and why experts say it’s hurting them

Digital devices are deeply embedded in modern childhood, and the Harris Poll shows just how much they shape kids’ daily lives.

Updated Sep. 02, 2025

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Why pets are drawn to pregnant bellies—and what it means for baby

As their paws pressed down, her unborn baby kicked back, as if saying hello to his furry siblings.

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Ticks can hide in lashes: simple steps for after-outdoor checks and when to seek care

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Mississippi declares emergency as infant deaths rise—the crisis every parent should know about

Since 2014, more than 3,500 Mississippi infants have died before their first birthday.

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Phones are out of class—now what? a mom’s guide to school phone bans

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How Blueland’s founder makes sustainable back-to-school shopping effortless and affordable

Her advice stems from real experience as both a mother and an entrepreneur who's tested countless products in search of ones that actually work for real families.

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Navigating Vaccination: Tips and Information for Moms

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China develops pregnancy robot to support families facing infertility

Unlike an incubator that supports premature babies, this robot would replicate the entire gestational process from conception to delivery.

Updated Aug. 19, 2025

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Baby Names

The influencer baby names making it from our FYP to actual birth certificates

Could Addison be the new Ashley?

Updated Sep. 02, 2025

Baby Names

Pregnancy

Pregnant moms are losing safe places to give birth—and rural families are paying the price

Because in parts of rural America, it’s not just hard to find a place to give birth. It’s becoming nearly impossible.

Updated Aug. 08, 2025

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Why stress during pregnancy affects your baby’s gut health

“The upshot is that pregnant women should be pampered if we want the best for their babies.”

Updated Jul. 31, 2025

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French baby names are having a moment—and Olivia Culpo’s pick shows exactly why

French baby names offer a quiet magic that touches on meaning, sound, and feeling all at once.

Updated Jul. 17, 2025

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Penn Badgley quietly introduces his new role: dad of twins

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Viral video captures firstborn crashing baby’s giggle session with a laugh no one will forget

Psychologists suggest that sibling rivalry and attention-seeking behaviors are common as children navigate their roles within the family.

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

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Indoor princesses unite—this little girl’s viral camping review has parents everywhere rolling

“It’s dirty here. I want to go home.”

Updated Sep. 04, 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.

Toddler

This little girl’s bedtime clapback proves kids always have the last word

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

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This toddler’s adorable viral confession reveals why young children sometimes stash snacks

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

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$1,650 in the U.S. vs. $120 in Sweden: How one video highlights the daycare gap that’s frustrating parents

Updated Sep. 03, 2025

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Toddler

This little girl’s bedtime clapback proves kids always have the last word

“Kids always know exactly how to cut you down at bedtime 😂.”

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

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Toddler Sleep

This viral blankie story proves kids know exactly what they need to feel safe

When the youngest gets attention, the oldest often steps in with their own showstopper act.

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

Toddler Sleep, Parenting, Toddler

Viral & Trending

$1,650 in the U.S. vs. $120 in Sweden: How one video highlights the daycare gap that’s frustrating parents

The comparison has struck a nerve and sparked conversations about what kind of daycare system parents deserve.

Updated Sep. 03, 2025

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Back To School

Parents say they’ll go into debt to help kids fit in—here’s how to navigate back-to-school pressure

Parents of K–12 and college students plan to spend an average of $741 this year—$200 more than last year.

Updated Sep. 03, 2025

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Let’s go —23-month-old

Get it girl. How did this even happen: In a few short weeks, your baby will be a two-year-old! The good news: Two is so not terrible. (In fact, two is kind of adorable.) The honest truth: It is still a lot of work. Warm up those mama muscles. You're about to negotiate with someone just under three-feet-tall. XO, TeamMotherly P.S. The sweetest second birthday invitations are at Minted. Toddler this week: Around now, your little one starts speaking in short sentences like, "Mama go." Try this: Repeat your toddler's sentences back to her to develop her conversation skills, "You want mama to go downstairs now? Okay baby, nightie night!"

