From viral TikToks to Instagram moms, Motherly brings you funny, relatable diversions you didn’t know you needed.

“Don’t focus on that! You look beautiful.”

Joe Gonzales shared a vulnerable video on TikTok, opening up about the challenges of fatherhood and the loneliness of being a new dad.

Is there anything scarier than hearing the sound of tiny feet lurching down the hallway after bedtime?

Studies reveal that fathers tend to have significantly more uninterrupted downtime compared to mothers.

In a viral video with over 66 million views, medical pros shared the one thing they’d never let their kids do—and their advice ranges from the practical to the surprisingly personal.

“I didn’t know that level of tiredness existed.”

“It just saddened me to realize I was not the first to hold my daughter like I originally planned, but instead I ended up being the fifth,” she said.

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

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?

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.

Learn about the symptoms, how it spreads, and why vaccination is essential to protect young children and vulnerable adults.

The video, which has racked up over 1.3 million views and 174,300 likes, captures Gus taking one look at Macy before moving on.

The song, which has racked up over 2.2 million views, highlights the emotional (and often invisible) load of parenting.

A viral TikTok is giving us all a masterclass in how to handle crying babies on planes with empathy and, well, ease.

Have you ever looked at your baby and thought, Wow, you’re a whole toddler already? Well, Brittany Opetaia-Halls can relate.

Someone had used the yarn to knit a scarf, draping it across the bench, along with two bouquets of flowers.

"I have whatever the opposite of daddy issues are because my dad drives behind me during my 5 a.m. runs to make sure I’m safe."

For the love of god, don’t buy a trampoline.

The Count the Kicks app, which began in Iowa in 2008, empowers moms to track their baby’s movements starting at 28 weeks of pregnancy.

“Nearly every morning for over 3 years, I’ve gotten up with our girls so Bre can get the sleep she deserves after she gave so much to grow our little family.”