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This surprising pregnancy snack could cut your baby’s allergy risk—here’s what to know

If you’ve been craving avocados, you’re not just fueling your body with healthy fats—you might also be supporting your baby’s immune system in a seriously powerful way.

Updated Apr. 23, 2025

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

News

Calling all mamas—take our 2025 State of Motherhood survey

Motherhood can be so many things—and we want to know what it's like for you.

Updated Feb. 27, 2024

News

Child Shopping Guide

The mom’s guide to tween stink: 8 kid-friendly deodorants they’ll want to use

Middle school gives them enough to worry about.

Updated Apr. 22, 2025

Child Shopping Guide, Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

News

Buford the brave: Hero dog finds missing toddler 7 miles from home in Arizona wilderness

In a heart-stopping story with the happiest ending, a loyal ranch dog named Buford is being hailed a hero after finding a missing toddler who had wandered seven miles away from his home in the rural Arizona wilderness.

Updated Apr. 23, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Baby

This surprising pregnancy snack could cut your baby’s allergy risk—here’s what to know

Updated Apr. 23, 2025

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

Health & Wellness

No one made diapers for his daughter—so this dad launched his own brand

When Brady Crandall’s daughter was born with a brain injury called hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), he never expected he’d one day be founding a diaper company.

Updated Apr. 21, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health

Health & Wellness

The ‘mental health walk’ that wasn’t: this mom’s viral tiktok is our collective parenting nightmare

Perese-Cullen's viral TikTok with 475K views that's making moms everywhere snort-laugh through their exhaustion.

Updated Apr. 18, 2025

Health & Wellness, Mental Health, News, Viral & Trending

Health & Wellness

How the medical system hurts black mothers—and what community leaders are doing to fix it

April 11-17th is Black Maternal Health Week, and this year’s theme emphasizes the power of Black-led perinatal, maternal, and reproductive health organizations to drive systemic change and foster community healing.

Updated Apr. 17, 2025

Health & Wellness, Women's Health

Women's Health

Pregnant mom felt one strange symptom—ChatGPT told her to act fast, and it saved her and her baby

The question was casual—“Why does my jaw feel tight?”—but what happened next was anything but.

Updated Apr. 14, 2025

Women's Health, Health & Wellness, News, Pregnancy, Third Trimester, Viral & Trending

Health & Wellness

Fisher-Price recalls more than 250,000 stroller toys due to choking hazard

Fisher-Price has issued a recall of approximately 253,000 Brunch & Go stroller toys after discovering they could pose a choking risk to little ones.

Updated Apr. 15, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health

Pregnancy

30% of maternal deaths happen after 6 weeks—but most are preventable

From 2018 to 2022, pregnancy-related deaths rose by nearly 28% in the U.S.

Updated Apr. 23, 2025

Pregnancy, Birth

Women's Health

Pregnant mom felt one strange symptom—ChatGPT told her to act fast, and it saved her and her baby

The question was casual—“Why does my jaw feel tight?”—but what happened next was anything but.

Updated Apr. 14, 2025

Women's Health, Health & Wellness, News, Pregnancy, Third Trimester, Viral & Trending

Viral & Trending

Pregnant teacher pauses math lesson to share a moment with her baby—her students’ reaction says it all

“My class is ALWAYS trying to watch her move, so when she was super active during math, we had to stop and watch,” says the video.

Updated Apr. 11, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Pregnancy

Women's Health

Spicing up your pregnancy: How chili may lower gestational diabetes risk

Recent research suggests that incorporating chili into your diet might offer unexpected benefits, particularly in reducing the risk of gestational diabetes.

Updated Apr. 02, 2025

Women's Health, Health & Wellness, Pregnancy

News

Gen Z nurse quietly honors every baby she’s delivered—and her method is leaving people in tears

Updated Apr. 23, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

Mom says no to another dog—until a senior rescue “chooses” her teen

In a TikTok video that's capturing hearts across social media, Rodriguez documented her teenage daughter's immediate and profound connection with a senior husky mix.

Updated Apr. 23, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

Two divorced moms move in together to raise their kids—what happens next surprises even them

When that TikTok from @s__june first crossed my feed, showing two best friends tackling household chores and parenting together after their divorces, I almost dropped my phone out of sheer jealousy.

Updated Apr. 23, 2025

News, 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.

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Here are all the celebrity babies born in 2021!

Wait until you hear her queenly name!

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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.”

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.