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

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Jump on it —22-month-old

My kids are the reason I wake up. Really early. Every morning. Try this mama: go to sleep. We all make sure that our toddlers get enough rest every night, so why deprive ourselves of the gift of rest? The dishes, work projects and even favorite Netflix shows can wait. Discover the magic of going to bed early. (No, really. Try it.). XO, TeamMotherly P.S. Arianna Huffington's new venture, Thrive, features sleep apps, resting tips and products to help you feel more balanced throughout the day. We love her 'Goodnight Smartphone' spoof on 'Goodnight Moon.' Nightie night! . Toddler this week: Your little one loves testing gravity—and your limits—by jumping. He's also refining his motor skills. Try this: Leverage that jumping power to get his toddler energy out. Try a kids gym. Do the hokey pokey. Practice hopscotch.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

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You’re beautiful —22-month-old

Motherhood makes us feel beautiful. Yes, it's intense to be so needed (all the time), but it's also just so meaningful. From feeding meals to bathing, cuddling to reading—a child's needs are constant, but simple and achievable. A mama feeds, cleans, plays, teaches, cuddles, kisses. It's a beautiful thing to be so loved and so wanted. XO, TeamMotherly P.S. We adore all of Aden + Anais blankets, but especially this merino wool edition for snuggles in your toddler's bed. Toddler this week: Your tot understands way more words than she can say. Try this: Keep narrating the world around you both, and asking for her input, even if you have to interpret gestures or partly-formed sentences.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

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Life

New mama to-do list: Learn how to love my baby ?

The newborn season is heartbreakingly short, and I was determined to enjoy as many moments as I could—and I did.

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Life

Our Favorite Fashionable Moms on Instagram

Follow these stylish mamas and let them inspire your daily look.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

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I’m Not Thinking about Beyonce’s Twins

I’m moving on with my life. I swear.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

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The stay-at-home secret: I stay at home + I earn an income, too

Nap time = work time.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Parenting

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So many feels —22-month-old

You're stronger than you think. Being a toddler is exhausting. One moment you're giggling like a lunatic because you're throwing your dinner across the dining room, and the next you're bawling your eyes out because mommy said, "No throwing food!" When your little one feels all the feels this week, may you keep your cool and carry on. You've got this. XO, TeamMotherly P.S. Dylbug's personalized plates are THE CUTEST way to make meals special. Toddler this week: Your little one's emotions can be all over the map as he starts to feel big things. Try this: Label the emotions that your little one is feeling to help him understand + cope.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

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On the run —22-month-old

This house runs of coffee, Paw Patrol and love. Toddlers will keep you on your toes. From messes to spills to health hiccups, mothering a growing child is not for the faint of heart. Fortunately, you have a big heart—and it's full of big love. XO, TeamMotherly P.S. We love Stride Rite's sturdy shoes for our little runners—they've even held up for multiple kids! Toddler this week: Your little one can develop sudden fears of things like the bath, dogs or new neighbors. Try this: Do your best to comfort your child without magnifying the fear. "Yes, the puppy dog is loud. Can you wave hi to the doggie?"

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

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It’s the best —21-month-old

My mom is the best—your kid. Relax, mama: You don't have to be perfect to be the perfect mother for your child. You just need to show up each day and support and love on your little person. Love means sometimes saying 'no.' Love means taking care of yourself, too. Love means creating a safe space for your baby to grow. So you're already rocking this awesome momlife thing. We all love you just the way you are. XO, TeamMotherly P.S. Finding an activity you enjoy doing with your child is the best. Maybe it's a favorite book you both enjoy. Maybe it's mommy + me yoga. Maybe it's a special lunch date. Toddler this week: Fine motor skills are all the rage this month for your babe. Try this: Tin trains, cars and things-that-go become suddenly fascinating—go with it.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

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It’s all yours —21-month-old

The secret to having it all is believing you already do. The phrase "working mother" is redundant. —Jane Sellman. Can we get a praise hands emoji for that nugget of truth? When it comes to navigating career + kids, the most important thing is that you feel fulfilled by whatever it is that you chose to do. And with more women than ever making money from home, working remotely, or kicking off careers as entrepreneurs, the working world is your oyster. XO, TeamMotherly P.S. Need a diaper bag that doubles as a work bag? We dig Skip*Hop's Greenwich Backpack Diaper Bag. Toddler this week: Early shape recognition takes shape. Try this: Use a shape sorter to help refine motor skills and learn their circles from their squares.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

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What really matters —21-month-old

The best way to get stuff done is to simply begin.

