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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

Pregnancy

White House links Tylenol in pregnancy to autism—what moms really need to know

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

Children's Health

Florida considers ending school vaccine mandates—AAP shares concerns for kids

What does this change mean for kids in the classroom, and how can families stay protected if the policy moves forward?

Updated Sep. 08, 2025

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

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

A rare, candid account of pregnancy loss, plus gentle resources for parents carrying grief privately.

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

Miscarriage & Loss, Celebrity News, Getting Pregnant, News

Toddler

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

Toddler, News, Parenting, 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.

Parenting

Why thousands of parents are obsessed with this playful lesson on ‘minding your business’

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

Mom hits record as her son shares a truth about parenting that’s stopping people mid-scroll

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Viral & Trending

Mom braces for chaos—but her toddler’s response to the crying baby stuns her

Updated Oct. 03, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Toddler

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

Parenting

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

Parenting

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

Parenting

Toddler

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

Toddler, News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

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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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Dana Haim’s Neutral Nursery

Our fave pom-pom expert shows off her personal nursery style.

Updated Jan. 15, 2022

Life, Home, Home Decor

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Getting so big! —9 month old

Mom like a champion today. Baby isn't the only one who's growing up. Look at you—in charge of an sweet tiny human who trusts and adores you completely. When did you both get so big? Mother. Superhero. Changer-Of-The-Diaper-While-Baby-Wiggles-Away Extraordinaire. XO, TeamMotherly P.S. You more than earned a reward for rocking #momlife this week. May we suggest Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams—an artisan ice-cream ? delivery service that is 100% pure yum. Because you're worth it. Baby this week: Around 9 months most babies start to pull to stand. Try this: Encourage baby's standing (she may start in her crib, so make sure it's at the lowest setting) and you'll soon find her cruising across low-level furniture. Catch her while you can!

Updated Nov. 30, 2022

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Life

What Trump Means for Pregnancy Discrimination in the Workplace

How the new administration’s policy might affect your pregnancy.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Life, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

Having children saved my life

I didn’t care about prestige. All I cared about was my little girl.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Parenting

Pregnancy

I Didn’t Love Being Pregnant

When you have a normal pregnancy, but you still don’t enjoy it.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Pregnancy

Parenting

Flying As a Pumping Mom

4 tips to make pumping while flying a breeze.

Updated Jan. 24, 2017

Parenting

Toddler

Toddler acting up? Relax, mama—she’s normal

The early years are about teaching, not punishing.

Updated Jan. 06, 2022

Toddler, Parenting, Toddler Learn & Play

Life

The unexpected reason marriage improved my finances

What “for richer or poorer” meant for my young husband + me.

Updated Nov. 30, 2022

Life, Career & Money

Motherly

It’s perfection —your 5-month-old baby

They say a mother's work is never done. We say—hire a once-a-month house cleaner, put your MIL on laundry duty, make your partner give you a night off, and take a break to do something that YOU love. Just for you. Just for fun. A mother's work is never done—unless she says, "I'm clocking out!" and makes it happen. The time to practice self-care is now. XO, TeamMotherly P.S. Wondering what to do with your precious day/night/hour off? Try our new mother's self-care checklist for some inspired ideas. Baby this week: Baby is starting to jabber! Try this: Respond to her conversation as if you know exactly what she's saying. And although she's more likely to belt out "dada" before "mama," bond this week by telling her all about her lovely mother. "Mama is going out to dinner with her friends!"

Updated Nov. 30, 2022

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Life

Arielle Haspel’s Pregnancy Style

Bump envy!

Updated Jan. 21, 2022

Life, Beauty & Style, Style

Parenting

The difference between baby #1, #2 and #3

Reading list for baby #3: How-to survive manuals.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Parenting

Parenting

When drop-off breaks my heart: A letter to my child’s day care team

Grateful doesn’t even begin to cover it.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Parenting, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play

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Putting my big girl pants on —9-week-old-baby

We're not ones to brag—but you made a human with your body, gave birth and kept her alive for two straight months? You're kind of a big deal. ? Motherhood gives you superpowers—supersonic hearing, efficiency at work, the ability to change a diaper in the dark, and a depth of love you've never known. What you do with those newfound powers? Well, that's entirely up to you. XO, TeamMotherly P.S. Not quite back to pre-pregnancy pants yet? (Neither are we.) Look chic during this transition period with a few new pieces from LeTote, a clothing subscription service that lets you rent an amazing everyday wardrobe. Use code MOTHERLY25 for $25 off your first month's membership. Baby this week: You'll start to soon see the beginning of hand-eye coordination. Try this: Promote coordination—Help your tot gently stroke a household pet, dangle a textured, crinkly toy for those little hands to swat, or lay baby on an activity gym and let her reach for overhead toys.

Updated Nov. 23, 2022

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