Everything Childhood

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10 ways to help your child grow into a kind, respectful human

Motherly, Child, Child Milestones

Parents talking to child who looks like she is having existential crisis

10 ideas for answering your child’s big questions

Big questions show your child trusts you. Here are simple, age-flexible ways to respond with honesty, calm, and connection while building critical thinking skills.

Motherly, Child, Child Learn & Play, Child Milestones

Red, yellow, and pink folders of documents laying together

Motherly

10 documents every parent needs to protect their child’s future

These essential documents help you name who cares for your child, keep bills paid, and make it easy for loved ones to find what they need in an emergency.

Motherly, Child, Child Milestones

Child

How Toothpillow is helping parents catch jaw issues before they come bigger problems

Your mini-me is growing into their own and they have the personality…

Child, Child Milestones

Baby climbing on wooden equipment resembling a rock wall ramp

Baby Milestones

How moms accept the timing of their child’s milestones—and why they shouldn’t be worried

Growing up is not a race. Here is how to trust your child milestone and timelines, quiet the comparison spiral, and know when to seek extra support.

Baby Milestones, Baby, Child Milestones, Motherly

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Child

“I’m bored” becomes brilliance: 10 boredom busters that spark real creativity

Boredom is not a problem to fix, it is a doorway to original thinking. These 10 low-lift ideas turn “nothing to do” into playful focus, persistence and pride.

Child, Child Learn & Play, Child Milestones

Sleep training mom leaning down to kiss her baby before nap time

Baby Sleep Tips

The unseen labor of baby sleep training

Getting a baby to sleep is not just about a schedule or a method. It is a marathon of decisions, logistics, emotions, and middle-of-the-night math that rarely gets noticed

Baby Sleep Tips, Baby, Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules, Child Sleep, Motherly

Mom snuggling on couch with tired toddler who seems to be fighting sleep

Child Sleep

9 signs your child may need more sleep (and what to do)

Here are clear signs your child is running low on sleep, plus simple ways to begin tonight to improve.

Child Sleep, Baby, Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules, Child

Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules

Don’t be afraid to vacuum during naptime—it promotes sleep resilience

Nap time does not need to sound like a recording studio. Predictable household noise can actually help babies and toddlers learn sleep resilience.

Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules, Baby, Child Sleep, Children's Health, Motherly, Sleep Safety

Child Sleep

Signs your child’s sleep patterns need a gentle reset (6 to watch for)

Six clear signs your child’s sleep routine needs a gentle reset, plus small, doable tweaks to bring nights and mornings back into balance.

Child Sleep, Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules

Toddler Nutrition

New study reveals genetic picky eating is real–here’s what actually helps

Some kids' brains are literally wired to process food differently, and they need specific support, not just more time.

Toddler Nutrition, Child Nutrition

Child

This toddler’s adorable viral confession reveals why young children sometimes stash snacks

“My tummy was talking to me.”

Child, Child Nutrition, News, Viral & Trending

News

Radioactive shrimp recall expands—check your freezer if you shop at Walmart, Kroger, or other major chains

The only shrimp that tested positive for radioactive contamination never made it onto store shelves, but the FDA and Walmart are moving quickly to recall select products as a preventive step.

News, Child, Child Nutrition

Family Finances & Budgeting

When feeding kids is called “waste”: What parents need to know about the USDA’s school meal cuts

Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it would cancel nearly $1 billion in funding for two federal programs.

Family Finances & Budgeting, Career & Money, Child, Child Nutrition, Food, Meal Planning & Shopping, Motherly, Nutrition

books with neurodivergent characters - Motherly

Child Learn & Play

10 picture books featuring neurodivergent affirming characters

These thoughtful titles build empathy through reflection and awareness of ourselves and others.

Child Learn & Play

how to get your kid started in sports - Motherly

Child Learn & Play

The World Cup got your kid asking for cleats. Two youth sports experts on how to pick the right program–no matter what the sport

In an effort to help parents parse this out, I went to Justin Hoeveler, President of US Sports Camps, and Madison Gates, VP of Marketing at i9 Sports, who together work with thousands of young athletes a year.

Child Learn & Play

Child Learn & Play

A professional babysitter’s no-cost fixes for summer boredom and bedtime battles

None of this is really about being a perfect parent. It's about the small stuff.

Child Learn & Play

Child Learn & Play

How to teach your kid to meditate — even if they can’t sit still for 10 seconds

Tai Chi master and children's wellness educator Leda Elliott has been teaching preschoolers to meditate for years. Her secret? Stuffed animals.

Child Learn & Play

sunscreen with pump and handle on a colorful beach blanket

Child Shopping Guide

The sunscreen I buy in bulk that works for my entire family

It glides on like a lightweight lotion and doesn't leave a white cast.

