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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.

Kourtney Kardashian shares vulnerable post about postpartum photoshoot for ‘The Kardashians’

Overwhelmed by your prenatal vitamin options? These are the ones you need

Needed takes a radically-better approach to satisfy the demands of pregnancy and postpartum with abundance―not bare minimums.

‘IF’ is the movie I needed as a kid. Here’s how it’ll spark wonder for your child this summer

The best adventures start with a big imagination.

To my partner: One day, we’ll miss all of this

But right now we have all this. All this beauty. All this wonder. All this joy. Right at our fingertips.

Mom of three explains why she doesn’t ask her kids to ‘help’ around the house

Here’s what she does instead.

A speech-language pathologist reminds parents why ‘toys are cool’ at any age

“Stop forcing these kids to grow up so quickly."

Yes, my 2-year-old does chores

I’m teaching her responsibility all with the goal of ultimately showing her that families (and communities) work best when everyone does their part.

Gen Z moms are less likely to support gun control and paid leave this election year, our survey shows

Moms under 30 are 3 times less likely than older moms to support key federal policies, Motherly’s 2024 State of Motherhood survey found. But I’m not surprised.

Americans can finally watch the banned ‘Bluey’ episode on YouTube

Disney+ refused to stream this 'Bluey' episode where a male dog pretends to give birth.

Mass retailers have pulled weighted infant sleepwear from shelves due to safety concerns

Pediatric health experts and lawmakers alike are concerned about the safety of weighted infant sleepwear.

People have strong opinions about this grandma’s Mother’s Day rant

She doesn’t want older moms, grandmas, and MILs to be forgotten.

‘Love You Forever’ book is once again the cause of a heated online debate

Not everyone loves this book forever.

Hyperemesis gravidarum specialist argues for greater investment in women’s health

Dr. Marlena Fejzo’s discovery of the gene that causes extreme morning sickness spurred the launch of a new clinic specializing in its treatment.

Eva Mendes gets refreshingly candid about being an ‘older mom’

"In my 20s, I shouldn't have even been around a child."