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Microplastics in a plate

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
Nordstrom Sale

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
a baby reaching out to open a drawer containing 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. 18, 2025
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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
Brent-Rooker

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
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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
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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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Can parents have separation anxiety, too? (Spoiler: yes)

Anyone else out there struggling with separation while their kids are at school during the pandemic? ✋

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Chrissy Teigen returns to social media after loss: ‘We are quiet but we are okay’

Just weeks after losing her son, Jack, Teigen thanks supporters: "love you all so much"

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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This mom is going viral for running a 5:25 mile—at 9 months pregnant

Motherly spoke with a fast mama who is going mega-viral days before her due date.

Updated Feb. 01, 2022
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Mindy Kaling opens up about how hard it is to mother without your mom

"Not having a mom around to support me was torture," shared Kaling.

Updated Sep. 30, 2022
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What parents need to know from Joe Biden’s town hall

We broke it down here.

Updated Jan. 19, 2022
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Disney+ adds warning to old movies with racist stereotypes

They can't change the past, but they can do right by the future.

Updated Feb. 04, 2022
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My 3-year-old still uses a pacifier and I refuse to feel guilty about it

It's her crutch—our crutch. And sometimes, as a mother, you need and deserve a crutch to lean on.

Updated Oct. 16, 2020
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I’m lowering my standards when it comes to motherhood—and I’ve never been happier

It's the only way I'm going to make it through this.

Updated Oct. 16, 2020
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Savannah Guthrie was the mom we needed to moderate the president

During the first presidential debate, Twitter jokingly called for a mom to moderate. Guthrie delivered.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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7 delicious recipes for mamas with gestational diabetes

What to eat when it eat feels like you can't eat anything.

Updated Sep. 14, 2022
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The pandemic is forcing 74% of moms to consider quitting their jobs

Because it's the only way they can survive the mental load.

Updated Feb. 08, 2022
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The pandemic slowed our family down—and I never want to speed back up

I refuse to go back to the over-structured, over-scheduled, over-stressed family life we had before.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Musician Amanda Sudano Ramirez on embracing adventure and chaos

Amanda Sudano Ramirez, one half of the musical duo, JohnnySwim, and star of an upcoming reality show on Joanna and Chip Gaines' Magnolia Network, talks about what she's learned about embracing chaos from life on the road touring with kids, how she and her husband juggle being both musical partners and parents, and why "home" will always be her family.

Updated Jun. 29, 2023
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