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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

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

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

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

Updated Jul. 22, 2025

News

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News

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

On July 1, the Michigan Senate passed Senate Bills 414 and 415, which would require both private insurers and Medicaid to cover group-based prenatal care programs.

Updated Jul. 22, 2025

News

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News

“Looking good for postpartum” isn’t the compliment we think it is—Kylie Kelce has a better idea

"I think we should be more concerned about the overall well-being of women postpartum. I don't think that we need to bounce back.”

Updated Jul. 21, 2025

News, Celebrity 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.

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News

A birthday they’ll never forget: Mom gives birth to all 4 kids on the same day

Updated Jul. 18, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

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News

Popular nursery chair recalled for overheating hazard—here’s what parents need to know

Updated Jul. 18, 2025

News, Parenting, Safety

Parenting

MLB player feeds his baby during the Home Run Derby—then shuts down the critic who questioned it

Updated Jul. 18, 2025

Parenting, News

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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

News

Popular nursery chair recalled for overheating hazard—here’s what parents need to know

So far, 37 incidents have been reported, including one minor injury. No fires or property damage have been reported.

Updated Jul. 18, 2025

News, Parenting, Safety

Parenting

MLB player feeds his baby during the Home Run Derby—then shuts down the critic who questioned it

Rooker’s small act of caregiving briefly stole the show—and sparked a larger conversation about parenting.

Updated Jul. 18, 2025

Parenting, News

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. 21, 2025

News, Motherly, 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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Life

Emily Ratajkowski has a message for mom-shamers

"I don't care if you hate me or hate celebrity (or just hate women) but it's incredibly scary to become a parent and no one deserves to be told by strangers that they're a s****y mother."

Updated Dec. 01, 2022

Life, News

Baby

What they don’t tell you about the newborn phase

"You hear about the rough late nights and early mornings, but you don't hear about how much you'll crave that intoxicating newborn scent after it's gone."

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Baby, Parenting

Beauty & Style

Wet liners: This summer’s sleekest eye trend

Wet liner can give even simple eye looks a serious pop.

Updated Jul. 19, 2021

Beauty & Style, Life

Shop

After 4 kids, this is still the best baby gear item I’ve ever purchased

I wouldn't be swooning over the BABYBJORN bouncer after eight years and four kids if it didn't work.

Updated Jan. 05, 2022

Shop, Baby, Baby Shopping Guide, Parenting

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Relationships

24 questions to ask your partner instead of, ‘How was your day?’

"If you could do any part of today over again, what would it be?"

Updated Jul. 05, 2024

Relationships, Life

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Parenting

The surprising factor that makes car seats less safe

If it's not specifically approved by your car seat's manufacturer for use with your seat, you shouldn't use it.

Updated Sep. 29, 2022

Parenting, Baby

Safety

This mama’s honest post about her son almost drowning is going viral

Such an important reminder.

Updated May. 20, 2022

Safety, Child, Child Learn & Play, Life, News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

Celebrity News

Meghan and Harry are supporting families experiencing homelessness and we’re here for it

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are working "to ensure parents of every makeup and all walks of life have the support they need."

Updated Feb. 14, 2022

Celebrity News, Life, News

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Getting Pregnant

Katrina Scott walks Sports Illustrated runway in the middle of IVF cycle

"This has been a dream for 15+ years… but this moment is perfectly timed."

Updated Dec. 14, 2021

Getting Pregnant, Infertility, Pregnancy

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Celebrity News

Joanna Gaines shares simple but GENIUS family screen time rule

It's always the simplest ideas that work the best, isn't it?

Updated Jan. 31, 2022

Celebrity News, Life, News

Celebrity News

Christine from ‘Selling Sunset’ says she and her baby almost died during birth

"The surgeons didn't even have time to count their tools before stitching me up as I was flatlining."

Updated Jan. 06, 2022

Celebrity News, Life, News

Baby Names

55+ happy baby names for your little bundle of joy

These cute baby names will always bring a smile to your face.

Updated Jan. 14, 2022

Baby Names, Pregnancy

Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules

How much solid food should babies eat in their first year? A surprising new study sheds light on guidelines

A new study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, tested whether the amount of food suggested by each of those sources leads to babies with a healthy body mass index.

Updated Dec. 16, 2022

Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules, Baby, Baby Feeding Tips, Parenting