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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

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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. 10, 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

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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

Pregnancy

Cardi B opened up about prenatal depression—and she’s helping moms feel less alone

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

Updated Oct. 10, 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. 10, 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

Viral & Trending

‘Is that a baby?’ The split-second that changed one driver’s morning

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Parenting, Safety

Parenting

Mom teaches son about periods—and the internet’s calling it a parenting masterclass

This mom turned laundry day into a powerful lesson on periods and empathy (and her son nailed it).

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

“Four feels like three!”: Ashley Graham and Kylie Kelce spark debate over the hardest child number

“I have found that four feels very similar to three.”

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Parenting, Celebrity News, 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.

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.

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Parenting

Girl dad asks why his toddler watches his workouts—her answer has parents in stitches

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Work & Motherhood

This mom brought her baby to a meeting—and reminded us what true workplace support look

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Work & Motherhood, Career & Money, News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

Parenting

Baby wouldn’t stop crying—and this mom found a way to stay present through the noise

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Safety

Mom Genius baby gates recalled after safety warning—what parents need to know

No injuries have been reported, but a new recall is urging parents to stop using certain Mom Genius retractable safety gates immediately.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Safety, Parenting

Viral & Trending

‘Is that a baby?’ The split-second that changed one driver’s morning

Bus driver Barbara Baker spotted a toddler alone in the street, and her quick thinking turned a regular route into a real-life rescue.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Parenting, Safety

Parenting

Mom teaches son about periods—and the internet’s calling it a parenting masterclass

This mom turned laundry day into a powerful lesson on periods and empathy (and her son nailed it).

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

“Four feels like three!”: Ashley Graham and Kylie Kelce spark debate over the hardest child number

“I have found that four feels very similar to three.”

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Parenting, Celebrity News, 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.

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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.

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Life

Sex secrets from hot mama behind the Museum of Sex

Including one sexy thing you can do for your partner today and Sarah’s best tips for tired, busy parents.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Life, Relationships

Parenting

A Letter for My Baby

Illustrator Samantha Hahn shares a page from her own baby’s memory journal.

Updated Oct. 11, 2021

Parenting

Pregnancy

Why You Have Pregnancy Food Aversions

Solving the great mystery of your pregnancy appetite.

Updated Jan. 15, 2022

Pregnancy

Baby

5 Must-Haves to Ease the Newborn and Toddler Juggle

The only gear you really need for Baby #2.

Updated Feb. 22, 2025

Baby, Parenting

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Home

How to world travel with baby

5 things you need to know before you hit the international road.

Updated Mar. 22, 2022

Home, Life, Travel

Parenting

How Warmer Temps Affect Baby’s Sleep

Expert tips on keeping baby safe during summer sleep.

Updated Oct. 11, 2021

Parenting

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Labor & Delivery

Why I’ll never forget our labor & delivery nurse

When I look back on my daughter’s birth, you are there as the background player who actually made it all possible.

Updated Apr. 25, 2024

Labor & Delivery, Motherly Stories

Grandparents & Extended Families

Why I’m learning to let grandma ‘spoil’ my kids—a little bit

The rules can seem to go out the window when grandparents are around. I’m learning to keep calm and call grandma.

Updated Jan. 21, 2022

Grandparents & Extended Families, Life, Relationships

Parenting

Why I changed my mind about being a stay-at-home mom

She is the reason I went to work, and the reason I didn’t want to.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Parenting

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Baby Names

5 ways to take baby’s name for a test drive

Before you put pen to paper, make sure it’s the name by taking it for a spin first.

Updated Jan. 20, 2022

Baby Names, Pregnancy

Life

5 ways to rock spring cleaning—with your partner’s help

Who knew tidying up could be so romantic?

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Life, Relationships

Home

Summer’s chicest products for your outdoor soirée

From kitschy hotdog melamine plates to a sexy fire pit, Motherly has you covered for all your summer shindigs.

Updated Oct. 11, 2021

Home, Life

Life

5Qs with Lauren

Bump Envy

Updated Mar. 17, 2025

Life, Beauty & Style, Style

Registry

Doona Infant Car Seat

Giveaway!

Updated Jan. 17, 2022

Registry

Pregnancy

Pregnancy Profile: Daria Einhorn

A kids fashion designer shares 5 must-haves for a newborn’s wardrobe.

Updated Oct. 11, 2021

Pregnancy

Parenting

5 ways to take parenting criticism in stride

Whether face-to-face or behind a screen, here’s how to deal with judgment from other parents.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Parenting

Baby

To ‘room in’ or rest up? Why I chose sleep over snuggles at the hospital

Why one child psychologist labored over this decision after giving birth—and why you can let go of the worry.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022

Baby, Parenting

Parenting

5 expert tips for raising resilient children in an age of terrorism

When it comes to terrorism, children want to know that adults have some grip and perspective. So, get some.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Parenting

Life

Planning a pregnancy? Here’s what you need to know about Zika virus

As of now, the United States is NOT considered an area with ongoing Zika Virus transmission.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Life

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Life

Want to thrive at work? Take more ‘me time’

Working motherhood expert Allyson Downey talks overcoming guilt and what it really takes to thrive.

Updated Jan. 15, 2022

Life, Career & Money

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