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’90s summers were the best summers—here’s how to recreate the magic

When we talk about the summers of our youth, we often do so with the wistful sigh of nostalgia. We want our kids to experience that same magic. And they can.

Updated Jun. 05, 2024

Motherly Stories

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Career & Money

Summer break is costing parents more than just time—here’s how debt is becoming the new normal for child care

“As much as they’d love to take a bunch of time off during the summer to spend with their kids, that just isn’t a realistic thing for most Americans…"

Updated Jul. 24, 2025

Career & Money, Work & Motherhood

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

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News

Most premature baby ever born celebrates his first birthday

“We’re incredibly proud of how far Nash has come.”

Updated Jul. 25, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

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. 25, 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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News

Parents can’t get enough of this baby’s ‘Jurassic’ phase—here’s why it’s actually kind of genius

Updated Jul. 25, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

Most premature baby ever born celebrates his first birthday

“We’re incredibly proud of how far Nash has come.”

Updated Jul. 25, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

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News

Flying with kids is about to get easier—TSA’s new lane just launched

The program is currently being piloted at Orlando International Airport…

Updated Jul. 23, 2025

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

Pregnant mom and daughter are due 10 weeks apart—so they recreated Father of the Bride in real life

Updated Jul. 23, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

82% of moms say they feel lonely—this is the wake-up call we can’t ignore

Updated Jul. 23, 2025

News

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News

Michigan moms could soon have easier access to group prenatal care that’s changing lives

Updated Jul. 22, 2025

News

Parenting

Your odds of having a boy or girl might not be 50/50—here’s what affects it

For families raising all boys or all girls, this might offer a scientific explanation.

Updated Jul. 23, 2025

Parenting, Baby, Birth, Life

Parenting

She left the family vacation five days early—what happened next reignited a parenting firestorm

When one mom shared she tapped out of her family vacation five days early, it felt instantly recognizable.

Updated Jul. 23, 2025

Parenting, Life

Parenting

5 million backyard pools recalled after fatal child drownings—what parents need to know

Certain above-ground pools from Bestway, Intex, and Polygroup are being recalled due to a safety issue linked to multiple child drownings. Here’s what families should check—and how to get a free fix.

Updated Jul. 23, 2025

Parenting, Safety

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Parenting

This common household item poisoned thousands of toddlers—and the risk is still rising

Most cases involved toddlers under 2 years old, and more than 98% occurred in the home.

Updated Jul. 21, 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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What the world’s oldest cultures taught Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff about parenting

NPR Global Health Desk Correspondent, Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff, traveled to three continents with her three-year-old daughter, Rosie, along as her sidekick. Together, they lived with Maya, Hadzabe, and Inuit families, and learned how to tame Rosie's tantrums, motivate kids to be helpful, and build confidence and self-sufficiency. Michaeleen captured all that she learned in her New York Times bestselling book, Hunt, Gather, Parent. Liz checked in with her to talk more about her book, what makes modern Western parenting "weird," why the village is just ingrained in almost every culture except our own, and how we can incorporate what Michaeleen learned from these families into our own lives.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

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Five to 12-Month-Old Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules

How much sleep does a 9-month-old baby need?

Here's everything you need to know about your nine month old's current sleep needs.

Updated Apr. 19, 2022

Five to 12-Month-Old Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules, Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules

Life

Steve from ‘Blue’s Clues’ shares heartfelt message for grown-up fans: ‘I never forgot you’

Did you think Steve from 'Blues Clues' was going to make you cry today? No? Well, he will. In the best way.

Updated Sep. 30, 2022

Life, News, Viral & Trending

Life

Kylie Jenner confirms her pregnancy with incredibly touching video

Try not to tear up as Kylie surprises mom Kris Jenner with the happy news!

Updated Feb. 08, 2022

Life, Celebrity News, News

Child Shopping Guide

5 Montessori-inspired activities that make the Nugget worth the cost (and the wait!)

In case you're trying to justify a purchase of the internet's hottest piece of furniture.

Updated Jan. 31, 2022

Child Shopping Guide, Child, Child Learn & Play, Parenting

Baby Shopping Guide

Everything you need for starting solids with your baby

From sippy cups to splash mats we've thought of everything.

Updated Jul. 21, 2023

Baby Shopping Guide

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

9 stretch mark creams that will soothe your growing belly

Pregnancy is a great time to get into the habit of giving your skin a little extra love on the daily.

Updated Jun. 16, 2023

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides, Pregnancy Products

Parenting

5 reasons I’m happy to (still!) breastfeed my toddler

Everyone's going to have an opinion, but in the end the best thing we can do is simply do what's best for our little ones.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Parenting, Toddler, Toddler Nutrition

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Products & Gear

The ultimate back-to-school shopping list for busy moms

Use this list to prep for the best first day ever!

Updated Jul. 22, 2024

Products & Gear, Child Shopping Guide

Marriage & Partnerships

This comic shows the reality of what postpartum relationships can look like

After having a baby, your relationship with your partner can feel unrecognizable.

Updated Feb. 09, 2022

Marriage & Partnerships, Entertainment, Fourth Trimester, Life, Postpartum, Pregnancy, Relationships

Life

Viral TikTok shows big brother’s hilarious reaction to newborn sister’s diaper situation

Come for the cuteness, stay for the must-see moment where things go SOUTH.

Updated Jan. 18, 2022

Life, News, Viral & Trending

Life

Watch the sweet moment these formerly conjoined twins see each other for the first time

After a successful 12-hour surgery, these Israeli twins can finally see each other's faces—and it's the SWEETEST.

Updated Oct. 02, 2022

Life, News, Viral & Trending

Celebrity News

Mindy Kaling shares first photo of son Spencer on his first birthday!

She dedicates a sweet Instagram post to her little "pandemic baby."

Updated Jan. 06, 2022

Celebrity News, Life, News

Toddler Shopping Guides

Everyone loves the Nugget Play couch–but these alternatives are equally awesome

No wonder kids' sofas are a hot-ticket item—it's like having a live-in babysitter!

Updated Dec. 03, 2024

Toddler Shopping Guides, Home Shopping Guides

Parenting

Your guide to age-appropriate responsibilities for toddlers to teens

When is your child old enough to choose their own clothes, make their own friends or clean their own messes? You might be surprised.

Updated Oct. 16, 2024

Parenting, Child, Child Milestones, Teen, Teen Issues, Toddler, Toddler Milestones

Parenting

Less really is more: How to parent like a minimalist

Minimalism is more than just getting rid of all your stuff (although I am on that bandwagon too.) It's about filtering out the noise to focus your energy on what's important.

Updated May. 13, 2022

Parenting, Motherly Stories