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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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Beauty & Style

These TikTok fashion ideas will get you out of your style rut, mama

The best part? They're built around our favorite staples.

Updated Aug. 28, 2020

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Birth

The scientific reason why that first post-birth meal tastes SO good

Dear turkey sandwich: We love you.

Updated Sep. 28, 2022

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Celebrity News

Gigi Hadid says her maternity photoshoot ‘was definitely more tiring than working normally’

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Updated Oct. 14, 2021

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Ivanka Trump at RNC: ‘I promised that President Trump would support mothers’

The President's daughter talked about affordable childcare + paid leave while millions of parents still don't have either.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life, News, Viral & Trending

Life

I couldn’t breastfeed any of my children, and I’m finally okay with it

My children have taught me that being a mom means forgetting about what you want and focusing on what they need.

Updated May. 20, 2022

Life

Back To School

Here’s exactly how to manage your own stress this school year, mama

According to an expert.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022

Back To School

Life

To my friends: I’m sorry I haven’t been around as much after becoming a mom

I began to notice how lonely I felt after returning to the daily grind of life as a working mom.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

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Entertainment

20 children’s books to help kids cope with the pandemic

Teachers and librarians weigh in.

Updated Aug. 27, 2020

Entertainment, Life, What To Read

Health & Wellness

Hospital policy saw Native American moms separated from babies during COVID-19

This investigation illustrated how much harm systemic racism can do in maternity wards.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Health & Wellness, It's Science, Life

Celebrity News

Katy Perry + Orlando Bloom’s baby girl is here

And her name is perfect.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Celebrity News, Life, News

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These are the best birthday gifts for 3-year-olds

What your little one will want to open at three.

Updated Mar. 01, 2022

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Home

23 peel + stick wallpaper inspiration to transform your home in minutes

Make a splash instantly.

Updated Aug. 27, 2020

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Celebrity News

Meghan Markle says Prince Harry is a feminist father to baby Archie

"I look at our son and what a beautiful example that he gets to grow up with."

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Celebrity News, Life, News

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This bestselling lunch bag will make back-to-school feel more normal

Plus, it's eco-friendly!

Updated Nov. 29, 2022

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Our Partners

The best baby registry is at Target—here’s why

Three words: free welcome kit

Updated Feb. 19, 2025

Our Partners

Life

Black Breastfeeding Week is incredibly important—here’s why

We spoke with Kimberly Seals Allers, founder of Black Breastfeeding Week.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Podcast

Vrbo’s Melanie Fish on the importance of mental health breaks

Liz speaks with Vrbo's Melanie Fish about her zig-zagging career path after kids, how she caught the travel bug at an early age, and why it is so important for mothers and families to take a break right now, whether it is renting a home on a lake or a solo drive around the block.

Updated Jun. 29, 2023

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