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Motherly Stories

’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
Motherly Stories
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News

Personal space? Not in this household—how one mom learned to embrace her toddler’s love (and elbows)

The same couch that once felt crowded with toddler limbs will one day be too empty.

Updated Jul. 30, 2025
News, Viral & Trending
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Baby Shopping Guide

The Lalo Hook-On Chair just solved my biggest gripe with portable high chairs

It's a travel-friendly feeding solution that doesn't compromise on ergonomics.

Updated Jul. 25, 2025
Baby Shopping Guide
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News

Most premature baby ever born celebrates his first birthday

“We’re incredibly proud of how far Nash has come.”

Updated Jul. 28, 2025
News, Viral & Trending

Health & Wellness

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Women's Health

New at-home lab test gives postpartum mothers real answers—before the six-week checkup

Updated Aug. 01, 2025
Women's Health, Health & Wellness
Midwives can reduce maternal deaths
News

Midwives could cut maternal deaths nearly in half—this new data shows what’s standing in the way

In 2021, the U.S. maternal mortality rate hit 32.9 deaths per 100,000 live births, according to the CDC.

Updated Jul. 08, 2025
News, Health & Wellness, Women's Health
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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
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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
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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

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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Pregnancy

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Pregnancy

Why stress during pregnancy affects your baby’s gut health

“The upshot is that pregnant women should be pampered if we want the best for their babies.”

Updated Jul. 31, 2025
Pregnancy, News
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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
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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. 25, 2025
News, Pregnancy
Ultrasound
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

News

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News

This popular energy drink may accidentally contain alcohol—what parents need to know

Updated Aug. 01, 2025
News
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Celebrity News

Hailey Bieber just shared her pregnancy must-haves and they’re actually affordable

Updated Aug. 01, 2025
Celebrity News, Postpartum Products
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News

Dog rests his head on baby bump—then the kick comes

With up to 300 million scent receptors, dogs live in a world of smell, and they notice every tiny change.

Updated Aug. 01, 2025
News, Viral & Trending

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.

Here are all the celebrity babies born in 2021!

Wait until you hear her queenly name!

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.”

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

A new mom lost it over a BLT—and every parent understands why

Updated Aug. 01, 2025
News, Viral & Trending
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News

The baby shower comment that ended a friendship—and what it reveals about how women fail each other

Updated Jul. 31, 2025
News, Viral & Trending
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News

Were you raised in a family that offered real sleep support?

Updated Jul. 31, 2025
News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

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Baby

A 30-year-old embryo just became a newborn—and his big sister is already a mom

This is a story where time folds in on itself: a child conceived in one century, born in another, sharing DNA with a sister who now tucks her own children into bed.

Updated Aug. 01, 2025
Baby, Birth, Parenting
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Parenting

Smartphones before age 13 linked to higher risk of suicidal thoughts, aggression, and low self-worth

The percentage of young adults considered distressed or struggling increases by 9.5% for females and 7.0% for males when smartphones are owned before age 13.

Updated Aug. 01, 2025
Parenting, Safety
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Safety

Nearly 200,000 KidKraft play kitchens recalled after toddler’s tragic death—what parents need to know

The recall affects all KidKraft Farm to Table Play Kitchens, model number 53411.

Updated Aug. 01, 2025
Safety, Parenting
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Parenting

Mom’s battle with toddler wardrobe choices proves a universal parenting truth (and it’s hilarious)

“I just want… the princess dresses.”

Updated Jul. 30, 2025
Parenting, News, Viral & Trending
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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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This time-lapse proves moms are never off the clock

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Safety

All the food & product recalls parents need to know this month (so far)

Dollar General baby cough syrup and more.

Updated Apr. 25, 2022
Safety, News
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Celebrity News

Hilary Duff gives us a look at her real home birth in new, powerful video

"She reaches up both of her arms right at my neck as to give me a hug."

