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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. 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

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

Pregnancy

Facing a high-risk pregnancy? Here’s what three experts want every mom to know

By Jane Purser, DNP FNP-C; Becca Hamilton, LPC, PMH-C; and Dr. Margaret Archer, PT, DPT

Updated Jun. 24, 2025

Pregnancy

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

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

Updated Jul. 11, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

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

“No one send this to my dad, he will cry…”

Updated Jul. 11, 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

This dad got roasted by his 3-year-old at bedtime—and the internet is siding with her

Updated Jul. 11, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

The internet exploded over this 7-year-old’s spray tan—but the parenting debate runs deeper

Updated Jul. 11, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

a collage of people in a pool - Instagram mom shares postpartum advice

News

Grieving your pre-baby self? This powerful message is changing how moms see postpartum

Updated Jul. 11, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

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

News

How to talk to your kids about the floods in Texas

"The other thing that parents can do is talk about their own feelings in a calm and appropriate way.”

Updated Jul. 09, 2025

News, 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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Child

Middle child syndrome? New study explains why it’s actually a superpower

Does your place in the family shape your personality? A new large-scale study explores how birth order and family size may play a role.

Updated Feb. 10, 2025

Child

News

Baked goods FDA recall: what you need to know about the 2 million products impacted

The cause? Potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious health risks.

Updated Feb. 10, 2025

News

Safety

LG recalls 500,000 electric ranges after dozens of fires and injuries—here’s what parents need to know

Nearly 500,000 units have been recalled due to a fire hazard that has already led to dozens of fires, injuries, and even pet deaths.

Updated Feb. 10, 2025

Safety, Parenting

Ohio police officers shave heads for breast cancer awareness

News

“No one fights alone”: Ohio police officers shave their heads in solidarity with mom battling cancer

“If I could save any life, that's what I'm going to try to do.”

Updated Feb. 07, 2025

News

Parenting

‘How entitled could you be?’ TikTok video on stay-at-home moms goes viral

But plot twist: this video isn’t calling out SAHMs—it’s coming for the husbands who think their paycheck makes them the sole “provider.”

Updated Feb. 07, 2025

Parenting, Viral & Trending

Instagram post: Dad says wife comes before kids

News

This dad says his wife comes before their kids—and the internet has thoughts

“By loving your spouse, you are actually even, by extension, loving your kids.”

Updated Feb. 07, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Celebrity baby names: A picture of Gisele Bundchen and Brittany Mahomes

Pregnancy

Celebrity baby name trends: Thematic names that tell a story

Gisele Bündchen and Brittany Mahomes have recently highlighted how thematic naming patterns can be both personal and beautiful, setting trends for parents everywhere.

Updated Feb. 07, 2025

Pregnancy, Baby Names, Celebrity News, News

Ohio school bus driver who rushed into burning house to save kids

News

Ohio school bus driver runs into a burning house to save students: “My kids are inside”

"They’re my kids," Morris told Today.com. "I’d do anything for my kids."

Updated Feb. 07, 2025

News

TikTok gentle parenting: A mom comforting her crying daughter

News

This video shows how gentle parenting can heal your inner child

A TikTok video showing a mom calmly guiding her toddler through big emotions has exploded online, racking up 4.7 million views in a single day.

Updated Feb. 06, 2025

News, Celebrity News, Parenting

Viral & Trending

What this mom taught her 7-year-old about people-pleasing is making waves

While the lesson is aimed at children, the reality is that many of us needed to hear it, too.

Updated Feb. 06, 2025

Viral & Trending, Child, Child Learn & Play

Return to office mandates: A stressed woman sitting in front of a laptop

Career & Money

Why return-to-office mandates could set working moms back for decades

Return-to-office mandates are forcing working moms back into outdated, unsustainable expectations—undoing decades of progress in workplace equity.

Updated Feb. 10, 2025

Career & Money, Work & Motherhood

News

Dad drove 6 hours because he “had a feeling” his daughter needed a hug—and the internet can’t stop crying

Something about her voice told him she wasn’t okay. He couldn’t quite explain it—he just knew.

Updated Feb. 06, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Safety

New study sounds alarm on water bead dangers—what parents need to know

The risk of water beads goes beyond simple choking hazards.

Updated Feb. 05, 2025

Safety, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Parenting

Family Finances & Budgeting

How rising tariffs could impact family budgets—and 5 ways to stay ahead

The Trump administration has recently announced new tariffs on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico.

Updated Mar. 05, 2025

Family Finances & Budgeting, Parenting

Self-harm: A woman struggling with mental health issues and depression

Health & Wellness

Nearly 1 in 3 parents have considered suicide or self-harm—American parents are in crisis

This statistic is a gut punch, laying bare the dire reality facing millions of parents…

Updated Feb. 04, 2025

Health & Wellness, Mental Health

Entertainment

9 beginner-friendly craft kits that double as stress-relief (and are a great alternative to doom-scrolling)

Low-stakes projects for high-stress times.

Updated Feb. 04, 2025

Entertainment

Teacher who runs her classroom like corporate

Viral & Trending

Teacher turns her classroom into a workplace—here’s why it’s dividing the internet

She reimagined her classroom as a workplace-style setting that gave students more autonomy, responsibility, and accountability.

Updated Feb. 12, 2025

Viral & Trending, Child, Child Learn & Play, News

Postpartum

This viral text is changing how we support moms who just had a baby

@cameronoaksrogers shares a heartfelt and actionable approach to supporting new moms: a simple, thoughtful text message offering specific ways to help.

Updated Feb. 04, 2025

Postpartum