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AI can now scan a mammogram and reveal a woman’s 5-year cancer risk—what moms should know

This technology could give mothers greater agency, earlier signals, and more opportunities—not just more anxiety.

Over half of moms stop breastfeeding early—and it’s not for the reason you think

89% of the moms  said they wanted to breastfeed — yet physical pain, mental health challenges, low milk supply, and lack of support often forced them to stop.

The $3 item parents swear by for keeping babies and toddlers entertained on flights

One mom’s low-lift, genius solution is earning high praise from parents—and it costs less than your airport coffee: painter’s tape.

PBS Kids might disappear—and with it, one of the last screen-time tools parents trust

Losing PBS Kids means losing a trusted educational foundation for millions of families.

Mom and dad talk behind their toddler’s back—her reaction is unforgettable

What they’re doing is part of a growing parenting trend known as “positive gossip”—speaking praise about your child as if they’re not listening, even though they definitely are.

15-month-old Annie is already crushing job interviews, according to the internet

In a quick-fire Q&A with her mom, Annie answers a series of questions with surprising confidence for her age.

Ellen Pompeo on working motherhood: ‘You can’t give 100% to your job when you’re a mom’

Rhimes helped adjust Pompeo’s schedule so she only needed to film one day a week after becoming a mom.

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.

This mom’s powerful message about ‘the village’ is making parents rethink everything

The Chicago-based photographer and soon-to-be mom dropped this truth bomb while sharing what she's learned from the ultimate village-builder in her life—her mother.

Baby gate recalled for failing safety standards—how to find a safer option

The gates pose a risk because a child’s torso can fit through the opening between the gate and the floor.

Dad realizes his baby’s nap lasted only 28 minutes—and his face says it all

But why do babies take such short naps? And more importantly, what can you actually do about it?

Gal Gadot’s doctors dismissed her pregnancy migraines—but the shocking truth proves why moms must speak up

Gadot opened up about her terrifying experience with a brain clot while pregnant.

Would you pay your toddler to nap? This mom’s ‘Nap Fairy’ trick has parents talking

“I pay my daughter to take naps. Not the baby, the toddler. And before you judge me, this s**t works.”

Kieran Culkin’s wife promised him four kids if he won an Oscar—well, he just did

He turned his speech into an inside joke that just so happened to have major parenting implications.

This baby’s priceless reaction to his first car wash will leave you in awe

As the brushes spin and water cascades down the windows, his expression shifts from curiosity to awe to sheer delight.

Teaching kids about money: This mom’s genius system is going viral

In her viral video, TikTok user @makenzie.athome shares the creative system she’s developed to teach her four and six-year-old children about finances.

Boston mayor Michelle Wu brings 2-week-old newborn to work—and sparks a debate

Her return has reignited a familiar conversation about the impossible expectations placed on women in leadership.

“But who’s watching the kids?” Why it’s time to retire this question forever

Have you seen the trend taking over social media #womeninmalefields? It’s full…

The Motherly editor holiday gift guide–what we’re buying for everyone on our lists

Black Friday shopping can feel like a strategic mission for moms and…

The best tech gifts that make mom life a little easier

Assuming you already have Apple AirTags hooked inside each of your kids backpacks of course.