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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

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 & 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

moms sharing experiences abound financial dependency

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

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

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

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

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

The motherly podcast Chrissy Teigen interview

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

Pregnancy

A maternal-health expert explains why Cardi B’s honesty about pregnancy depression matters

She admitted that thoughts of raising her baby alone and losing her partner’s companionship spiralled into sadness and depression.

Updated Oct. 09, 2025

Pregnancy, Celebrity News, News

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

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

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

A maternal-health expert explains why Cardi B’s honesty about pregnancy depression matters

Updated Oct. 09, 2025

Pregnancy, Celebrity News, News

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

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

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.

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

Viral & Trending

The car ride that turned into emergency delivery—and somehow, everyone stayed calm

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Pregnancy

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

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 & 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

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

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.

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.

State of Motherhood

This time-lapse proves moms are never off the clock

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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.

Mom Hacks

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

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Motherly Stories

When you’re 42 weeks pregnant

I’ve been 42 weeks pregnant. 3 times.

Updated Nov. 07, 2022

Motherly Stories, Third Trimester

Life

Life is better with less: 7 reasons moms need minimalism

1. Less cleaning. Need I say more?

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Life

Parenting

6 important life lessons my toddler taught me

1. If you’re persistent enough, you will usually get what you want

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Parenting, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play

First Trimester

10 loving things you can do for your baby in the first trimester

1. Survive.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022

First Trimester, Pregnancy

Life

That sweet little beat: What to know about miscarriage risk now that baby’s heart is beating

Let’s talk about miscarriages a bit, and some ways to release a bit of the stress you may be feeling about them.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Life

Dana Haim’s Neutral Nursery

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

Updated Jan. 15, 2022

Life, Home, Home Decor

Motherly

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

Motherly

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

Motherly

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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

Motherly

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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