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It's often said that there’s no guidebook for motherhood, but we decided to change that. That’s how Motherly came to life – to provide helpful tips from experts and real-life inspiration from other moms just when you need it most. We recognized the need for a supportive online community filled with valuable advice and encouraging stories, especially during our own early days of motherhood.

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The Canopy Bath Tub Filter That's Changing How We Think About Bath Time

1 day ago | mother.ly | Sara Goldstein

We independently select and share the products we love—and may receive a commission if you choose to buy. Let’s be real: bath time with kids is basically controlled chaos with extra bubbles, slippery surfaces, and the constant worry that you’re somehow doing it wrong.
What parents need to know about new federal nursing pillow safety rules

2 weeks ago | mother.ly | Himanshi Bahuguna

For many new parents, nursing pillows are a comforting constant—there for those quiet (and not-so-quiet) moments of feeding, soothing, and cuddling. But while these soft, supportive cushions offer comfort, they’ve also quietly posed a hidden danger when used beyond their intended purpose. In April 2025, new federal safety standards for nursing pillows officially went into effect, aiming to protect infants from suffocation and sleep-related injuries.
Why workout dresses are the only thing I want to wear right now–and 10 styles I'm crushing on - Motherly

2 weeks ago | mother.ly | Sara Goldstein

We independently select and share the products we love—and may receive a commission if you choose to buy. When it comes to warm weather wardrobes, nothing beats simplicity. After all, who has time for complicated outfits when you could be, you know, actually enjoying summer? Enter the workout dress—the one-piece wonder that’s taken over my closet and might just revolutionize yours too. Ok. Let’s acknowledge that these exercise dresses were indeed designed for, well, exercise.
Parenting tips for building trust and raising kind kids

2 weeks ago | mother.ly | Himanshi Bahuguna

Parenting today feels like navigating a stormy sea. Between managing screen time, supporting kids’ mental health, balancing work-life demands, and staying afloat in today’s tense political and cultural climate, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. I know the feeling well—not only as a parent and grandparent but also as a teacher who spent more than 40 years in the classroom watching families try to keep up.
Concerned about baby gear tariffs? Here's when major brands are going up

2 weeks ago | mother.ly | Sara Goldstein

Let’s be real: having a baby has never been cheap, but right now feels especially brutal for expectant parents. Between the everyday costs of raising a child and the new tariffs that have hit baby gear hard, strollers that used to cost $899 are now jumping to $1,200. And car seats? They’re seeing average price increases of around 20%, while strollers are up about 25%.
Concerned about baby gear tariffs? Here's when major brands are going up

2 weeks ago | mother.ly | Sara Goldstein

Let’s be real: having a baby has never been cheap, but right now feels especially brutal for expectant parents. Between the everyday costs of raising a child and the new tariffs that have hit baby gear hard, strollers that used to cost $899 are now jumping to $1,200. And car seats? They’re seeing average price increases of around 20%, while strollers are up about 25%.
Parents' airport greeting goes viral for a reason

3 weeks ago | mother.ly | Himanshi Bahuguna

When Ruthie Polinsky walked through the airport after being away for a few weeks, she was met with the kind of greeting every child, no matter their age, hopes to receive. Her mother, seated with a coffee cup in hand, immediately lit up with a joyful, almost childlike “Hiiii!” Her father followed, beaming, standing to his feet with a warm “Hi darling!” as if it had been years, not days, since they’d seen her. The moment was short and simple.
Mom’s viral TikTok shows the pain of missing graduation day

3 weeks ago | mother.ly | Sara Goldstein

Julie Fohrman knew this day would come. She’d done the college visit tours, coordinated care packages, and mastered the art of FaceTiming from two different dorm rooms. But nothing—and I mean nothing—could have prepared her for the moment she realized her twins, Emma and Noah, would graduate from colleges 1,000 miles apart on the exact same day. The viral TikTok that captured her subsequent breakdown has been viewed millions of times.
Little girl's viral TikTok talent show wins hearts

3 weeks ago | mother.ly | Sara Goldstein

There are moments in parenting when you realize you’re just along for the ride. For one mom, that moment came when her young daughter secretly signed herself up for the school talent show—and delivered a cartwheeling, somersault-filled performance that sent the crowd into a cheering frenzy. The viral TikTok of her rolling across the stage like she owned it? Over 200K (and counting).
Heartwarming teacher moment goes viral on Instagram

3 weeks ago | mother.ly | Himanshi Bahuguna

As parents, we hope our children are lucky enough to have that one teacher—the one who makes them feel safe, seen, and deeply cared for. A recent viral Instagram video shows exactly what that bond can look like outside the classroom. Brandon K. Martin, a teacher from Southeast Atlanta, was driving home after a long day when he spotted a familiar (and very enthusiastic) sight: a group of his students sprinting toward his car, beaming with excitement.