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How to stay cool during pregnancy: Real mom tips + smart new products

Updated Jun. 12, 2025

Our Partners, Pregnancy

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

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

Postpartum

New mom compares postpartum in a Mexican vs. American household—and the difference is everything

She opens up about the stark contrast between her American mother’s approach to postpartum and that of her Mexican mother-in-law, and how that difference reshaped her understanding of what new mothers truly need.

Updated Jul. 11, 2025

Postpartum, Birth

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. 17, 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

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News

“Looking good for postpartum” isn’t the compliment we think it is—Kylie Kelce has a better idea

Updated Jul. 21, 2025

News, Celebrity News

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News

A birthday they’ll never forget: Mom gives birth to all 4 kids on the same day

"They actually were saying that [Kailowa] was going to be born on that day," Nauzhae recalled.

Updated Jul. 18, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

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News

Popular nursery chair recalled for overheating hazard—here’s what parents need to know

So far, 37 incidents have been reported, including one minor injury. No fires or property damage have been reported.

Updated Jul. 18, 2025

News, Parenting, Safety

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.

Parenting

MLB player feeds his baby during the Home Run Derby—then shuts down the critic who questioned it

Updated Jul. 18, 2025

Parenting, News

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News

Pete Davidson announces baby news in the most Pete way—and yes, there are photos

Updated Jul. 18, 2025

News, Celebrity News

News

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

Updated Jul. 21, 2025

News, Motherly, Parenting

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Parenting

This common household item poisoned thousands of toddlers—and the risk is still rising

Most cases involved toddlers under 2 years old, and more than 98% occurred in the home.

Updated Jul. 21, 2025

Parenting, Safety

News

Popular nursery chair recalled for overheating hazard—here’s what parents need to know

So far, 37 incidents have been reported, including one minor injury. No fires or property damage have been reported.

Updated Jul. 18, 2025

News, Parenting, Safety

Parenting

MLB player feeds his baby during the Home Run Derby—then shuts down the critic who questioned it

Rooker’s small act of caregiving briefly stole the show—and sparked a larger conversation about parenting.

Updated Jul. 18, 2025

Parenting, News

News

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.

Updated Jul. 21, 2025

News, Motherly, 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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Viral & Trending

Viral Instagram shows the magic of a ‘simple reframe’ when talking to children

Sometimes the simplest changes make the greatest impact.

Updated Nov. 06, 2023

Viral & Trending, Parenting

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Parenting

I’m a good parent, but I’m not always a great parent

And that's OK.

Updated Nov. 03, 2023

Parenting, Motherly Stories

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Celebrity News

Katy Perry’s 3-year-old daughter makes first-ever public appearance at her mom’s show

“Daisy made me whole and she healed me and she showed me how to play again.”

Updated Nov. 06, 2023

Celebrity News

Celebrity News

Andy Cohen shares his biggest parenting hacks—no pacifiers ever, for starters

Here are the must-hear hacks that are helping him survive raising his 4-year-old son Ben, and his 18-month-old daughter, Lucy.

Updated Nov. 06, 2023

Celebrity News

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Pregnancy Products

10 best maternity underwear, according to an expert

Pregnancy calls for a particular pair of panties. Choose wisely!

Updated Nov. 06, 2023

Pregnancy Products

Ozzy Osbourne's granddaughter goes crazy for him

Viral & Trending

This video of Ozzy Osbourne’s granddaughter watching her ‘Papa’ on TV is too cute for words

Few things are cooler than having Ozzy Osbourne for a “papa.”

Updated Nov. 06, 2023

Viral & Trending

Viral & Trending

‘Selling Sunset’s Mary Fitzgerald opens up about miscarriage that left her ‘in shock’

"I just never let my mind go there. I was just optimistic and positive about it."

Updated Nov. 06, 2023

Viral & Trending, Celebrity News

Viral & Trending

Ms Rachel gets emotional talking about being bullied for her now-iconic voice

When she was a child, Ms Rachel was targeted by bullies because of her voice, which she now says is her "superpower."

Updated Nov. 06, 2023

Viral & Trending

News

Check your freezer—Tyson has recalled 30,000 pounds of dino-shaped chicken nuggets

There has been “one minor oral injury” related to the chicken nuggets, per the USDA.

Updated Nov. 06, 2023

News

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Motherly Stories

I just want a healthy baby—how I’m processing bad news in my third pregnancy

I’m writing this from the messy, raw, liminal space, where nothing is known and everything seems possible.

Updated Nov. 04, 2023

Motherly Stories

Mental Health

Mentally healthy kids have parents who do these 7 things

An expert shares ways to help kids thrive as they grow, plus signs when more help is needed.

Updated Mar. 15, 2024

Mental Health, Children's Health

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Life

True sportsmanship—character that goes beyond the game

I had never seen such a show of compassion, especially from the losing team!

Updated Nov. 04, 2023

Life

Viral & Trending

We still love this mom’s emotional tribute to her second child: ‘You didn’t make me a mom. But you sure made me a better one”

Grab the tissues.

Updated Nov. 03, 2023

Viral & Trending

Mom talking about normalizing kids clothing

Viral & Trending

This mom’s list of ‘Things I won’t let my 4-year-old wear’ is deeply relatable

This mom isn't apologizing for not letting her daughter wear high heels, bikinis, and crop tops.

Updated Nov. 04, 2023

Viral & Trending

Viral & Trending

Yes, you can raise your first kid as if it’s your third—here’s how

These trusty tips can help you become a seasoned pro as you navigate life as a first-time parent.

Updated Nov. 04, 2023

Viral & Trending

girl in school hallway looking serious school suspensions

Children's Health

School suspensions harms kids’ grades and their health, large study shows

Experts say suspensions should be considered “adverse childhood experiences,” because they put students at greater risk for chronic illnesses and mental health conditions.

Updated Nov. 07, 2023

Children's Health, It's Science