Updated Jan. 03, 2023
Celebrity News
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It's Science

This viral photo shows just how much bacteria is on children’s hands

But parents don't need to panic—because letting our kids get dirty is actually good for their health.

Updated Mar. 25, 2019
It's Science
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Celebrity News

Jamie Lynn Sigler opens up about being a mom with a chronic illness

"MS — any chronic illness, really — becomes your whole family's disease, not just your own. It affects our daily choices, and while sometimes I resent that, it has also made me see how strong I am," writes Sigler.

Updated Mar. 25, 2019
Celebrity News
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Life

We tried it: FamilyAlbum makes sharing photos with your loved ones easy

Here's what you need to know, mama.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
Life
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Life

10 positive phrases to say when you get unwanted parenting advice

You can feel their spoken and unspoken judgments, and it's really putting you on edge, but you don't want to have uncomfortable conversations or tension. So what do you do, mama?

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Life
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Parenting

3 life lessons I’ve learned parenting a headstrong child

My strong-willed child keeps me on my toes, but when I'm able to lift the hood, I can really see what's going on in with his engine.

Updated Mar. 22, 2019
Parenting
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Community & Friendship

My girls’ weekend was more than a break from parenting—it was an eye-opening learning experience

I learned that it's impossible to underestimate the value of an old friendship and that my children were compeltely fine without me.

Updated Mar. 22, 2019
Community & Friendship, Parenting, Relationships
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Celebrity News

Amy Schumer’s ‘Growing’ on Netflix is one of the most honest depictions of pregnancy we’ve seen on TV

For 60 minutes I watched a woman stand alone on a stage and I felt less alone.

Updated Mar. 22, 2019
Celebrity News
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Entertainment

Chick-Fil-A’s daddy-daughter night sounds adorable and delicious

The next one is coming up on Saturday, March 23.

Updated Mar. 22, 2019
Entertainment, Food
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Entertainment

This viral ad seeks nanny to dress up like a Disney princess and sparks a conversation on the cost of childcare

Childcare workers shouldn't have to dress up in Disney dresses to make a living wage and moms shouldn't have to drop out of the workforce because childcare eats their whole paycheck.

Updated Mar. 22, 2019
Entertainment
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Health & Wellness

Zika warnings downgraded by health officials: What you need to know

Good news.

Updated Mar. 22, 2019
Health & Wellness
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Life

A beginner’s guide to switching to non-toxic cleaning products

Simple swaps can make a big difference for your family.

Updated Oct. 18, 2021
Life
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Life

To my empath child: I appreciate your kindness, heart and the way you see beauty in all things

It is so tiring to be so concerned with others and their feelings that you forget your own.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Life
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Life

How to keep your kids on their regular nap & sleep cycle when you go away on a trip

Preparation is so important when it comes to getting your child to nap in an unfamiliar place.

Updated Mar. 22, 2022
Life, Home
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Life

Motherhood is: Feeling like we ‘should’ be doing more

I was up late (again) when I should have been sleeping. I was catching up on work when I should have been taking time for myself. I was looking at Instagram when I should have been folding laundry. I was holding my baby while she napped when I should have been cleaning up.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Life
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Children's Health

It’s World Down Syndrome Day and you’re going to want to watch this video

The makers of last year's viral Down Syndrome Awareness video do it again.

Updated Dec. 07, 2021
Children's Health, Mental Health
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News

15-pound newborn surprises mom, breaks records in New York hospital

"I knew she was gonna be big," Buckley told WEMT 18 News, "but I didn't anticipate no 15-pound baby."

Updated Mar. 21, 2019
News
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Entertainment

Author Tiffany Dufu’s powerful advice for a generation of stressed-out mothers

A conversation with the author of Drop the Ball: Achieving More By Doing Less.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Entertainment, Life
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Celebrity News

Mindy Kaling gets honest about working mom guilt: ‘You always feel like you’re missing out’

"I literally think there's no world where I would always feel like I bond with her enough and was not shortchanging time with her," Kaling told the Hollywood Reporter.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Celebrity News, Life, News
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