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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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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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Travel

How the travel expert does it: Samantha Brown’s money-saving family trip hacks

Contrary to popular belief, you don't need to go broke making lasting memories.

Updated Jun. 04, 2024

Travel, Child Shopping Guide

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News

Today is ‘Register a Mom to Vote Day’: And it couldn’t be easier

Ready to vote like a mother? "Everyone wins when mothers are supported," says the co-founder and CEO of Chamber of Mothers.

Updated Jun. 04, 2024

News

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News

The U.S. maternal mortality rate is shockingly high—can improved midwife accessibility help?

The bleak maternal mortality rate in the US disproportionately affects Black women.

Updated Jun. 05, 2024

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Celebrity News

Ryan Reynolds shares his ‘really important’ parenting lesson about losing

"People tend to only talk about their wins. But I think it's really important for your kids in particular to know that you lose."

Updated Jun. 04, 2024

Celebrity News

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Finding a routine with a new baby is hard. Here’s how Dr. Brown’s bottles can make it easier

4 tips to finding your daily flow.

Updated Jun. 04, 2024

Our Partners, Baby, Baby Feeding Tips, Parenting

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FDA warns parents about Crecelac infant formula—what parents need to know about the recall

The alert is for Crecelac Infant Powdered Goat Milk Infant Formula.

Updated Jun. 04, 2024

News

Viral & Trending

Sweet co-parenting moment at gender reveal goes viral—and we love to see it

This is how you do a blended family.

Updated Jun. 04, 2024

Viral & Trending

Motherly Stories

Here’s to the ‘middle moms’ who are navigating motherhood between preschool and prom

Middle moms are straddling two worlds.

Updated Jun. 03, 2024

Motherly Stories, Parenting

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Life

Don’t feel guilty about not being a ‘busy mom’ this summer

Being busy is not a badge of honor.

Updated Jun. 06, 2023

Life, Mental Health

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Motherly Stories

To the teen girls at the swimming pool

Don’t worry; this isn’t going to be one of those letters.

Updated Jun. 05, 2023

Motherly Stories, Teen

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Celebrity News

Chip and Joanna Gaines don’t let their kids have social media until college—here’s why

Chip and Joanna Gaines don't allow their kids on social media until right before they start college—"it’s a challenge."

Updated Jun. 03, 2024

Celebrity News

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Relationships

Effective communication requires good listening: Here’s the key to improving ALL your relationships

Life revolves around relationships. Listening well is key to fostering good relationships with others, which also translates into overall happiness.

Updated Jun. 03, 2024

Relationships

Celebrity News

Mandy Moore shows off baby bump after announcing she’s having her own ‘Big 3’

The “This Is Us” alum paid perfect tribute to the beloved series in her pregnancy announcement.

Updated Jun. 03, 2024

Celebrity News

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The baby-friendly cure-all product hiding in your medicine cabinet

Hear me out: You truly can use Vaseline on just about anything.

Updated May. 30, 2024

Baby Shopping Guide

Mom talks about being judged at grocery store

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Mom shamed by grocery store cashier for letting her kid eat snacks before paying

To snack or not to snack in the grocery store without paying first?

Updated May. 31, 2024

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Dad helps postpartum wife in TikTok video

Viral & Trending

This dad helping his wife postpartum is going viral—and for good reason

Partners of postpartum moms, take note.

Updated May. 31, 2024

Viral & Trending, Mental Health, Women's Health

Maternity

Planning your maternity photoshoot? A celeb photographer shares her best tips

Beka Price, Utah's top maternity and newborn photographer, shares her expert tips for planning an unforgettable maternity photoshoot. Get invaluable advice from the photographer trusted by celebrities like Mykayla Skinner and Pharaoh Brown.

Updated May. 31, 2024

Maternity