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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

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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

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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

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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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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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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.

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Baby

10 Reasons a Breastfeeding Mom Might Want to Use a Bottle

Breastfeeding doesn’t have to be all or nothing.

Updated Apr. 26, 2022

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Life

Common Good

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Updated Feb. 18, 2025

Life, Home

Career & Money

Baby on a budget? 9 ‘must-have’ baby items you don’t really need

9. Changing table. They take up valuable funds (and space). Opt for an on-the-go changing mat for more flexibility.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022

Career & Money, Life

Life

Can’t go all-organic? Begin here to jump start healthy eats for mom + baby

Pregnant women and young children may be better off choosing organic when possible.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

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Child

To my daughter—this is my vow

“I vow to show you the strength of womanhood.”

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Child, Parenting

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Life

4 steps to get the work flexibility you want and deserve

2. Build the business case for yourself.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022

Life, Career & Money

Life

Are you a ‘good enough’ mother?

What if we decided that good-enough, is actually enough?

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Life

Birth

A Birth Story in Pictures

This is what having a baby looks like.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

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Parenting

Being a stay-at-home parent is harder (and better) than people think

There are so many myths and judgments out there about moms and dads who stay at home.

Updated Mar. 25, 2022

Parenting

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Keep cool + carry on: What mamas need to know about baby fevers

How high a fever is too high? We’ve got answers. Plus, what do you do if your little one spikes a temp?

Updated Jan. 14, 2022

Our Partners, Baby Health, Parenting

Motherly Stories

This stage will pass—so savor it, mama

Motherhood goes by in the blink of an eye.

Updated Apr. 01, 2023

Motherly Stories, Parenting

Life

Jealous of successful women? 7 ways I tamed envy—and made it my friend

#2—Forget about “shoulds.” You may be surprised to discover that something you’re jealous of isn’t what you want.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Life

Marriage & Partnerships

How to flip the switch in your marriage—focus on the positive, not the negative

4 tips from the experts to focus on the good in your partner. #1—be conscious of your words and behaviors.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Marriage & Partnerships, Life, Relationships

Community & Friendship

How the founder of MommyCon decided to make her own village

“I felt alone during pregnancy and needed to find like-minded mommies.”

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Community & Friendship, Life, Relationships

Motherly

Own it, mama

“Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we’ll ever do.”

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

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Baby Shopping Guide

The lightweight travel baby gear you need for your next vacay

Pack all of baby’s travel essentials in less than 30 pounds.

Updated Apr. 15, 2022

Baby Shopping Guide, Travel

First Trimester

Natural Remedies for the First Trimester

8 ways to cope with the early symptoms of pregnancy.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

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Entertainment

Reversing the Elsa Effect

It’s not too late to swap out corporate characters for more imaginative play. Here’s how.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Entertainment, Life

Beauty & Style

The Brave New World of Postpartum Underwear

6 perfect panty styles to stock your new mom underwear drawer.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Beauty & Style, Life, Style

Parenting

To all the teachers and homeschooling moms out there: I bow down

When I volunteer in my daughter’s class I inevitably ask her teacher if she goes home at night and drinks a bottle of tequila.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

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