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Motherly2h
Chalk, a squirt gun, and 18 minutes of peace: A mom’s low-key win goes viral
A viral X highlights the beauty of lo-fi parenting—and moms everywhere are feeling seen. Why less structure might be the key ...
Motherly2h
When her dad held her baby, time folded in on itself
A touching moment captured by @Ema Taylor shows the power of grandparents—her father holding his newborn granddaughter, ...
Motherly5h
The internet exploded over this 7-year-old’s spray tan—but the parenting debate runs deeper
A mom’s TikTok of her daughter’s first spray tan sparked backlash. Here’s what the debate reveals about parenting, beauty, ...
Motherly1h
New mom compares postpartum in a Mexican vs. American household—and the difference is everything
Discover how a new mom’s experience in a Mexican household reshaped her understanding of postpartum care—and what American moms can learn from la cuarentena and community support.
Motherly22h
Grieving your pre-baby self? This powerful message is changing how moms see postpartum
@beedelacruzz’s viral postpartum reel shares raw, honest advice about motherhood, grief, and self-compassion—and moms are ...
Motherly23h
A little girl’s joy at her classmate’s graduation is reminding parents what kindness really looks like
A viral TikTok of a young girl celebrating her neurodivergent classmate’s graduation is reminding millions of parents what ...
Motherly20h
New York just passed the first diaper labeling law in the U.S.
A new New York law requires diaper companies to list all ingredients on packaging—giving parents nationwide more power to ...
Motherly5h
This dad got roasted by his 3-year-old at bedtime—and the internet is siding with her
In a viral TikTok, one toddler shuts down her dad at bedtime—and parents everywhere feel seen. Here’s why it’s hilarious and developmentally normal.
Motherly2dOpinion
Child care costs over 50% of income in some states—and moms are done staying quiet
Child care now costs over 50% of income for some parents. Moms are rethinking careers, family size, and futures. Here’s why ...
Motherly2d
Going on a cruise this summer? 7 safety tips every parent should know before setting sail
Cruise ship safety matters when you’re traveling with kids. From packing smart to prepping for port days, here’s what parents ...
Motherly3d
Mom checks baby monitor—and sees a crib moment she’ll never forget
A toddler climbs into her baby sister’s crib and shows what love looks like before language. Millions watched—here’s why it ...
Motherly3dOpinion
Midwives could cut maternal deaths nearly in half—this new data shows what’s standing in the way
New data shows midwives improve outcomes and could cut maternal death nearly in half—yet many U.S. moms still struggle to ...