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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

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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

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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

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

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

Pete Davidson announces baby news in the most Pete way—and yes, there are photos

Updated Jul. 18, 2025

News, Celebrity News

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

Updated Jul. 17, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

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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. 18, 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. 17, 2025

News, Motherly, Parenting

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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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Life

Prenatal depression does not make you ‘ungrateful’

It is not fair and it is not your fault.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Celebrity News

Bindi and Terri Irwin adorably troll us with baby’s first ‘croc encounter’

Terri Irwin shared the family's totally perfect April Fool's joke on Twitter.

Updated Jan. 06, 2022

Celebrity News, Life, News

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Celebrity News

Amy Schumer’s inspiring people to wear their fanciest gowns to get their COVID-19 vaccines

The fun social media trend also benefits charity. How cool is that?

Updated Feb. 09, 2022

Celebrity News, Adult, Covid, Life, News

Food

Making dinner just got a little more fun with Barilla’s new pasta playlists

Barilla and Spotify teamed up to create custom music playlists to help you cook your pasta for the correct amount of time.

Updated Feb. 14, 2022

Food, Life

Easter

How to safely celebrate Easter this weekend with your family

The CDC has issued new guidelines for celebrating amid the pandemic.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Easter, Holidays, Life

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Celebrity News

Kim Kardashian is every mom just trying to get some “me time” in these cute family pics

Raise your hand if you can relate.

Updated Jan. 20, 2022

Celebrity News, Life, News

Celebrity News

Why some mothers aren’t laughing at Tori Spelling’s April Fool’s Day announcement

The actress announced her sixth pregnancy on April 1st. She now says it was a joke aimed at the media.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Celebrity News, Life, News

Health & Wellness

New data shows a huge drop in HPV infections among young women and girls

The CDC says herd immunity may now be protecting even those who haven't received the HPV vaccine.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Health & Wellness, Life

Entertainment

PBS Kids is marking Autism Awareness Month with special new cartoon episodes

"Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum" and "Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood" will both introduce characters with autism next week.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Entertainment, Life

Parenting

These incredible “super twins” were conceived three weeks apart and their story is amazing

It's called superfetation, and it's extremely rare.

Updated Aug. 27, 2022

Parenting, Baby

Child Shopping Guide

These water toys will make this summer the best one yet

Here's how you get your kids outside having fun on even the hottest days.

Updated Jun. 23, 2025

Child Shopping Guide

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Shop

This is the necklace to ask for this Mother’s Day 😍

Motherly x Kinn created the perfect modern heirloom.

Updated Feb. 23, 2022

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Toddler Shopping Guides

The best sand toys for toddlers and kids that are fun and educational

From the beach to the sand box, we've got you covered.

Updated May. 28, 2025

Toddler Shopping Guides, Child Learn & Play

Life

Easy 4 year old birthday party ideas: themes, activity ideas, hacks & more

In short, keep it simple and small.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Travel

Traveling with kids is about to get easier, thanks to Google Maps

The app is rolling out a new feature that uses augmented reality to help you navigate malls, airports, train stations and more.

Updated Mar. 22, 2022

Travel, Life

Work & Motherhood

LinkedIn is finally adding “stay-at-home mom” as a job title

The professional social network announced a series of updates designed to make it easier for parents and caregivers to describe their employment history.

Updated Feb. 11, 2022

Work & Motherhood, Career & Money, Life, News