News

Buford the brave: Hero dog finds missing toddler 7 miles from home in Arizona wilderness

Updated Apr. 23, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

A baby in the corner, someone swiping Hinge, divorce jokes in the air—welcome to girls night in your 30s

Updated Apr. 21, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

12 dads show up for an Easter egg hunt—then realize they’re the eggs

Updated Apr. 21, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

25 people reveal the tiny acts of love from childhood they’ll never forget—and now do for their kids

Across Reddit, users shared moving stories from their childhoods that reveal one powerful truth: it’s not about being a perfect parent. It’s about showing up.

Updated Apr. 21, 2025

Parenting, Life, Motherly Stories

Toddler

She waited seven days—and her reaction to dad’s return is everything

The video, titled “POV: Daddy’s come back from shift,” resonated with millions—and not just because it’s adorable.

Updated Apr. 17, 2025

Toddler, Parenting

Parenting

15-month-old Annie is already crushing job interviews, according to the internet

In a quick-fire Q&A with her mom, Annie answers a series of questions with surprising confidence for her age.

Updated Apr. 16, 2025

Parenting, Motherly, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play, Toddler Milestones

Food

Target recalls baby food over lead concerns—here’s what parents should do

Over 25,000 units of Good & Gather Baby Pea, Zucchini, Kale & Thyme Vegetable Purée—sold exclusively at Target—have been recalled due to concerns about elevated lead levels.

Updated Apr. 16, 2025

Food, Parenting, Safety

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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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Parenting

Spotting a speech delay in your child—and what to do next

Is a visit with a speech-language specialist in order? Look for these signs in your child's language.

Updated Aug. 11, 2023

Parenting, Child, Child Milestones

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Toddler Milestones

Calm mama: The 2 techniques that teach toddlers to handle their emotions

Two go-to moves for helping your tot express difficult feelings.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023

Toddler Milestones, Parenting, Toddler

Life

Skinny Mom’s Caribbean jerk chicken with mango salsa

The mango salsa in this dish really adds a Caribbean flair. Perfect to serve for an outdoor party.

Updated Oct. 11, 2021

Life

Life

Skinny Mom’s southern shrimp and grits

These grits are so creamy and cheesy, you’ll want to serve them up for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!

Updated Oct. 11, 2021

Life

Parenting

Incorporate Montessori magic at home with 5 inspired ideas

Simple ideas for turning your home into a Montessori learning environment for your blossoming babe.

Updated Aug. 11, 2023

Parenting, Child, Child Learn & Play

Life

15 tricks for squeezing the most out of storytime with your little one

Let your child be in control of turning pages.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023

Life, Entertainment, What To Read

Pregnancy

Q&A with author Lisa Ferland on motherhood, home and being ‘Knocked Up Abroad’

“When relying on family isn’t an option, we turn to our friends for support, and we may even need to rely on strangers.”

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Pregnancy

Child

Q&A with Erika Christakis: The importance of being little—in the age of iPads

The verdict is in, mamas. It’s time to step back and let our little ones be, well, little.

Updated Oct. 11, 2021

Child, Child Learn & Play, Parenting

Health & Wellness

How some stress can help you—and your baby—flourish

Devise the perfect plan to promote motor and social development in your soon-to-be babe.

Updated Oct. 11, 2021

Health & Wellness, Life, Women's Health

Baby Health

One expert mama’s formula for success—Feed baby. Period.

How one child psychologist came to terms with formula feeding and overcame her sense of failure.

Updated Feb. 29, 2024

Baby Health, Real Feeding Stories from Real Mamas

Parenting

We love that classic toys like blocks, balls + puzzles are making a comeback

Traditional toys are making a comeback. Bring it on.

Updated Aug. 11, 2023

Parenting, Child, Child Learn & Play

baby looking at a book with colorful letters, an activity that supports bilingualism in early childhood

Parenting

5 activities to support bilingualism in early childhood

Boost cognitive development in your 3-month-old bébé with these easy bilingual activities.

Updated Mar. 21, 2023

Parenting, Baby, Baby Learn & Play

Motherly

You’ve got this

Discover how motherhood boosts your confidence and strength when your kids need you the most. You’re not alone in this journey!

Updated Mar. 31, 2025

Motherly

Pregnancy

Pre-pregnancy bucket list: 10 things to do right now

5. Sleep in late.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022

Pregnancy, Getting Pregnant

Motherly

Let’s make your dreams come true ✨

Don't tell people your dreams—show them. There's a whole lot you can do to feel more in control of the sometimes-mysterious act of making a baby. Get your budget in place. Practice random acts of kindness in your marriage. Learn fertility secrets from other cultures. It all adds up—to a more confident mama-to-be. XO, TeamMotherly P.S. Have you added these fertility superfoods to your grocery list yet? Eat up, little lady!

Updated Oct. 04, 2022

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