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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

Big name brands, like Stokke and Thule are on sale—and they never go on sale!

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

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

Pregnancy

Facing a high-risk pregnancy? Here’s what three experts want every mom to know

By Jane Purser, DNP FNP-C; Becca Hamilton, LPC, PMH-C; and Dr. Margaret Archer, PT, DPT

Updated Jun. 24, 2025

Pregnancy

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

As hilarious and relatable as the tweet is, it touches on a deeper conversation resonating with exhausted moms everywhere.

Updated Jul. 11, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

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

“No one send this to my dad, he will cry…”

Updated Jul. 11, 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

This dad got roasted by his 3-year-old at bedtime—and the internet is siding with her

Updated Jul. 11, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

The internet exploded over this 7-year-old’s spray tan—but the parenting debate runs deeper

Updated Jul. 11, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

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News

Grieving your pre-baby self? This powerful message is changing how moms see postpartum

Updated Jul. 11, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

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

News

How to talk to your kids about the floods in Texas

"The other thing that parents can do is talk about their own feelings in a calm and appropriate way.”

Updated Jul. 09, 2025

News, Parenting, Safety

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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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This time-lapse proves moms are never off the clock

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Child

Children are hard-wired to learn—how to help them keep that spark once they start school

Learning requires opportunity and motivation—not one or the other. For many children, learning is perceived as a chore, as the majority of their waking hours are engaged in non-self-directed education.

Updated Jan. 30, 2019

Child, Child Learn & Play

Life

Could eating more fish help your kids sleep better?

Yes, says this study from the University of Pennsylvania.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Baby Milestones

The fascinating connection between your baby’s sleep and language development

This study found that 6- to 8-month-old babies were able to create a meaning for a word, but only after they'd had a nap.

Updated Jan. 19, 2023

Baby Milestones, Baby, Baby Health, Baby Sleep Tips, Parenting

Mental Health

I’m done setting unrealistic expectations for myself as a mom

And I'm done doing it.

Updated Feb. 09, 2022

Mental Health, Health & Wellness, Life, Motherly Stories, Parenting

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News

Over 36,000 pounds of Tyson chicken nuggets recalled: What parents need to know

The recall comes after consumer complaints of "extraneous materials, specifically rubber" in Panko Chicken Nuggets made by Tyson Foods.

Updated Jan. 30, 2019

News

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Food

Are there heavy metals in your kid’s juice? The details of Consumer Reports’ investigation

We spoke to Consumer Reports and they had one message: Don't panic.

Updated Jan. 26, 2022

Food, Child Nutrition, Children's Health, News, Safety

Celebrity News

4 Things Rachel Pally’s Learned About Being a Mom

And her go-to brands to twin with her two sons.

Updated Dec. 15, 2021

Celebrity News

Life

Having 2 kids under 2 was completely different from what I expected

Am I happy we had them so close in age? Absolutely! Are there tears? Oh yes.

Updated Nov. 12, 2024

Life

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Child Learn & Play

Embrace messy play, mama—it builds confidence and problem-solving skills

To the mama who feels exasperated by another mess your little one has made today, I want to offer you this perspective from a mom who misses it now: try to pause and see the magic in the mess.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023

Child Learn & Play, Baby Learn & Play, Toddler Learn & Play

10 things my mom told me as a kid that give me confidence as an adult featured - Motherly

Child

10 phrases to say to your kids to inspire confidence

It began as my mom's voice but has become my own, and it is my super power.

Updated Feb. 15, 2022

Child, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Life, Mental Health, Motherly Stories, Parenting

Our Partners

5 essentials to make your next trip outdoors with 2 kids stress-free

Because Vitamin D is important, mama!

Updated Jan. 12, 2022

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Family Finances & Budgeting

It’s harder than ever before for families to get by on a single income

The cost of essentials—like healthcare, groceries and rent—is escalating.

Updated Feb. 11, 2022

Family Finances & Budgeting, Career & Money, Life

News

Fresh fruit recalled in 18 states: What parents need to know

They were sold at ALDI, Costco, Fairway and Walmart, among others.

Updated Dec. 03, 2021

News, Food, Life

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Celebrity News

Kate Hudson explains what ‘genderless’ parenting means to her family

She basically said it's no different raising a girl than her boys.

Updated Aug. 24, 2022

Celebrity News

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Life

True life: I wouldn’t be half the mother I am without coffee

You are so many things to me. You are hope in a cup. You are energy for #momlife.

Updated Sep. 27, 2022

Life

woman suffering from postpartum depression after pregnancy loss

Motherhood Understood

Nadine on postpartum depression after pregnancy loss

After my son was born, all I wanted was sleep. But I was scared of closing my eyes for fear of something happening to him during that time. I couldn’t shut my mind off from all the irrational thoughts running through it.

Updated Oct. 14, 2022

Motherhood Understood

Baby

21 uses for baby wipes

That magical cloth is good for way more than tushies.

Updated Feb. 07, 2022

Baby, Parenting

Life

The single parent’s anthem

I'm the full-time mother, the part-time father, their financial advisers, their #1 fans, their Lyft service, their advocates, their therapists, and their life teachers.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life