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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. 06, 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

A maternal-health expert explains why Cardi B’s honesty about pregnancy depression matters

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

Updated Oct. 09, 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. 09, 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

Pregnancy

A maternal-health expert explains why Cardi B’s honesty about pregnancy depression matters

Updated Oct. 09, 2025

Pregnancy, Celebrity News, News

Safety

A mom bought her daughter new shoes—then faced the reality of what safety means in America

“I had to break it to her that I’m so sorry, mama,” she says quietly in the video. “We can’t bring those to school.”

Updated Oct. 09, 2025

Safety, News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

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. 09, 2025

News, Getting Pregnant, Miscarriage & Loss, Pregnancy

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.

Grandparents & Extended Families

What if paying grandparents for child care could solve America’s childcare crisis?

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Grandparents & Extended Families, News, Parenting, Relationships

Viral & Trending

The car ride that turned into emergency delivery—and somehow, everyone stayed calm

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Pregnancy

Work & Motherhood

Stay-at-home mom describes the uneasy shift from earning to ‘our money’—and why so many relate

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

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

Safety

A mom bought her daughter new shoes—then faced the reality of what safety means in America

“I had to break it to her that I’m so sorry, mama,” she says quietly in the video. “We can’t bring those to school.”

Updated Oct. 09, 2025

Safety, News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

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

Parenting

Mom lets grandparents break the rules—and it’s winning hearts online

When it comes to childcare, sometimes letting grandparents do their thing is the best parenting hack

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

A 9-year-old’s English lessons for her dad are melting hearts everywhere

e. And a 9-year-old teacher whose mantra—“It takes process”—is turning everyday lessons into heartwarming TikTok magic.

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

Parenting, 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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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

3 ocean getaways with baby

Here’s how to plan your summer beach trip now.

Updated Mar. 22, 2022

Life, Home, Travel

Pregnancy

Pregnancy is hilarious. Why don’t we talk more about it?

All the stuff people don’t tell you about pregnancy – the good, the bad, and the ugly.

Updated Oct. 11, 2021

Pregnancy

Parenting

7 secrets of a teacher mama: How I help my little one learn

Finding the balance between structure and free play is the key.

Updated Aug. 11, 2023

Parenting, Child, Child Learn & Play

Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules

Introducing solids? 5 expert tips to make healthy habits easy

Plus: What to do about peanuts.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules, Baby Feeding Tips

Parenting

Have an assertive child? Good.

4 expert tips to raise a confident child

Updated Aug. 11, 2023

Parenting, Child, Child Learn & Play

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

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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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