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Updated Jun. 12, 2025

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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

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. 03, 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

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. 16, 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. 15, 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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Parenting

“It can feel thankless—but it’s a really important job”: Chris Pratt on the emotional weight of stepparenting

Updated Jul. 16, 2025

Parenting, Celebrity News, News

News

Menopause care is finally getting a national spotlight—and lawmakers are stepping up

“Here I am, a woman in my mid-40s, telling my doctor that my brain isn’t working properly, and once again, I was dismissed as ‘fine.’”

Updated Jul. 16, 2025

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Mom checks the baby monitor—and sees something she’ll never forget

That wave—a tiny gesture—has sparked a massive response.

Updated Jul. 16, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

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.”

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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

Florida just made parking easier for pregnant moms—could your state be next?

Updated Jul. 15, 2025

News, Pregnancy

News

Chalk, a squirt gun, and 18 minutes of peace: A mom’s low-key win goes viral

Updated Jul. 11, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

When her dad held her baby, time folded in on itself

Updated Jul. 11, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

“It can feel thankless—but it’s a really important job”: Chris Pratt on the emotional weight of stepparenting

“Stepparenting is extra confusing because you aren’t a parent, you’re not a nanny, you’re not an assistant.”

Updated Jul. 16, 2025

Parenting, Celebrity News, News

Child Learn & Play

A neighbor, a hose, and a group of kids—this summer scene is melting hearts across the internet

In a world of curated family vacations and $500 birthday parties, this video gave us something far more precious.

Updated Jul. 15, 2025

Child Learn & Play, Child, Parenting

Birth

A mom donated her uterus to help another woman carry a baby—now they’ve met the child they made possible

Sara had donated her uterus so that Emma, who was born without one, could experience pregnancy.

Updated Jul. 15, 2025

Birth, Birth Stories, Parenting

Parenting

Going on a cruise this summer? 7 safety tips every parent should know before setting sail

The best time to talk about cruise rules? Before the ocean is involved.

Updated Jul. 09, 2025

Parenting, Safety

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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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Health & Wellness

This mama beat COVID and gave birth to triplets

Isabella, Nathaniel, and Adriel are adorable + their mama is amazing.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Health & Wellness, Life, Women's Health

Celebrity News

Dylan Dreyer’s son had the most adorable reaction to mom going back to the office

"I love you, mama," he exclaims. "I wish I could go with you, mama!"

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

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9 brilliant products that help you maintain baby’s routine on the go

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Updated Dec. 20, 2022

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Parenting

The loneliness of being a ‘special needs’ parent is real

What 'special needs' parents want other parents to know.

Updated Oct. 01, 2022

Parenting

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Parenting

American mothers are drowning and no one is stepping up to help them

Seventy-four percent of mothers say they feel mentally worse since the pandemic began, according to our recent COVID-19 survey.

Updated Apr. 22, 2022

Parenting, Life

Life

I was laid off during my maternity leave—this is what I learned

Toss in a global pandemic, first-time motherhood and you have a cocktail for a lost identity.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

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My husband might miss the birth of our first child

I'm seven months pregnant and my husband is in a war zone—I couldn't tell you which one because I don't know.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life, Relationships

Child

8 fun ways to help high-risk kids feel connected this summer

For children with medical conditions or special needs, this summer is complicated.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Child, Child Learn & Play, Parenting

Toddler Health

Yes, your toddler needs to brush their teeth—here’s how to teach them

Try these toddler-tested toothbrushing tips, straight from a dad and dentist.

Updated Jan. 28, 2022

Toddler Health, Parenting, Toddler

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Here’s what schools could look like when they reopen

Masks, spaced-out desks, daily deep cleaning—and no additional funding. If it sounds complicated, you're right, it is..

Updated Jan. 12, 2022

Child, Back To School, Covid, Life, News

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Home Decor

Indoor plant decor ideas—from the nursery to kitchen

You don't need a green thumb to care for these fronds.

Updated Aug. 14, 2023

Home Decor, Life

Life

The best 4th of July sales to shop this holiday week

Kid's clothes, baby gear and of course a few for mama, too!

Updated Jun. 30, 2025

Life

Health & Wellness

It’s science: Your dominant hand can influence which baby name you pick

Out of 38,746 names popularized after 1990, more use letters from the right side of the keyboard than names given before 1990.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Health & Wellness, It's Science, Life

Work & Motherhood

Without childcare, 40% of working moms are working even more

The pandemic is fast-tracking burnout.

Updated Jan. 28, 2022

Work & Motherhood, Career & Money, Life

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Celebrity News

The potty training hack Kristen Bell used to help her 5-year-old out of diapers

No more night diapers.

Updated Sep. 30, 2022

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Parenting

Quarantine has forced me to slow down and enjoy time with my child

And I'm loving it so much.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Parenting

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Work & Motherhood

To the mama whose kid is having a tantrum during a conference call, I see you

My own daughter's tantrum taught me an extremely valuable lesson.

Updated Feb. 07, 2022

Work & Motherhood, Career & Money, Life, Motherly Stories, Parenting, Toddler

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Parenting

Shaming a child for behavior doesn’t work—here’s what does

Punishment and shame don't create positive behavior change. Here's why experts say there's a better way.

Updated Oct. 31, 2023

Parenting, Child, Child Learn & Play, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play

Health & Wellness

Moms who wore masks during childbirth share their stories to make a powerful point

If they can do it, so can everyone.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Health & Wellness, Life, Women's Health

Parenting

What I wish we discussed about parenting before having kids

Here's what we actually talked about—and what we SHOULD have talked about.

Updated Apr. 05, 2023

Parenting, Life, Marriage & Partnerships, Relationships

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