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’90s summers were the best summers—here’s how to recreate the magic

When we talk about the summers of our youth, we often do so with the wistful sigh of nostalgia. We want our kids to experience that same magic. And they can.

Updated Jun. 05, 2024

Motherly Stories

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Career & Money

Summer break is costing parents more than just time—here’s how debt is becoming the new normal for child care

“As much as they’d love to take a bunch of time off during the summer to spend with their kids, that just isn’t a realistic thing for most Americans…"

Updated Jul. 24, 2025

Career & Money, Work & Motherhood

Style

23 Motherly-approved deals from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

We browsed everything so you don't have to, and rounded up a selection of products we're more than willing to pay full price for.

Updated Jul. 14, 2025

Style, Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

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News

Most premature baby ever born celebrates his first birthday

“We’re incredibly proud of how far Nash has come.”

Updated Jul. 28, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

Midwives could cut maternal deaths nearly in half—this new data shows what’s standing in the way

Updated Jul. 08, 2025

News, Health & Wellness, Women's Health

Parenting

How screen time affects sleep—and why it matters for your child’s mental health

You want your child to unwind. You want to avoid a meltdown. But you also want them to get the sleep they need.

Updated Jul. 04, 2025

Parenting, Baby, Baby Health, Children's Health, Health & Wellness

Health & Wellness

Everyday plastics are leaking into our food—here’s what parents need to know now

Normal, everyday actions, like twisting the cap off a water bottle, unwrapping deli meat, or microwaving leftovers in a plastic container

Updated Jul. 11, 2025

Health & Wellness, Baby, Baby Health, Children's Health

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Health & Wellness

“I just remember crying”: JWoww shares the airport moment with her son that changed everything

"We were sitting in TSA, and he decided he didn’t like that. He ripped my glasses off, broke them, and head-butted me."

Updated Jul. 17, 2025

Health & Wellness, Celebrity News, Mental Health, News

Health & Wellness

JWoww’s postpartum psychosis journey inspired a haunting film—because no one believed her

"Whether it's real or not, it's real to that person," she said.

Updated Jul. 02, 2025

Health & Wellness, Celebrity News, Mental Health, News

Health & Wellness

Dad’s mental health in the first two years has a lasting impact on kids, new study shows

“The association between paternal mental illness and poorer child development was robust.”

Updated Jun. 27, 2025

Health & Wellness, Mental Health

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Pregnancy

French baby names are having a moment—and Olivia Culpo’s pick shows exactly why

French baby names offer a quiet magic that touches on meaning, sound, and feeling all at once.

Updated Jul. 17, 2025

Pregnancy, Baby Names

News

Florida just made parking easier for pregnant moms—could your state be next?

The CDC notes that many pregnancy complications, such as preeclampsia or pelvic instability, impact walking or standing.

Updated Jul. 25, 2025

News, Pregnancy

Pregnancy

A new AI breakthrough helped one couple get pregnant after 19 years

A novel AI-powered tool, developed by a team led by Dr. Zev Williams, found what doctors had never been able to detect in her husband’s semen sample—viable sperm.

Updated Jun. 28, 2025

Pregnancy, Fertility Prep More, Getting Pregnant, Journey

Pregnancy

New research suggests pregnancy sleep patterns may offer an early clue about preterm birth

Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have uncovered a surprising signal: inconsistent sleep patterns in early pregnancy may help predict preterm birth.

Updated Jun. 28, 2025

Pregnancy

News

This dad canceled a ‘period party’ to protect his daughter’s privacy—and parents can’t stop applauding him

Updated Jul. 30, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

Doctor races through hospital lot to deliver mom’s fourth baby

“Dr. Kraft came in perfectly calm with a ‘ready to have a baby?’ As if he wasn’t just running in July Florida heat.”

Updated Jul. 30, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

Personal space? Not in this household—how one mom learned to embrace her toddler’s love (and elbows)

The same couch that once felt crowded with toddler limbs will one day be too empty.

Updated Jul. 30, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Health & Wellness

Got questions about the Covid vaccine for kids? Here’s a helpful FAQ for parents

Experts answer your biggest questions about Covid vaccines for kids 5 to 11.

Celebrity News

Here are all the celebrity babies born in 2021!

Wait until you hear her queenly name!

Our Partners

8 working moms share how they find work-life balance

“I set the boundary to focus separately on family and work. My inbox is never empty, but I make sure my computer and iPad are away so I’m not tempted to look at them.”

Viral & Trending

Mom goes viral on TikTok for data presentation showing reality of maternity leave

In a viral TikTok, this mom uses data visualization to show just how hard maternity leave is.