Updated Feb. 19, 2025

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Updated Oct. 12, 2021

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Big girl pants —21-month-old

Put your pants on. Nothing like a toddler negotiation to get your day started the right way. Okay tiny person—don't wear pants. Pick your battles, mama. Those chubby little legs are super adorable anyway. XO, TeamMotherly P.S. Toddler this week: As two approaches, it's super common for your toddler to begin testing your limits. Try this: Avoid conflict by helping your child feel empowered. Encourage choices. Pick your battles. And keep calm.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

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All the energies —21-month-old

Carpe caffeine. Toddlers wake up fully charged. Moms? Not so much. May you seize the day, the caffeine, the nap, the promotion, the night on the couch watching your favorite movie. You've got this. XO, TeamMotherly P.S. We love classic blocks—the perfect toy for toddlers to teens (seriously). This Melissa + Doug set comes with the perfect storage tray too. Toddler this week: Your child loves to dismantle things—it's in her tiny scientist DNA! Try this: Your little one is also capable of helping to put things back together, so after she knocks over that pile of blocks, encourage her to put them back where they belong. All better!

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

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You want it ☑️—20-month-old

If you want it, work for it. Pregnancy is hard work. Caring for a newborn is exhausting. Toddlers are little tornados. Motherhood is a marathon. So we already know you're not afraid of really digging in and sacrificing for what you want. Whatever it is you're working for this week, we hope you go all the way, mama. XO, TeamMotherly P.S. Babywearing is still a thing—even for toddlers. We love wearing our babes on our backs using the ErgoBaby carrier. Keep calm + carry on. Toddler this week: Lots of toddlers go through a "carry me" phase, where she needs the security of holding mama close. Try this: As much as possible, indulge your little one. By creating these secure attachments, especially when your child needs it the most, you're actually laying the groundwork for a more independent young adult.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

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Time to grow —20-month-old

Find the silver lining. Some days you mom like a boss: Your laundry is folded, your work is done, your kids are happy, mama gets a date night, and you feel like you're on top of the world. (Thank you, coffee ☕️.) And some days your laundry overflows, your kids color on the walls (with Sharpie!), your inbox backs up, you argue with your partner, and you feel like running away from home. #CYA. Welcome to motherhood. Beyond the Pinterest-perfect ideas, is the messy, beautiful reality of loving yourself and your family, imperfections and all. XO, TeamMotherly P.S. Toddler this week: Your little explorer needs to get outside. Try this: Unstructured time outside is good for baby's health and brain development. Take a stroll, play in the dirt (yes really!) and let your little one explore the joys of raindrops.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

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Just in time ⏰—20-month-old

Time is not measured by clocks but by moments. What is time? And why does it seem to shift in motherhood? See Exhibit A—Things that go on forever: Getting your kids to put their shoes on, bedtime stalling and the Caillou theme song. ? Things that fly by: The baby stage, date night and your morning to sleep in. Motherhood messes with the space-time continuum, which is all the more reason we're soaking up what's special about every single stage. Help us Albert Einstein, because babies don't keep. XO, TeamMotherly P.S. Want to pick up some all-in-one baby + kid items that stand the test of time? These 6 money-saving products grow with your child, and are Motherly tested + loved. Toddler this week: Your little one has likely dropped a morning nap. It's ok if yours still takes one, but most are 1-nap-kiddos by 20 months. Try this: Keep the afternoon nap time as consistent as possible to help your little get quickly get to rest. Naps should be at least an hour.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

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I like the way you work it —20 month old

No coffee, no workee. We know your career has gone through some changes since you've become a mom. It might be time for you to re-evaluate your current situation and figure out what it is you really want. And if you want flex work, more pay and more ownership of your career, well, ask for it.XO, TeamMotherly P.S. Toddler this week: Toddlers can't help but find joy exactly where they are. Try this: Follow your tot's interests and engage him exactly where he is, even if that means pretending to find a paper towel roll absolutely fascinating.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

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Time out —20-month-old

Log out, shut down, turn it off. MAMA NEEDS A VACAY. Seriously—when is the next time you're giving yourself a no-joke, no kids, alone-time break? Put it on your calendar. Studies show that even just knowing that you have planned time off can help to relieve stress now. So go on, it's time mama. Make vacation happen. XO, TeamMotherly P.S. Kid and Coe helps you locate family-friendly vacation properties around the world. It's like AirBnB for your little crew. Toddler this week: Bath time is a powerful time for learning for your little scientist. Try this: Boon's Building Bath Pipes are an amazing STEM starter kit.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

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