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Gentle ways to wean off the pacifier or thumb-sucking, from a pediatric dentist

Breaking the habit doesn’t have to be harsh.

Hailey and Justin Bieber are expecting their first child!

It's the couple's first baby!

Barre with a C-section scar: My body may be different—but it’s stronger than ever

I check my heart rate; higher, but still normal. I’m shaking. I’m doing it. I’m different. I’m the same.

Beat the heat with these Disney-themed summer must-haves

The sweltering days of summer don't exactly make for the best conditions to hit the parks, but there's plenty of Disney summer fun to be had at home.

Ava Phillippe responds to body-shamers while mom Reese Witherspoon shows support

Ava addressed recent comments insinuating that she was somehow both “too fat” *and* “too thin.”

World’s best uncle orders a Kindle for his only niece who loves to read

The reaction from this young reader is too adorable.

5 reasons why ‘IF’ is the perfect family movie

And why we *can’t wait* to see it!

Everything to know about the new breast cancer screening guidelines for women 40+

In light of rising breast cancer rates among younger women, the new guidelines impact women 40 and older.

This ‘pen trick’ is a must-know for parents heading into bug bite and rash season

It’s as simple as drawing a circle.

Meghan Trainor feels the way we all feel about our second child: ‘He’s testing me’

"Baby No. 2, he's testing me."

New report shows US birth rate has hit a record low—but please don’t blame moms

We’re in a baby bust. But we should point fingers at failing systemic supports, not mothers.

Motherly’s 2024 State of Motherhood Report

Hilary Duff gives birth to her fourth baby—see the stunning photos!

"I have been dreaming of holding you in my arms for months."

Mother’s Day without a mom is hard, but I don’t regret going no-contact with my toxic mom

Not having my mother in my life makes me a better one.

Mom explains why it’s not her job to be ‘kin-keeper’ to her husband’s family

"If my mom doesn’t know what’s going on, I’m a bad daughter. If his mom doesn’t know what’s going on, I’m a bad daughter-in-law."

New York is officially the first state to mandate PTO for prenatal care

Employees will receive 20 hours of paid prenatal healthcare leave beginning in 2025.

Khloé Kardashian says her doctor offered to help with her son when she wasn’t bonding with him

She admits she had a tough time bonding with her son at first.

10 clever ways to ignite your child’s imagination this summer

Kick off the sunny season by seeing ‘IF’, and get ready to see that special spark in their eyes.

Kelly Osbourne says she was ‘hungry for 9 months’ when pregnant with gestational diabetes

"I didn't get to have the pregnancy where you eat whatever you want. It sucked."

Gross—but satisfying—TikTok shows how nasal irrigation helps congested babies and toddlers

It may be controversial and look a little scary, but it's perfectly safe.