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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. 28, 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

When your poolside snack is interrupted by a surprise guest (and no one knows who’s more startled)

Updated Jul. 28, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

The hilarious lunch order that sums up firstborn vs. secondborn vibes

“CHICKEN CHICKEN AND CHICKEN!”

Updated Jul. 28, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

Finally, a law that gets it: Washington requires changing tables in all public restrooms

Washington's new law, passed by the state legislature and signed by Governor Jay Inslee, requires all new public buildings to install baby changing stations in every restroom: men’s, women’s, and gender-neutral.

Updated Jul. 28, 2025

News, Baby, Parenting

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

Khloé Kardashian sparks debate about nannies—and why moms still feel so judged

Updated Jul. 28, 2025

News, Celebrity News

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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. 28, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

Most premature baby ever born celebrates his first birthday

Updated Jul. 28, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

Finally, a law that gets it: Washington requires changing tables in all public restrooms

Updated Jul. 28, 2025

News, Baby, Parenting

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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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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Celebrity News

Ashley Tisdale gets real about giving birth in a pandemic and her changing body

The actress just gave birth to her first child: a baby girl named Jupiter Iris!

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Celebrity News, Life, News

Career & Money

Here’s the problem with Equal Pay Day

On average, women are paid 82 cents for every dollar paid to a white male worker. But that's only part of the story.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Career & Money, Life, Work & Motherhood

Children's Health

It’s National Poison Prevention Week—here’s what you need to know to keep kids safe

Poison control experts say incidents involving kids and household cleaners have increased during the pandemic.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Life

Celebrity News

Vanessa Bryant shares new tattoo in memory of late daughter Gianna

Bryant got the 13-year-old's famous nickname inked on her forearm.

Updated Feb. 04, 2022

Celebrity News, Life, News

Parenting

This is how “baby talk” affects little ones learning two languages

Infant-directed speech—better known as "baby talk"—makes babies pay more attention, a new study found.

Updated Mar. 21, 2023

Parenting, Baby, Baby Learn & Play

Health & Wellness

Re-opening anxiety is real, and almost half of us are feeling it

A new study shows almost half of Americans don't think life will ever be the same after the pandemic.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Health & Wellness, Life, Women's Health

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Shop

What to wear to a baby shower—whether you’re a guest or the mama-to-be

Outfit ideas to help you celebrate in style.

Updated Dec. 07, 2021

Shop, Beauty & Style, Beauty & Style Shopping Guides, Life, Style

Baby Shopping Guide

13 eco-friendly baby care items that will keep the planet (and baby) happy

These eco-friendly picks are *so* good

Updated Mar. 07, 2025

Baby Shopping Guide

Baby Shopping Guide

5 essentials for baby’s nursery—sweet dreams, guaranteed

From decor that will grow along with your baby to items essential for seeing you through those early days, we rounded up our favorite products to complete your nursery.

Updated Feb. 11, 2022

Baby Shopping Guide, Baby, Baby Sleep Tips, Parenting, Registry

Life

How to get free Krispy Kreme donuts if you’ve gotten a COVID vaccine

All you need is proof of vaccination and you're eligible to receive free donuts for the rest of the year.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life, News

Easter

How to throw an Easter tea party for your little ones

A certified tea expert helps you plan the cutest Easter celebration.

Updated Mar. 31, 2022

Easter, Entertaining

Food

This IG account may inspire you to add kid-friendly charcuterie boards into your mealtime rotation

Think charcuterie boards are just for entertaining? Think again.

Updated Feb. 08, 2022

Food, Child, Child Nutrition, Life, Meal Planning & Shopping, Parenting

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Work & Motherhood

Having kids gave me the power to chase my dreams

Becoming a mother doesn't mean you stop dreaming.

Updated Feb. 09, 2022

Work & Motherhood, Career & Money, Life

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Pregnancy

This year’s celebrity babies have the coolest names

You're definitely going to want to steal these baby names.

Updated Aug. 24, 2022

Pregnancy, Baby Names

Celebrity News

Emma Roberts shares her best advice for moms: ‘just love your child and yourself’

Actors Emma Roberts and Garrett Hedlund welcomed their son Rhodes Robert in December.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Celebrity News, Life, News

Life

Sesame Workshop just launched a new set of resources on racial justice

The nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street is bringing families everywhere resources to help navigate these tough (but crucial) conversations.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life, News