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Microplastics in a plate

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
Nordstrom Sale

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
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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

2025 State of Motherhood Survey

Motherhood can be so many things. And we want to hear what it’s like for you in 2025.

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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
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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
Ultrasound

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
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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
pbs defunding vote

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
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Katherine Schwarzenegger hired a stepparenting coach—here’s what every blended family can learn

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

Updated Jul. 18, 2025
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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
Uterine transplant

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
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Pregnant? Bookmark these 13 articles now

A guide for every stage in your incredible journey.

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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 time-lapse proves moms are never off the clock

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This is Motherhood: Sonia Smith-Kang on embracing multiculturism

In the first episode of The Motherly Podcast's This is Motherhood bonus series, Joyce Brewer talks with Sonia Smith-Kang on her children's wear line, Mixed Up Clothing, and raising kids in a multilingual, multicultural household.

Updated Dec. 12, 2024
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7 things people don’t tell you about raising teens

What I’ve realized about the teen years is that, like all stages of parenting (and life, for that matter), they are a Both/And experience.

Updated Jan. 25, 2023
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To my husband: When motherhood gets tough, you make it easier

I know that most times I am our child's safe haven, but at the end of each day, you are mine.

Updated Aug. 30, 2022
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Lin-Manuel Miranda offers hilarious ‘cure’ for children obsessed with ‘Encanto’

"Have the songs of 'Encanto' brought your life to a joy-filled, yet grinding halt?"

Updated Aug. 30, 2022
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How to keep your relationship strong when one of you has health struggles

When a surgeon's medical error left her with long-term medical issues, Lorena Junco Margain had to learn how to manage not just her physical health, but the health of her relationship, too.

Updated Mar. 22, 2022
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Kourtney Kardashian says IVF medication made her feel menopausal and depressed

Kourtney, 42, revealed that she and her Travis, 46, are hoping to expand their family.

Updated Apr. 22, 2022
Overwhelmed mom: Mother carrying sleeping daughters

From a mom of older kids to a new mama: It won’t always be this hard

To those mamas who feel exhausted and stuck, like things will never get easier, let me tell you: things will get easier.

Updated Aug. 30, 2022
'Don't Say Gay' Florida students walk out in protest

Students across Florida stage walkouts in protest of ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill

The bill would ban “classroom discussion about sexual orientation or gender identity” in primary schools.

Updated Sep. 06, 2022
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Our children may never know all we do—but they will know our love

I know you may not know it, but you are seen. You are needed. You are wanted.

Updated Aug. 30, 2022
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Hippity-hoppity! 12 Easter coloring pages for kids

What better way to count down to the spring holiday than with a fun activity like Easter coloring pages?

Updated Feb. 23, 2024
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Being a working mom is my identity. But can we drop the label?

Being a working mom is my superpower. But the term “working mom” is outdated, ineffective at capturing who we—moms—all are, and is dismissive of all parents.

Updated Oct. 13, 2023
Burnout: young woman with head in hands

What moms are feeling is so much more than ‘burnout’

'Burnout' is a bite-sized buzzword for a really complex and layered issue.

Updated Aug. 26, 2022
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Best-selling author Eve Rodsky wants mothers to be interested in their own lives

Bestselling author Eve Rodsky wants to banish the word "multitasking."

Updated Dec. 12, 2024
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10 products the mamas of Motherly swear by to help baby sleep

We hope they'll help you as much as they've helped us!

Updated Oct. 24, 2022
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