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New infant lounger safety rules are here—what every parent needs to know

No parent wants to believe a baby product on the market could pose a real danger—but that’s exactly what investigations into infant loungers have revealed.

Updated May. 12, 2025

Parenting, Safety, Sleep Safety

Health & Wellness

Tomato recall expands across 14 states—check your fridge for these products

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall on tomatoes due to potential Salmonella contamination

Updated May. 09, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

Summer-ready: Our favorite tees for effortless style

Let's be honest, there's nothing quite like the comfort and ease of a well-made tee.

Updated May. 09, 2025

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides, Style

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

The surprisingly emotional story behind these grandma-inspired Adidas sneakers

Updated May. 09, 2025

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

Bala’s first-ever maternity collection proves prenatal fitness can be chic and functional

Updated May. 12, 2025

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide, Health & Wellness

Health & Wellness

Tomato recall expands across 14 states—check your fridge for these products

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall on tomatoes due to potential Salmonella contamination

Updated May. 09, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health

Health & Wellness

Moms don’t need a baby bonus—they need paid leave, childcare, and real support

American mothers are in crisis, but they’re not asking for applause. They’re asking for support.

Updated Apr. 29, 2025

Health & Wellness, Baby, Baby Health, Women's Health

Health & Wellness

The FDA is phasing out synthetic food dyes—here’s what it means for your family’s health

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just announced a prominent plan to phase out petroleum-based synthetic dyes from the nation’s food supply.

Updated Apr. 28, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health

Health & Wellness

180,000 Safety 1st car seats recalled over choking hazard—what parents need to know

An issue with the headrest has led to 13 case reports, but no injuries have been reported.

Updated Apr. 27, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health

Women's Health

The prenatal revolution moms have been waiting for

Now, for patients with low to average risk, prenatal care can be customized based on individual needs, risk factors.

Updated Apr. 24, 2025

Women's Health, Health & Wellness

Baby Names

Top 100 baby boy names of 2024

From bold and classic to fresh and globally inspired, these are the names that captured hearts and topped birth announcements last year.

Updated May. 12, 2025

Baby Names, Pregnancy

Baby Names

Top 100 baby girl names of 2024

hether you're expecting your own little bundle of joy, helping a friend brainstorm, or simply curious about current naming trends, this list has something charming for everyone.

Updated May. 12, 2025

Baby Names, Baby, Pregnancy

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

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News

A mother-in-law just showed the world what true support looks like

Updated May. 12, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Viral TikTok - Senior dog comforting a baby

News

You won’t believe what this 14-year-old dog did when she heard a crying baby

There’s something deeply touching about watching a senior dog, once a mother herself, try to step in again. No hesitation. No training. Just care.

Updated May. 12, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

One dad’s powerful response to his son’s anger is teaching a lesson every parent should hear

When it comes to raising emotionally aware children, especially boys, the gentle presence of a father can be a powerful force.

Updated May. 11, 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!

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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.

Parenting

Ms. Rachel helps kids learn to speak—but it’s what she says to moms that stays with you

Updated May. 08, 2025

Parenting, Celebrity News, News

News

The way this 9-year-old carries his baby brother? We weren’t ready

Updated May. 06, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

Rihanna showed up late to the Met Gala—and dropped the biggest surprise of the night

Updated May. 06, 2025

News, Celebrity News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

New infant lounger safety rules are here—what every parent needs to know

No parent wants to believe a baby product on the market could pose a real danger—but that’s exactly what investigations into infant loungers have revealed.

Updated May. 12, 2025

Parenting, Safety, Sleep Safety

Parenting

Ms. Rachel helps kids learn to speak—but it’s what she says to moms that stays with you

Ms. Rachel knows the emotional weight we carry as parents, and she carries it too.

Updated May. 08, 2025

Parenting, Celebrity News, News

Parenting

Mom stunned after 8-year-old uses her phone to order $4,200 worth of lollipops

Liam wanted to throw a backyard carnival for his friends and hand out lollipops as prizes.

Updated May. 08, 2025

Parenting

Work & Motherhood

Connie Britton opens up about single motherhood, guilt, and the power of community

The actress and advocate joins Motherly co-founder Liz Tenety to reflect on identity shifts, solo parenting, and what it means to ‘get your pink back.’

Updated May. 07, 2025

Work & Motherhood, Career & Money, Parenting

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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.

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Life, News

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Baby Learn & Play

Activities for an 8-month-old: Fostering baby’s development

Your baby now understands that their favorite person in the world sometimes leaves. And they're not happy about it.

Updated Feb. 23, 2023

Baby Learn & Play, Parenting

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Baby Learn & Play

Activities for a 5-month-old: Fostering baby’s development

This month, wake periods are starting to stretch out a bit, and keeping baby busy during those times isn't always easy.

Updated Feb. 07, 2023

Baby Learn & Play, Parenting

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Baby Learn & Play

Activities for a 4-month-old: Fostering baby’s development

When your baby babbles, talk to them as if they really know what you’re saying.

Updated Feb. 09, 2023

Baby Learn & Play, Parenting

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Baby Learn & Play

Activities for a 3-month-old: Fostering baby’s development

Here’s what your social butterfly is up to this month.

Updated Feb. 06, 2023

Baby Learn & Play, Parenting

mom playing with baby - activities for 1-month-old

Baby Learn & Play

Activities for a 1-month-old: Fostering baby’s development

When babies are treated in a loving and sensitive way, it actually helps their brains develop.

Updated Feb. 03, 2023

Baby Learn & Play, Parenting

newborn baby lying on bed - newborn activities

Baby Learn & Play

Newborn activities: Fostering baby’s development

Bonding with your newborn can be a bit bewildering, but we've got expert tips on what to do in the early days.

Updated Feb. 02, 2023

Baby Learn & Play, Parenting

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Updated Oct. 11, 2021

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Life

Amy Poehler + Tina Fey team up for “Sisters” movie because sisterhood is amazing

Watch out Hollywood: ‘Sisters’ is headed to box offices this winter.

Updated Oct. 11, 2021

Life

Life

Mothers in Virginia are officially allowed to breastfeed in public, effective today

Virginia is for lovers of breastfeeding.

Updated Oct. 11, 2021

Life

Baby Names

Baby’s last name: How do mamas decide?

A record number of American women are keeping their maiden names when they marry. Whose last name do their babies get?

Updated Oct. 11, 2021

Baby Names, Pregnancy

Life

Toddler throws tantrum in the White House. President Obama plays it cool.

Poor little Claudia Chaudhary just WASN’T HAVING IT at Passover dinner with President Obama last month, and she wasn’t afraid to let her opinions be known.

Updated May. 02, 2023

Life, News, Viral & Trending