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Hero truck driver in Ohio saves 4-year-old found wandering on busy road in the cold

At around 6 a.m., a local truck driver spotted something alarming on Bagley Road: a toddler, all alone, wearing nothing but a diaper and clutching a blanket and bottle.

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‘The world will never be the same’: Doctor delivers powerful affirmations to newborn

In the viral clip, Dr. Bridgewater speaks directly to baby Giannis, born on Dec. 8, 2024, at 4:24 a.m., weighing 8 pounds.

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This viral TikTok is changing how parents teach kids to accept apologies

We teach our kids a lot about how to apologize to others. But do we spend enough time teaching them how to accept an apology when someone else is in the wrong?

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29 years later, toddler recreates mom’s childhood photo—and it’s a viral hit

In a viral TikTok post, Howey shared side-by-side images highlighting the striking similarities between her 1995 photo and her son's recent recreation.

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Entertainment

Is Wicked for kids? Here’s what you need to know

Wicked is rated PG for “some scary action, thematic material, and brief suggestive material,” which means parental guidance is suggested, and it might not be suitable for the youngest audience members.

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‘Inside Out 2’ has parents wondering if they need to worry about teen ennui

Is ennui a normal part of being a teenager—or something for parents to worry about?

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Tokyo announces free daycare—but will it solve the birthrate crisis?

While free daycare is a critical piece of the puzzle, the data shows that free childcare services alone won’t necessarily inspire more women to have children.

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Family Finances & Budgeting

‘We’re working for daycare’: How American individualism and economic forces are breaking families

Life is so unaffordable, new research is showing, especially for families with kids under the age of 18, that it feels like “we’re working for daycare,” one mom said.

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‘My salary doesn’t cover daycare’: A mom’s viral TikTok highlights the need to rethink childcare costs

Paige Turner, recently went viral on TikTok with a plea to moms everywhere: “Stop comparing the cost of childcare directly to your salary.”

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Work & Motherhood

Amy Adams opens up about crying in closets and the pressure to be ‘good at everything’ as a new mom

Amy Adams, six-time Oscar nominee, knows exactly what that feels like. In a new People interview, she opened up about what she calls her “closet crying” era as a new mom.

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Parenting

Parents aren’t to blame for their kid’s picky eating, study finds

So if you have a picky eater, blame your kid’s DNA, not your dinnertime habits. 

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Baby Milestones

Starting solids? Don’t miss the ‘flavor window’

From purees to Pad Thai: An expert shares how and when to introduce bold flavors to your budding foodie.

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Motherly Stories

5 things to know about introducing solids, from a mom in the midst

Food introduction isn’t always a straight line.

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Home Shopping Guides

Bring the afterlife to life with these spooktacular Beetlejuice decorations

Grab your Handbook for the Recently Deceased and get ready to turn your home into a gothically gorgeous tribute to Beetlejuice!

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Home Shopping Guides

16 Target best-sellers we’d never regret adding to our carts

With budgets tightening, we can't just toss anything into those cheerful red carts.

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Children's Health

The White House underscores the seriousness of the formula shortage: “A critically important issue”

In a live interview, Motherly spoke with a White House spokesperson about the specific steps the Biden administration is taking to resolve the formula shortage.

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What To Watch

15 TV shows about kindness for kids

Entertainment with a side of educational learning.

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The ‘Coastal Grandmother’ trend is the new aspirational vibe—here’s how to get it

Here's everything you need to know about the Nancy Meyers-inspired social media aesthetic trend.

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Career & Money

The U.S. childcare crisis led me to change my career and lean into the village around me

I didn’t want to feel depleted day after day. I didn’t like offering that version of myself to my son or to my husband—and I didn’t like that version of myself for me either.

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Life

The best things we bought in 2024 that make life just a little easier and more joyful

Consider this your sign to finally try that sauna blanket…

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Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

The most practical Target collab ever? Meet the limited-edition Bullseye Bogg Bag

And if you want one, don't wait–they'll likely sell out fast!

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Life

After losing her dad, this 8-year-old’s holiday gesture will leave you in tears

While no child should have to carry the burden of such loss, their resilience and empathy often shine through in remarkable ways.

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