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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

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. 16, 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

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Parenting

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

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

News

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

That wave—a tiny gesture—has sparked a massive response.

Updated Jul. 16, 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.

News

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

Updated Jul. 15, 2025

News, Pregnancy

News

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

Updated Jul. 11, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

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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This is the funniest TikTok on wildly different motherhood aesthetics you’ll ever watch

We love a relatable mom sharing the realities of mom life.

Updated Feb. 22, 2023

Viral & Trending

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Miscarriage & Loss

Can we finally talk about men and miscarriage grief?

Miscarriage grief is real for anyone who has experienced pregnancy loss. Here's how men can find support.

Updated May. 22, 2024

Miscarriage & Loss, Mental Health

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Celebrity News

‘Selling Sunsets’ Heather Rae Young and Tarek El Moussa welcome their first child together—’We are on cloud 9′

"Our baby boy is doing amazing and Heather was a rockstar during labor."

Updated Feb. 22, 2023

Celebrity News

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Mental Health

We need more honest conversations around postpartum mood disorders—not judgment

A lot of moms are suffering in silence.

Updated Feb. 22, 2023

Mental Health, Motherly Stories

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Viral & Trending

Woman shares crazy story of not being believed by doctors in viral TikTok

This woman's storytelling deserves an award.

Updated Feb. 22, 2023

Viral & Trending

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Miscarriage & Loss

Heartfelt quotes for grieving a stillbirth

A loss mom shares poems and quotes to grieve and honor your stillborn baby.

Updated Feb. 22, 2023

Miscarriage & Loss, Self Care

Teen

Struggling to communicate with your teen? You might be making this classic mistake

Good intentions, even those around communication, only go so far with teens.

Updated Feb. 22, 2023

Teen, Parenting

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Viral & Trending

Jason Kelce’s pregnant wife is bringing not one, but TWO OB/GYNs to the Super Bowl

His wife is currently 38 weeks pregnant!

Updated Feb. 09, 2023

Viral & Trending

Season 13

Yohana Founder Yoky Matsuoka wants to help parents tackle their “to do” lists

“Learning to delegate a little bit at a time is something that we want to instill and teach.”

Updated Dec. 12, 2024

Season 13

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News

U.S. Surgeon General warns 13-year-olds are too young for social media

Between the algorithms and catchy trends, kids don't stand a chance.

Updated Feb. 01, 2023

News

Pregnancy

What is a cryptic pregnancy? The rare condition where moms don’t know they’re expecting

The signs might be there, but you might be too stressed to notice. Here’s what else you need to know about cryptic pregnancy.

Updated Mar. 13, 2025

Pregnancy, Women's Health

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Our Partners

7 best bottles for every stage of growth

Pediatricians approve, too!

Updated Feb. 03, 2023

Our Partners, Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules

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Our Partners

4 factors to keep in mind when buying a baby crib

And why we're blown away by one innovative new 8-in-1 convertible crib.

Updated Jul. 11, 2023

Our Partners, Baby Shopping Guide

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What To Read

The best way to teach kids about diversity and inclusion is through reading

So many books present a homogenous view of the world. I want to elevate those who break through the barrier, and I want my children to look for those stories.

Updated Feb. 14, 2023

What To Read, Child Learn & Play

Home Decor

13 best throw blankets to add flair to your living space (and to snuggle up under!)

Let's get cozy!

Updated Jan. 02, 2024

Home Decor, Home Shopping Guides

Travel

I travel with my daughter to build our bond

This is our chance to get to know each other better, away from the chores and responsibilities of home.

Updated Feb. 14, 2023

Travel, Motherly Stories

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Motherly Stories

The transition to becoming a mother is so intense—and there’s a name for it

“The process of becoming a mother is a developmental passage where a woman transitions through pre-conception, pregnancy and birth, surrogacy or adoption, to the postnatal period and beyond.”

Updated Jan. 31, 2023

Motherly Stories, Health & Wellness