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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

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

Losing PBS Kids means losing a trusted educational foundation for millions of families.

Updated Jul. 17, 2025

News, Motherly, Parenting

News

Toddler picks up mom’s nickname for dad… and won’t stop using it

So they hear & understand everything except the “put that down” sentence. 🤔

Updated Jul. 17, 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.”

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

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

Updated Jul. 17, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

Katherine Schwarzenegger hired a stepparenting coach—here’s what every blended family can learn

Updated Jul. 18, 2025

Parenting, Celebrity News, News

News

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

Updated Jul. 16, 2025

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

Parenting

Katherine Schwarzenegger hired a stepparenting coach—here’s what every blended family can learn

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

Updated Jul. 18, 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

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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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Grandparents & Extended Families

10 fun ways to play with grandparents on Zoom

3. Do some show and tell.

Updated Feb. 01, 2022

Grandparents & Extended Families, Entertainment, Life, Relationships

Child Learn & Play

Here’s what your kids REALLY need this summer

And it's got nothing to do with camp, technology or childcare

Updated Jan. 21, 2022

Child Learn & Play, Child, Parenting

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Health & Wellness

Here are the health care appointments to keep, reschedule or cancel right now

Should you postpone your well-child visits? What about immunization appointments? 👇

Updated Jan. 05, 2022

Health & Wellness, Children's Health, Covid, Life, Women's Health

Life

No, wearing a mask is not ‘overreacting’ about coronavirus

Now that the surge has passed in NYC, wearing a mask doesn't feel like we're overreacting. In fact, quite the opposite.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

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Parenting

These virtual camps will keep kids busy all summer 🙌

From 2 to 18, there's something for every age.

Updated Jun. 25, 2020

Parenting

Child Shopping Guide

This screen-free activity is saving our summer 🙌

Last weekend we stumbled upon an activity that's an instant hit for the whole family.

Updated Jan. 31, 2022

Child Shopping Guide, Child, Child Learn & Play, Parenting

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Baby Shopping Guide

The stylish accessory every mama with a teething baby needs

As a mama who's cruised through this phase a few times already and made it to the other side, I've realized there's nothing more appreciated than a friend who says "I see you, and it gets easier. I promise."

Updated Jul. 25, 2022

Baby Shopping Guide, Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

Covid

As a mother, I’m asking, can you please wear a mask?

My 4-year-old has adapted. It's time for grown-ups to do it, too.

Updated Jan. 20, 2022

Covid, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Life, Motherly Stories

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Pregnancy

Arielle Charnas + Katrina Scott speak publicly about their pregnancy losses

These celebrities are helping others experiencing pregnancy loss.

Updated Jun. 25, 2020

Pregnancy

Miscarriage & Loss

Arielle Charnas of Something Navy brings attention to ectopic pregnancies

The mom of two recently opened up about her ectopic pregnancy.

Updated Feb. 11, 2022

Miscarriage & Loss, Celebrity News, Getting Pregnant, Life, News, Pregnancy

Adult

COVID-19 has made moms even more committed to breastfeeding, says new survey

And when moms return to the office employers will need to be prepared.

Updated Feb. 07, 2022

Adult, Baby, Baby Health, Children's Health, Covid, Health & Wellness, Life, Parenting

Adoption

Adoption is complicated—and the Myka Stauffer controversy proves it

It was a feel good story. Until it turned into a cautionary tale.

Updated Aug. 07, 2024

Adoption, Adopt & Foster & Surrogacy, Pregnancy

Postpartum

How I’m working through my PPD during quarantine

Am I still a great mother because I am sad? Yes, I am. And so are you.

Updated Feb. 09, 2022

Postpartum, Health & Wellness, Life, Mental Health, Motherly Stories, Pregnancy

Children's Health

8 changes family dentists offices are making as states reopen

Here's what to expect at your child's first dental checkup post-shutdown.

Updated Feb. 02, 2022

Children's Health, Child, Child, Covid, Health & Wellness, Life, Parenting

Meal Planning & Shopping

7 delicious (and easy!) grilling recipes your entire family will devour

Plus plant-based + allergy friendly meals.

Updated Mar. 07, 2022

Meal Planning & Shopping, Food, Life

Child Learn & Play

25+ board games your entire family will love playing together

Here are the best family board games to play with your kids, according to Instagram mamas.

Updated Feb. 02, 2022

Child Learn & Play, Child, Entertainment, Life, Parenting

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Life

This (free!) book helps kids with autism understand mask-wearing

"Once we talk about it in a non-scary way, it will become more normalized and cause less anxiety, Tuchel explained on her website. "So, here is a free story to help us and our children."

Updated Feb. 04, 2022

Life, Child, Children's Health, Covid, Entertainment, Health & Wellness, What To Read