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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

jwoww on son's sensory processing disorder

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

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

Updated Jul. 17, 2025

News, Motherly, Parenting

News

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

So they hear & understand everything except the “put that down” sentence. 🤔

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

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.

Chris Pratt with daughter Lyla - Stepparent

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

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

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. 17, 2025

News, Motherly, Parenting

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

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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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Child Sleep

Does screen time before bed affect your child’s sleep? Here’s what the research shows

Screen time may seem like a good way to wind down, but it can impact sleep quality and quantity.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022

Child Sleep, Children's Health

What To Watch

‘Pinocchio’ live-action film trailer is out, and Tom Hanks is bringing magic for the whole family

The Disney+ film will be released on September 8.

Updated Aug. 26, 2022

What To Watch, Viral & Trending

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Motherly Stories

Why the Wren Eleanor controversy makes parents so uncomfortable

That family photo we can’t wait to share on social media might not be something our child wants shown to the world.

Updated Aug. 30, 2022

Motherly Stories, Parenting

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Children's Health

Your parenting style can reduce your child’s risk of substance abuse

Teaching strong coping skills and modeling healthy communication can be protective when it comes to your child’s risk of alcohol and substance addiction.

Updated Jan. 17, 2023

Children's Health, Parenting

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Motherly Stories

To the mama struggling to evolve alongside her kids

Some days you might feel lost, but you are still here.

Updated Aug. 27, 2022

Motherly Stories, Parenting

Screenshots of Snoop Dogg's Doggyland children's series

News

Millennial parents, rejoice: Snoop Dogg has launched a kids’ series

Snoop announced the launch of 'Doggyland,' a new educational show for kids that will air on YouTube and YouTube Kids.

Updated Aug. 30, 2022

News, Entertainment

Motherly Stories

My breastfeeding journey ended abruptly—and I wasn’t prepared for the grief that followed

This was a sudden loss of something both beautiful and painful that had become deeply ingrained into my identity as a woman and a mother

Updated Sep. 26, 2022

Motherly Stories, Real Feeding Stories from Real Mamas

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Our Partners

Kids are different than adults. Their cancer treatment should be different—and safer

Here’s how The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is making it happen.

Updated Sep. 14, 2022

Our Partners, Children's Health

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Our Partners

No kid should have to face cancer. But, if they do, a new initiative led by a nonprofit can help them not just survive but thrive

The Dare to Dream Project makes more effective, safer treatment options possible.

Updated Sep. 14, 2022

Our Partners, Children's Health

Celebrity News

‘A nightmare’–Olivia Munn is every mom struggling with a teething baby

The wide-eyed, zoned-out and exhausted look on the actress's face is so relatable.

Updated Aug. 26, 2022

Celebrity News

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News

Biden cancels $10,000 in student debt for borrowers earning less than $125,000 and extends payment pause

Two-thirds of all student debt is held by women.

Updated Aug. 26, 2022

News, Career & Money

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Celebrity News

Peta Murgatroyd reveals embryo transfer was unsuccessful in heartbreaking Instagram post

“One of the happiest days of my life, and then 10 days later one of the saddest moments I’ll never forget.”

Updated Aug. 29, 2022

Celebrity News, Fertility Prep More, Infertility

Woman looking out at sunrise over water possibly contemplating the link between miscarriage risk and extreme heat

It's Science

Miscarriage risk may be highest in late summer, data shows

A new study highlights the link between miscarriage risk and extreme heat. But more research is needed to understand the correlation.

Updated Aug. 29, 2022

It's Science, Fertility Prep More, Miscarriage & Loss

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Motherly Stories

To the godparents who love our children like their very own

Perhaps we don’t show our appreciation enough, but you are an essential part of our family’s support system—and we don’t know what we’d do without you.

Updated Sep. 08, 2022

Motherly Stories, Community & Friendship

newborn baby wearing a hospital band clutching mom's finger

Motherly Stories

How my baby’s NICU journey changed me as a mom

I did what they told me for years I couldn't do. I got pregnant and gave birth to our little girl. And yet, it wasn't the redemption story I'd imagined in my mind.

Updated Aug. 27, 2022

Motherly Stories, Baby Health