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Parenting

Mom’s battle with toddler wardrobe choices proves a universal parenting truth (and it’s hilarious)

Updated Jul. 30, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

News

Parents are embracing a much-needed “Type C  Summer”—here’s how

Updated Jul. 30, 2025

News, Celebrity News, Parenting

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Parenting

Parents back classroom phone bans—but here’s why many moms still feel uneasy

Updated Jul. 29, 2025

Parenting, News

Parenting

Mom’s battle with toddler wardrobe choices proves a universal parenting truth (and it’s hilarious)

“I just want… the princess dresses.”

Updated Jul. 30, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

News

Parents are embracing a much-needed “Type C  Summer”—here’s how

The term “Type C parent” describes someone who strategizes for survival with structure when possible and flexibility when absolutely necessary.

Updated Jul. 30, 2025

News, Celebrity News, Parenting

Parenting

Parents back classroom phone bans—but here’s why many moms still feel uneasy

74% of U.S. adults now support banning cell phones during class in middle and high school—up from 68% last fall.

Updated Jul. 29, 2025

Parenting, News

News

Finally, a law that gets it: Washington requires changing tables in all public restrooms

Washington's new law, passed by the state legislature and signed by Governor Jay Inslee, requires all new public buildings to install baby changing stations in every restroom: men’s, women’s, and gender-neutral.

Updated Jul. 28, 2025

News, Baby, Parenting

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Pregnant? Bookmark these 13 articles now

A guide for every stage in your incredible journey.

Women's History Month - Mom and grandma reading a book to her son

6 ways to celebrate Women’s History Month with your kids

Make memories while building lasting knowledge with these fun and easy ideas.

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TikTok mom blames Easy Bake Oven for poisonin

Viral & Trending

Mom claims an Easy Bake Oven poisoned her entire family—yes, really

It’s not because they made bad muffins.

Updated Feb. 23, 2024

Viral & Trending

Viral & Trending

TikTok mom’s controversial take on birthday parties is raising eyebrows

This mom doesn't seem to realize that, especially as kids get older, family and friend parties are very different.

Updated Feb. 23, 2024

Viral & Trending

The ‘couples paint each other’ TikTok trend is comedy GOLD

Need a cute date night in? Here you go!

Updated Feb. 23, 2024

Viral & Trending

Parenting

My husband and I chose a legal guardian for our daughter—here’s how we did it

Even though it’s hard to discuss, especially as new parents, it is a critical decision in keeping your child protected.

Updated Feb. 22, 2024

Parenting

Viral & Trending

Kids who can’t swim don’t belong in the water, according to a swim coach’s viral video

“If I see puddle jumpers, I’m gonna pop ‘em.”

Updated Feb. 22, 2024

Viral & Trending

Viral & Trending

Youngin’ asks ‘what kind of USB port’ a phone jack is, and we’re officially elderly

"Every day I get called old in a new way"

Updated Feb. 22, 2024

Viral & Trending

Viral & Trending

Nonverbal teen says his little brother’s name in viral video that will leave you sobbing

"All a parent like me ever wants is a glimpse inside their child's secret world — and we're getting it now."

Updated Feb. 22, 2024

Viral & Trending

Celebrity News

Ashlee Simpson opens up about rejecting her dad’s purity ring at 12 years old

"He tried to give me one at 12 and I was like, ‘Oh, no thank you'"

Updated Feb. 22, 2024

Celebrity News

Toddler Learn & Play

Family therapist shares game-changing tip to help diffuse frustrated toddlers

The technique from Big Little Feelings’ Deena Margolin is helpful for parents, too.

Updated Feb. 20, 2024

Toddler Learn & Play, Viral & Trending

Women's Health

These are the 6 books I’d gift to new moms

To empower them to tackle the anxiety and stress that comes with motherhood.

Updated Dec. 16, 2024

Women's Health, What To Read

Celebrity News

Ireland Baldwin shares solidarity selfies of her postpartum body in a bra & underwear

“Anyone who makes you feel bad for going at your own pace or not being enough can suck it,” she says.

Updated Feb. 21, 2024

Celebrity News

Celebrity News

Blake Lively’s big Super Bowl outing was the ‘first time’ she’s ‘ever’ left her 4 kids

She even wore pants that were also shoes.

Updated Feb. 21, 2024

Celebrity News

Viral & Trending

Dad blames his ex-wife for his son’s ankle surgery and wants her to pay—is he wrong?

"She said I'm obligated to pay half and I said take me to court then"

Updated Feb. 21, 2024

Viral & Trending

Comedian talking about people who hate kids

Viral & Trending

Comedian’s viral video calls out adults who make hating kids ‘part of their personality’

"I feel like some people are going to disagree with me on this take, but I find it so weird when someone makes hating kids such a huge part of their personality"

Updated Feb. 21, 2024

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