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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. 03, 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. 15, 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

Chalk, a squirt gun, and 18 minutes of peace: A mom’s low-key win goes viral

Updated Jul. 17, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

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Parenting

“It can feel thankless—but it’s a really important job”: Chris Pratt on the emotional weight of stepparenting

“Stepparenting is extra confusing because you aren’t a parent, you’re not a nanny, you’re not an assistant.”

Updated Jul. 16, 2025

Parenting, Celebrity News, News

News

Menopause care is finally getting a national spotlight—and lawmakers are stepping up

“Here I am, a woman in my mid-40s, telling my doctor that my brain isn’t working properly, and once again, I was dismissed as ‘fine.’”

Updated Jul. 16, 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.

News

Mom checks the baby monitor—and sees something she’ll never forget

Updated Jul. 16, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

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

Updated Jul. 15, 2025

News, Pregnancy

News

When her dad held her baby, time folded in on itself

Updated Jul. 11, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

“It can feel thankless—but it’s a really important job”: Chris Pratt on the emotional weight of stepparenting

“Stepparenting is extra confusing because you aren’t a parent, you’re not a nanny, you’re not an assistant.”

Updated Jul. 16, 2025

Parenting, Celebrity News, News

Child Learn & Play

A neighbor, a hose, and a group of kids—this summer scene is melting hearts across the internet

In a world of curated family vacations and $500 birthday parties, this video gave us something far more precious.

Updated Jul. 15, 2025

Child Learn & Play, Child, Parenting

Birth

A mom donated her uterus to help another woman carry a baby—now they’ve met the child they made possible

Sara had donated her uterus so that Emma, who was born without one, could experience pregnancy.

Updated Jul. 15, 2025

Birth, Birth Stories, Parenting

Parenting

Going on a cruise this summer? 7 safety tips every parent should know before setting sail

The best time to talk about cruise rules? Before the ocean is involved.

Updated Jul. 09, 2025

Parenting, Safety

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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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Women's Health

11 reasons why your period might be late—that aren’t related to pregnancy

How to decode a late period (and when to call your doctor)

Updated Mar. 21, 2023

Women's Health, Getting Pregnant

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Celebrity News

Pink calls out media’s sexism for focusing on a 20-year-old ‘feud’ with Christina Aguilera

"My real disappointment lies in the fact that the art can never be the focus when you're a woman."

Updated Mar. 21, 2023

Celebrity News

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Ms. Rachel returns to TikTok with message about ‘boundaries’ amid drama over co-star

Ms. Rachel has an important message for us all about social media boundaries.

Updated Mar. 07, 2023

Viral & Trending

Celebrity News

Christina Applegate caps off her ‘last’ red carpet appearance with a big message

Applegate says it may be her last red carpet appearance due to MS.

Updated Mar. 21, 2023

Celebrity News

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Child Learn & Play

15 outdoor activities for kids that will nurture a love of nature

It's never too early to start nurturing a child's connection to nature. These outdoor activities for kids are easy, accessible, and incredibly beneficial.

Updated Feb. 24, 2023

Child Learn & Play, Life

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Child Learn & Play

10 spring break activities that will sprout happiness for the whole family

Keep it simple, fun and wallet-friendly with these creative ideas.

Updated Mar. 06, 2024

Child Learn & Play

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

8 highly-effective sleeping masks that wrap you in a cocoon of darkness

Because falling asleep now requires me to create a black hole of nothingness.

Updated Feb. 10, 2025

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

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Celebrity News

Kylie Jenner talks about ‘painful’ postpartum depression she experienced with both kids

“I have experienced it. Twice."

Updated Mar. 21, 2023

Celebrity News, Mental Health

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Celebrity News

Paris Hilton didn’t tell her mom she had a baby for a whole week

"When I introduced my mom to our baby boy, it was amazing to see the look on her face."

Updated Mar. 21, 2023

Celebrity News

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Relationships

Being a mom AND a caregiver means taking on the impossible, because there’s no other choice

If you're a mom, a spouse, and a caregiver—this is my love letter to you.

Updated Mar. 21, 2023

Relationships, Mental Health

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Parenting

Advocating for my daughter helped her get the right diagnosis—and begin thriving again

A dyslexia diagnosis helped my daughter go from struggling to read to devouring a novel a week and regaining her self-esteem. Here's how advocating on her behalf made a difference.

Updated Mar. 20, 2023

Parenting, Child Learn & Play

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Children's Health

11 expert-backed ways to prevent car sickness in kids

From acupressure to window-gazing, here’s what you need to know.

Updated Feb. 23, 2023

Children's Health, Car Seat Safety

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Motherly Stories

The one thing pregnant women forget to do: get excited

"But while my mind was busy turning over the possibilities of pitocin and episiotomies, I forgot to get excited."

Updated Feb. 23, 2023

Motherly Stories, Pregnancy

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Viral & Trending

Daughter’s viral TikTok helps her dad’s book become a first-time bestseller

More than a decade after it was first published, sales skyrocketed.

Updated Feb. 23, 2023

Viral & Trending, What To Read

Viral & Trending

The new historical American Girl dolls are from 1999, and all we have to say is: NOOOOO

The new historical American Girl dolls re twins, Isabel and Nicki.

Updated Feb. 23, 2023

Viral & Trending

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Season 13

Momtourage podcast hosts Ashley Hearon-Smith & Keri Setaro on how to make mom friends

“Connection is the reason why we're here on the planet.”

Updated Dec. 12, 2024

Season 13, Community & Friendship

Infertility

The silent grief of infertility

Being thrilled when your friends and family are pregnant; but crumbling inside

Updated Apr. 15, 2024

Infertility, Motherly Stories

Phylicia Teymer reflecting on raising a biracial son

Motherly Stories

I’m biracial and raising a biracial son: Here’s what I hope for his future

"As I reflect on my personal perspective of growing up biracial, here are three things I hope for my biracial son and the many multiracial children in the world."

Updated Feb. 22, 2023

Motherly Stories, Black History Month