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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.

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Pregnancy

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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
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

Cardi B
Pregnancy

Cardi B opened up about prenatal depression—and she’s helping moms feel less alone

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
Pregnancy, Celebrity News, News
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
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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Sloane Stephens opens up about freezing her eggs
Women's Health

Tennis star Sloane Stephens wants pro athletes to be able to freeze their eggs without impacts on their rankings

As the only elite-level tennis player who has been open about freezing her eggs, Stephens is championing reproductive health education in the professional sports world.

Updated Jun. 13, 2024
Women's Health, Getting Pregnant
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Celebrity News

The Sandy Hook survivors are graduating—and they’re advocating for gun control

"I think we can't forget … that there is a whole chunk of our class missing."

Updated Jun. 13, 2024
Celebrity News
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Celebrity News

Olivia Wilde’s 7-year-old daughter has the best attitude about crushing on boys

“That’s my girl,” the proud mom wrote.

Updated Jun. 13, 2024
Celebrity News
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Celebrity News

Céline Dion practices ‘crisis drills’ with her twins amid her battle with rare syndrome

After receiving her diagnosis, the singer says she “did not want my kids to be scared."

Updated Jun. 13, 2024
Celebrity News
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Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules

6 expert tips to help you meet your breastfeeding goals

Breastfeeding is natural, but that doesn't mean it's easy.

Updated Jul. 09, 2024
Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules, Motherly Stories
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Baby Names

Baby names inspired by ‘Bridgerton’ for your own little Gentle Reader

From Charlotte to Penelope and Colin to Kate, these are the hottest names from the hottest show.

Updated Jun. 04, 2024
Baby Names, Entertainment
Target bestsellers
Home Shopping Guides

16 Target best-sellers we’d never regret adding to our carts

With budgets tightening, we can't just toss anything into those cheerful red carts.

Updated Jun. 12, 2024
Home Shopping Guides, Beauty & Style Shopping Guides
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News

Almost 1 in 3 kids are chronically absent from school—and they can’t catch up

Schools (and kids) are still struggling with persistent absences.

Updated Jun. 12, 2024
News
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Nutrition

Why I fully embrace ‘toddler dinner’—even as a dietitian

No cooking, zero prep, minimal cleanup. Have I sold you yet?

Updated Jun. 11, 2024
Nutrition, Toddler Nutrition
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News

Parents share hilarious reasons to justify having more kids to strangers in viral video

“I really want a bedtime routine that takes up the whole night.”

Updated Jun. 12, 2024
News, Viral & Trending
Serenity puffs and Lesser Evil puffs
News

‘Concerning’ levels of lead found in popular brands of puffs—what parents need to know

Certain brands of puffs aren't healthy after all, according to new Consumer Reports findings.

Updated Jun. 12, 2024
News
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Viral & Trending

Former ‘Bachelor’ star says it’s okay to ‘hate pregnancy’—even if you’ve struggled with infertility

“It's okay if it’s really hard,” she wrote, “and you don’t have to pretend that it’s all perfect all the time.”

Updated Jun. 12, 2024
Viral & Trending, Getting Pregnant, Infertility
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Children's Health

Would you try a no-rules dinner with your kids?

If your kids are in an eating rut, try switching up mealtime like in this viral moment.

Updated Jun. 11, 2024
Children's Health
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Work & Motherhood

Meet the mom changing the script on working motherhood in Japan

Shoko Fujiwara wants women to live life the way they want to.

Updated Jun. 11, 2024
Work & Motherhood, Motherly Stories
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Viral & Trending

‘ACOTAR’ baby names are bringing your favorite fantasy characters to life

Have you heard any of these baby names at the playground yet?

Updated Jul. 05, 2024
Viral & Trending
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Life

“Get yourself a snack” and other sage advice for making it through the day from Instagram sensation Caitlin Murray (aka Big Time Adulting)

"Any time you have the ability to like laugh at yourself or laugh at the craziness–it really changes your mindset."

Updated Jun. 11, 2024
Life, Child Shopping Guide
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Viral & Trending

These parents are blaming their daughter for getting left behind by their cruise ship

"I wanted to scream that they were not going to inconvenience 3,998 people because two could not understand what a schedule was."

Updated Jun. 11, 2024
Viral & Trending
Dad's gentle parenting moment went viral
Viral & Trending

Dad’s gentle parenting moment caught on camera is healing hearts all over the internet

"It's hard growing up, learning these hard lessons, and you're doing a good job."

Updated Jun. 11, 2024
Viral & Trending
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Celebrity News

Parents everywhere will relate to HGTV star Erin Napier’s bittersweet feelings about her youngest

“We’re losing her babyness but getting real, sweet, thoughtful conversations in exchange,” she wrote.

Updated Jun. 11, 2024
Celebrity News
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Travel

How to pump and not dump while traveling without your baby

Investing in a TSA-friendly 20-hour portable breast milk cooler, like the MilKeeper by Mila’s Keeper, is essential for protecting your milk against spoilage and spills.

Updated Jun. 18, 2024
Travel
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