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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

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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

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

Flying with kids is about to get easier—TSA’s new lane just launched

Updated Jul. 23, 2025

News

News

Pregnant mom and daughter are due 10 weeks apart—so they recreated Father of the Bride in real life

“Getting pregnant at the same time as my mom was the easy part. Finding Franck was the hard part.”

Updated Jul. 23, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

82% of moms say they feel lonely—this is the wake-up call we can’t ignore

Notably, while 65% want intergenerational support, only 14% live near family.

Updated Jul. 22, 2025

News

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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News

Michigan moms could soon have easier access to group prenatal care that’s changing lives

Updated Jul. 22, 2025

News

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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

Updated Jul. 18, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

Your odds of having a boy or girl might not be 50/50—here’s what affects it

For families raising all boys or all girls, this might offer a scientific explanation.

Updated Jul. 23, 2025

Parenting, Baby, Birth, Life

Parenting

She left the family vacation five days early—what happened next reignited a parenting firestorm

When one mom shared she tapped out of her family vacation five days early, it felt instantly recognizable.

Updated Jul. 23, 2025

Parenting, Life

Parenting

5 million backyard pools recalled after fatal child drownings—what parents need to know

Certain above-ground pools from Bestway, Intex, and Polygroup are being recalled due to a safety issue linked to multiple child drownings. Here’s what families should check—and how to get a free fix.

Updated Jul. 23, 2025

Parenting, Safety

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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

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Pregnant? Bookmark these 13 articles now

A guide for every stage in your incredible journey.

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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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Postpartum

Should dads be screened for postpartum depression too?

A recent study shows that 30% of fathers surveyed had paternal PPD in the first year after their children were born.

Updated Oct. 12, 2023

Postpartum, Mental Health

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Motherly Stories

I developed a strange postpartum condition where I started to hear music–everywhere, all the time

As someone who doesn’t like music, “musical ear” was not a welcome symptom.

Updated Oct. 11, 2023

Motherly Stories, Postpartum

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Work & Motherhood

Empowering well-being: Practical tips for parents and organizational leaders

Whether you’re a parent and/or leader, you have the opportunity to influence and impact not only your own well-being, but that of many.

Updated Oct. 11, 2023

Work & Motherhood, Life

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Jennifer Garner says don’t give in to working mom guilt

"You’re their mom forever. Don’t worry, you can do your job."

Updated Oct. 17, 2023

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How to create holiday cards that capture the magic of the season–and 6 places to print them

Bring the joy back into creating and sending holiday cards this year!

Updated Oct. 24, 2024

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Parenting

What to expect when your kid comes home from college for Thanksgiving

Having your child home from college for the first time can bring up all kinds of emotions for the entire family.

Updated Oct. 11, 2023

Parenting, Life

Celebrity News

‘Selling Sunset’ star Bre Tiesi says PPD made her feel like she had ‘no control’ over anything

“I had no control over my mental state, over my emotions, over my anything."

Updated Oct. 11, 2023

Celebrity News

Viral & Trending

Disney World and Disneyland ticket prices are going up—here’s what you need to know

Prices have increased between $5 and $65 depending on the type of ticket.

Updated Oct. 11, 2023

Viral & Trending, Travel

Halloween

How old is too old for trick or treating?

Some states have laws about age limits.

Updated Oct. 11, 2023

Halloween, Parenting

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Family Finances & Budgeting

Millennial compares how far her income goes to her parents’ and is floored

This is seriously depressing.

Updated Oct. 11, 2023

Family Finances & Budgeting

Halloween

Try this easy DIY Halloween sensory bag with your toddler

Spooky spiders get a whole new look.

Updated Oct. 11, 2023

Halloween, Holidays

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Health & Wellness

Just like long Covid, you can have a ‘long cold’, study finds

The research highlights a possible reason for why some develop chronic fatigue syndrome after illness.

Updated Oct. 11, 2023

Health & Wellness, Covid

Celebrity News

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star says raising a daughter with Down Syndrome was like a ‘rebirth’ for her

“It forced me to reconsider everything about love."

Updated Oct. 11, 2023

Celebrity News

Viral & Trending

These are the popular baby name predictions for 2024, according to an expert

Remember: you can love whatever name feels right for you.

Updated Oct. 11, 2023

Viral & Trending, Baby Names

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Parenting

Mom defends removing daughter’s facial hair—’If hair removal makes her feel better, it’s a small thing to do’

"To moms: if your teen/tween asks to remove facial hair … please do it!"

Updated Oct. 10, 2023

Parenting, Viral & Trending

Viral & Trending

Mom’s viral TikTok shows Norway’s childcare—and it sounds freaking fantastic

Ready to book my flight and become an expat mom.

Updated Oct. 10, 2023

Viral & Trending, Life

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Viral & Trending

Mom’s note to pediatrician about weight-shaming is powerful and spot-on

"We focus on what our body can do rather than its appearance"

Updated Oct. 10, 2023

Viral & Trending, Children's Health

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Travel

Staycation vs vacation: 5 reasons to stay local

What makes traveling with our families special is not how far we go or how much money we spend, it’s how connected we are as a family.

Updated Oct. 10, 2023

Travel

What mom says vs. what kids hear screenshots

Viral & Trending

Every mom will relate to this hilarious video showing ‘What I say vs. what my kids hear’

This explains a lot about how your kids react to the completely normal things you say

Updated Oct. 10, 2023

Viral & Trending, Life

Parenting

5 parenting lessons we learned from ‘Bluey’

We’ve gleaned so much parenting wisdom from Bandit and Chilli.

Updated Oct. 10, 2023

Parenting, Viral & Trending

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