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Yellowjackets actress shares the emotional journey of preparing for her baby’s cleft lip surgery

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Health & Wellness

Milk allergen risk prompts pancake mix recall—how to keep your family safe

We know how stressful it can be to worry about hidden allergens in your pantry. Here’s what you need to know to protect your family.

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Women's Health

Why young women are almost twice as likely to be diagnosed with cancer as young men

Young women under 50 are 82% more likely to be diagnosed with cancer than their male peers.

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Mental Health

Military moms finally get the mental health support they deserve 

Frequent deployments where you’re saying goodbye to your spouse for months (or even years), endless moves, juggling kids far from family, and making impossible career sacrifices.

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Children's Health

Red Dye No. 3 is now banned: What parents need to know 

Red Dye No. 3 (aka FD&C Red No. 3 or erythrosine) is a synthetic coloring that gives many snacks, drinks, and medicines their bright red or pink hues.

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Health & Wellness

Can this simple saline solution help kids get over colds faster? Science says yes

Not only can it shorten the time kids spend feeling sick, but it can also reduce the chances of other family members catching the illness.

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Katy Perry keeps an unusual pregnancy keepsake next to iconic prop from fiancé Orlando Bloom’s ‘Lord of the Rings’

Katy shared how she cherishes two unique items in her possession: a positive pregnancy test and Orlando Bloom’s Elven bow from The Lord of the Rings.

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News

When mom leaves for a hair appointment: The viral TikTok breaking hearts and sparking laughter

Garnering over 16.2 million views in just six days, the clip has resonated deeply with parents everywhere.

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News

This TikTok mom’s ice cube trick Is a game-changer for calming toddler tantrums

The act of throwing provides a physical outlet for frustration, while the cold sensation of the ice cube "tricks the nervous system" into calming down.

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News

Why 35 million people are obsessed with this dad and daughter dance party to ‘Despacito’

POV: You gave birth to the female version of your husband.

Entertainment

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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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What To Watch

‘Bluey’ is back—everything to know about the upcoming minisodes available this fall

More Bluey is always great news.

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Our Partners

From on-screen adventures to playtime magic, “Unicorn Academy” delivers the extraordinary this summer

Sophia and Wildstar are back—and we can’t wait.

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Viral & Trending

‘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?

Holidays

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How 4th of July traditions defined my childhood

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4th of July

4 ways to celebrate Fourth of July with kids who don’t like fireworks

The volume and spectacle of Independence Day fireworks can be a frightening experience for your little one.

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4th of July

Simple & stunning Fourth of July desserts to make with your kids

These 4th of July dessert recipes are so easy, kids of any age can pitch in!

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4th of July

Here’s what experts want you to know about keeping kids safe around fireworks

"The National Fire Protection Association says that sparklers account for more than one-quarter of emergency room firework-related visits."

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4th of July

Delicious & kid-friendly recipes for the 4th of July weekend

Bring on the fireworks and good food!

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Viral & Trending

10 powerful photos of NICU babies celebrating the 4th of July

The babies at Illinois' Advocate Children's Hospital look great in red, white, and blue.

Beauty & Style

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

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Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

Sofia Grainge’s new Amazon Essentials collection is quiet luxury for littles–and it’s all under $37

And there's even cozy mommy-and-me pieces!

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Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

Lounge sets that slay from home to holiday travel

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Style

Zooey Deschanel’s tips on how to get holiday party-ready (without putting your finger through your tights while your kids are yelling for dinner)

Seriously, we're buying these babies in bulk.

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Style

10 wide leg pants that are almost as comfy as pajamas–but look way more polished

After years of squeezing into skintight denim, we're collectively exhaling into a silhouette that actually lets us move.

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Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

Hanna Andersson’s new colorable pajamas let kids wear their art to bed

Career & Money

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How much is a mother’s work worth? $140,315, study shows

The figure reflects the multi-hyphenate role moms play daily: caregiver, chef, teacher, chauffeur, nurse, household manager, and so much more.

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Career & Money

Snow days aren’t a break for parents—they’re a caregiving crisis

“Kids are probably going to pop into Zoom calls, and I might just have to have an extended lunch break to take them sledding!”

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Parenting

Working dads: The term we all need—and why it helps working moms too  

Men are stepping up at home—whether it’s being at the school play or managing the morning chaos—but workplace culture hasn’t caught up.

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News

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.

Food

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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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Food

We can’t get enough of chilicuterie boards this fall

Calling all chili lovers!

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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.

Home

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Travel

The Lincoln Navigator is family-friendly luxury at its best

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Home

Mom’s brilliant laundry organization tips will change the way you think about doing laundry

Get ready to transform your family's laundry process.

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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.

Relationships

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Marriage & Partnerships

Ms. Rachel went viral for this powerful truth about marriage and parenthood

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Relationships

The honest truth about how my marriage has changed since having kids

If you asked me how my marriage has changed since having kids, I’d say we have learned how to communicate with each other more effectively.

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Parenting

Is yelling at your kids always harmful? Here’s the truth

Here’s what neuroscience and real-life parenting reveal about the impact of yelling—and how to approach it with nuance.

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Grandparents & Extended Families

Grandpa skips to school with granddaughter to help single mom—and wins the Internet

In the TikTok video Samantha shared on her account, @samanthabrookex, she explains how her dad steps in on the days her mental health makes leaving the house difficult.

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Viral & Trending

This grandpa has all of TikTok crying over a father/daughter dance—and we are not okay

In a viral video, we see a little girl get the father/daughter dance of her dreams, thanks to her incredible grandpa.

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Parenting

‘The life my mom wanted for me’: Prince Harry on generational healing in the U.S.

For Harry, this life is about more than where to live—his life in America represents a conscious decision to break generational patterns, prioritize his own well-being, and redefine what a happy, functional family looks like, royalty or not. 

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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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Viral & Trending

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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Postpartum

Scarlett Johansson reflects on postpartum life: ‘I was staring into the abyss like, what have I done?’

Johansson, 40, didn’t hold back when recounting her early postpartum days.

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Postpartum

Postpartum depression left me isolated—here’s how I built a village for moms

Becoming a mother stripped me bare. My body took a beating from growing a human. It took another beating bringing that beautiful human into the world.

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Life

Feeling like you’re failing at motherhood? Read this

You should be proud. Proud of the way you mother. 

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Mental Health

How to beat the winter blues as a mom: 4 therapist-approved tips

"It's time to turn your home into a cozy haven and create spaces in your home that you look forward to re-charging in."

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