Child Shopping Guide

boy laying on bed holding a Moonbuddy device

Child

This screen-free handheld device helps my son self-regulate

Watching him turn to his Moonbuddy in moments when he’s feeling frustrated, upset, or burned out at the end of a school day is incredibly gratifying.

Child, Child Shopping Guide

kids with teddy bear friends collections

Our Partners

The kids’ brand 2 million moms are quietly obsessing over

Arshiner’s Teddy Bear & Friends Collection isn’t just another round of kids’ clothes—it’s soft, durable, and playful enough to keep up with real childhood chaos. With styles dropping Sept. 15 on Amazon, this might be the rare collection both parents and kids agree on.

Our Partners, Child Shopping Guide, Shop, Toddler Shopping Guides

Child Shopping Guide

American Girl just gave us plush versions of our childhood obsessions (and my inner Molly McIntire stan is living)

Each doll is $65 and comes with a board book. Your inner child is not included but will probably show up uninvited anyway.

Child Shopping Guide

Child Learn & Play

10 picture books featuring neurodivergent affirming characters

These thoughtful titles build empathy through reflection and awareness of ourselves and others.

Child Learn & Play

The World Cup got your kid asking for cleats. Two youth sports experts on how to pick the right program–no matter what the sport

Child Learn & Play

A professional babysitter’s no-cost fixes for summer boredom and bedtime battles

None of this is really about being a perfect parent. It's about the small stuff.

Child Learn & Play

How to teach your kid to meditate — even if they can’t sit still for 10 seconds

Tai Chi master and children's wellness educator Leda Elliott has been teaching preschoolers to meditate for years. Her secret? Stuffed animals.

Child Learn & Play

Two children playing and laughing together.

Child Learn & Play

What does emotional maturity in children actually look like? A psychologist explains, age by age

It’s not about perfect behavior. According to psychotherapist Dr. Lindsay Gibson, emotional maturity is the unseen foundation under everything that matters — and it starts earlier than you think.

Child Learn & Play

Child Learn & Play

What every camp parent needs to know about safety — before drop-off and beyond

Your mini-me is growing into their own and they have the personality…

Child Learn & Play

raising civically engaged kids - Motherly

Child Learn & Play

How to raise a kid who gives a damn (without telling them what to think)

The entry point is simpler than it might feel.

Child Learn & Play

Child Learn & Play

Recess isn’t a reward. It’s a requirement. Here’s what the new AAP recess guidelines mean for your kid.

The AAP just made it official — here's what that means for your kid, and what to do if their school isn't getting it right.

Child Learn & Play

Entertainment

The ACLU just made a kids’ civics show—and it might be the Schoolhouse Rock of our generation

Your mini-me is growing into their own and they have the personality…

Entertainment, Child Learn & Play

Child Shopping Guide

The sunscreen I buy in bulk that works for my entire family

It glides on like a lightweight lotion and doesn't leave a white cast.

Child Shopping Guide

Life

My son was denied access at school—now the system that protects him is being gutted

No parent wants to file a civil rights complaint. We simply want our children to learn, grow, and belong.

Life, Child Learn & Play, Motherly Stories

Child Learn & Play

This DIY tablecloth playhouse put our expensive fort-building kit to shame

We made it two years ago and it's still going strong.

Child Learn & Play, Child

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Child

This customizable flowchart helps my kids manage their own screen time

It’s the most thoughtful, collaborative, and well-organized approach we’ve ever tried.

Child, Family Issues

Child

This screen-free handheld device helps my son self-regulate

Watching him turn to his Moonbuddy in moments when he’s feeling frustrated, upset, or burned out at the end of a school day is incredibly gratifying.

Child, Child Shopping Guide

Child

How my family’s 6-month digital detox taught me to embrace screens without shame

Learning to view screens as morally neutral tools, changed my life.

Child, Boundaries

Child Learn & Play

The best retro toys making a comeback (that actually hold up)

Stripped of nostalgia goggles and the haze of high-fructose corn syrup, a surprising number hold up.

Child Learn & Play

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Viral & Trending

6-Year-Old Stuns Mom with Heartfelt Valentine’s Day Gesture

Modeling small acts of kindness for kids can make all the difference.

Viral & Trending, Child Learn & Play, Family Life, Holiday Traditions, Kids, Valentines Day

Child Learn & Play

What experts want you to know before buying AI toys for your kids

Your mini-me is growing into their own and they have the personality…

Child Learn & Play, Children's Health

Motherly

10 ways to help your child grow into a kind, respectful human

Raising a considerate kid is not a personality lottery. It is a series of everyday choices, modeled moments, and small skills you can teach on repeat.

Motherly, Child, Child Milestones

Parenting

Mom turns 3-year-old’s tantrum into a valuable lesson on emotional regulation

Meltdowns are as inevitable as sleepless nights, but practicing co-regulation skills can help you get through them.

Parenting, Child, Discipline, Kids

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