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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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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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Pregnancy

Eggs during pregnancy

6 reasons you should eat them when expecting.

Updated Aug. 07, 2024

Pregnancy, Nutrition

Pregnancy

Best prenatal massages in NYC

7 of the best local spots for pregnancy pampering.

Updated Feb. 13, 2024

Pregnancy

Pregnancy

5 ways to add protein to your pregnancy diet

Protein is crucial for your baby's growth and for your health.

Updated Aug. 06, 2024

Pregnancy, Nutrition

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Pregnancy

5 tips to combat pregnancy fatigue

Here's how to deal with exhaustion during pregnancy.

Updated Aug. 22, 2024

Pregnancy

Viral & Trending

Mom accidentally invites ENTIRE contact list ‘487 people’ to her child’s birthday

"I have to quit or get a new identity."

Updated Apr. 17, 2024

Viral & Trending

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Pregnancy

5 dangers of pregnancy dehydration

This is what can happen when your water level drops.

Updated Apr. 24, 2024

Pregnancy, Health & Wellness, It's Science

Pregnancy

7 ways to lower blood pressure during pregnancy

No medications needed, just a couple of lifestyle changes.

Updated Nov. 29, 2022

Pregnancy, Women's Health

Pregnancy

5 reasons why you can’t sleep in the third trimester

And what you can do to get more zzz's.

Updated Nov. 30, 2022

Pregnancy, Third Trimester

Pregnancy

8 essential questions to ask at your 20-week anatomy scan appointment

Ready to see that tiny nose? It's finally time for that big ultrasound you've been waiting for.

Updated Jul. 05, 2024

Pregnancy, Getting Pregnant

Pregnancy

9 funny pregnancy announcement ideas that’ll make you LOL

Watch out, bump ahead!

Updated Apr. 24, 2024

Pregnancy

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Parenting

Hindsight: What I wish I would have known as a first-time parent

Let your intuition be your guide because there is no one-size-fits-all solution.

Updated Apr. 17, 2024

Parenting, Motherly Stories

Pregnancy

37 mamas-to-be share the cutest pregnancy announcements

They are cute, funny and some are so special you'll cry.

Updated Sep. 14, 2022

Pregnancy

Marriage & Partnerships

10 creative ways to tell your partner you’re pregnant

Wondering "How do I tell him I'm pregnant?" We polled Motherly mamas to see how they shared the big news with their significant others.

Updated Apr. 17, 2023

Marriage & Partnerships, First Trimester

Viral & Trending

This family is at war over relatives lip-kissing each other. Who’s in the wrong?

This family is at war over relatives lip kissing each other. Who's in the wrong?

Updated Apr. 17, 2024

Viral & Trending

Birth

Yoga Moves To Avoid After Giving Birth

7 moves that may not be safe postpartum.

Updated Aug. 06, 2024

Birth

Postpartum Products

As a second-time mama, these are the 21 items I have for my postpartum recovery

Being a second time mom means that I have a better sense of what I will need to recover after birth.

Updated Aug. 06, 2024

Postpartum Products, Postpartum, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Products, Shop

Celebrity News

Kelly Clarkson says she ‘asked God’ to ‘just take’ her when she was hospitalized while pregnant

She discussed how hard it was being hospitalized during both pregnancies.

Updated Apr. 17, 2024

Celebrity News

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Viral & Trending

Mom and child development expert’s video of her 10-month-old’s ‘chores’ goes viral

Teaching kids life skills young has many benefits.

Updated Jun. 18, 2024

Viral & Trending

Viral & Trending

TikToker asks ‘What made your childhood magical?’ and is not prepared for the answers

"I have been crying real tears as I have been reading through every comment."

Updated Apr. 17, 2024

Viral & Trending

Viral & Trending

Nike shares depressingly skimpy designs for the U.S. Women’s Olympic team uniforms

"Professional athletes should be able to compete without dedicating brain space to constant pube vigilance or the mental gymnastics of having every vulnerable piece of your body on display."

Updated Apr. 17, 2024

Viral & Trending

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