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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

News

Toddler picks up mom’s nickname for dad… and won’t stop using it

Updated Jul. 17, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

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

As hilarious and relatable as the tweet is, it touches on a deeper conversation resonating with exhausted moms everywhere.

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

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

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

Updated Jul. 16, 2025

News

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. 17, 2025

News, Pregnancy

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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Viral & Trending

Ohio Elementary PTA wins the internet for their hilarious school drop-off line signs

An elementary school PTA group in Ohio has made the most entertaining school drop-off line of all time.

Updated Sep. 08, 2022

Viral & Trending, Back To School

Our Partners

This school year, help your kids learn how to Be Internet Awesome

You can lay the groundwork for healthy internet habits.

Updated Jan. 09, 2023

Our Partners, Back To School, Parenting

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Travel

10 extraordinary rentals you won’t believe exist

Your one-of-a-kind solo trip or family vacation awaits!

Updated Sep. 08, 2022

Travel

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Tips & Tricks

5 tips to make school pick up and drop off easier on everyone

A challenging drop-off can set the tone for the rest of the day. Here's how to make drop off (and pick up) easier.

Updated Jan. 27, 2023

Tips & Tricks

Halloween

15 Halloween party ideas for your family’s spooky bash

Throw a Halloween bash Wednesday Addams would be proud of!

Updated Oct. 02, 2023

Halloween

What To Read

20 Halloween children’s books full of spooky, silly fun

From pumpkin harvests to sweet little ghosts, these stories are full of magic and mischief.

Updated Sep. 26, 2023

What To Read

Viral & Trending

TikTok’s viral ‘Corn Kid’ gets the ultimate corn honor, and it’s adorable

It's so much more than a "big lump with knobs" 😂 🌽

Updated Sep. 08, 2022

Viral & Trending

Celebrity News

Jennette McCurdy’s answer about whether she forgives her mom for abuse is a must-watch

"I worked on forgiveness for a very long time."

Updated Sep. 08, 2022

Celebrity News

Nutrition

Can food influence your child’s mood? Yes, says a pediatric dietitian

She shares tips on how to work those good-mood foods into your weekly meal plan.

Updated Mar. 28, 2025

Nutrition, Children's Health

Postpartum

3 tips on childbirth recovery from a postpartum doula

I'm here to help you feel confident to enter the fourth trimester.

Updated Sep. 07, 2023

Postpartum, Fourth Trimester

young girl talking to mother about toxic friendship issues

Children's Health

Is your child in a toxic friendship? A school counselor’s guide to spotting the signs

And when it’s time to intervene.

Updated Sep. 14, 2022

Children's Health, Community & Friendship

Viral & Trending

Ms. Rachel breaks character to deliver message about mom guilt in viral TikTok

"I realized following my passion helped fill up my bucket. I also realized it's good to shower."

Updated Nov. 17, 2022

Viral & Trending, Mental Health

Mental Health

Latinx moms of this generation are taking care of their mental health in the most necessary ways

All you need is one person taking small steps to create generational change and generational healing.

Updated Sep. 18, 2024

Mental Health, Fertility Prep More, Motherly Stories

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Our Partners

No-Stress Feeding Resource Guide

Babies eat like it’s their job—but it doesn’t have to be hard work for either of you. These tools and resources will support you every step of the way.

Updated Jan. 09, 2023

Our Partners, Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules

Motherly Stories

My ‘unnecessary’ Target trips are ABSOLUTELY necessary—and I’m not sorry for it

Because as a mom, we all need a place that feels crucial to our identity—and Target is just that place.

Updated Sep. 08, 2022

Motherly Stories, Self Care

Travel

One-parent-one-child trips are a wonderful way to bond

Not only are one-parent-one-child trips a wonderful way to bond, but they can also be happiness anchors with lasting memories for years to come.

Updated Sep. 07, 2022

Travel, Motherly Stories

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Celebrity News

Jennifer Lawrence opens up about experiencing miscarriages and D&C in new interview

"I had a very fortunate pregnancy. But every single second of my life was different. And it would occur to me sometimes: What if I was forced to do this?”

Updated Sep. 06, 2022

Celebrity News