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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
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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
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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
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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
Girl or boy

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
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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
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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
a baby looking at a drawer for nicotine pouches

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
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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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All the celebrity babies born in 2020 (so far) 🎉

Jinger Dugger Vuolo and her husband have some big news!

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
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Miscarriages aren’t a secret in 2020, thanks to these 10 celebrities

So many celebrities are openly discussing the once taboo subject.

Updated Nov. 25, 2020
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Mindy Kaling on hiding her second pregnancy: It ‘was kind of easy’

Baggy clothes—and the pandemic—helped keep her news under wraps.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Ask Motherly: How do I make the holidays special when I’m exhausted?

This is not your year to worry about making the holidays "magical."

Updated Nov. 25, 2020
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Dear middle child, you were so different from my first

I didn't understand you.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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The moms being pushed from the workforce right now aren’t failures

Moms aren't failures—it's our sexist culture that's failing us all.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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I share everything about my family online—but I don’t deserve to be mom-shamed

Comments from strangers on the internet made me question myself as a parent…and it really hurt.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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The Elf on the Shelf is back… and in quarantine

"Elves traveling from the North Pole must quarantine for 14 days upon arrival."

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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This Sesame Street video is helping kids with autism get comfortable with masks

"That's how we keep everybody healthy and safe."

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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If a bike is on their list this year, you don’t want to miss this sale

Ride like the wind—in style, of course.

Updated Nov. 24, 2020
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I don’t miss having babies

There are no baby bottles in my house and no 2 am feedings. There are no diapers and no more potty training. I don't have to pack a bag just to run to the grocery store.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Holiday toy donations are needed now more than ever—here’s how you can help

Helping families find a little extra magic in a hard year.

Updated Nov. 24, 2020
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Pregnant Hilary Duff separates from her kids after COVID exposure

She's alone in her basement, quarantining to keep her kids safe.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Erica on being afraid to be left alone to take care of her baby

"I stopped eating. I cried. I had a constant pit of anxiety that sat in my stomach. The only time it would go away was when I was asleep."

Updated Oct. 20, 2022
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How to set loving limits that actually work

Science shows that kids need healthy boundaries to thrive—here's how to set limits in a loving, effective way.

Updated Feb. 08, 2022
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