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Microplastics in a plate

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
Nordstrom Sale

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
Mom talking about Postpartum USA vs Mexico

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

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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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
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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
Ultrasound

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
pregnant mom sleeping

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
pbs defunding vote

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
Chris Pratt

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
A grandpa playing with kids

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
Uterine transplant

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
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Pregnant? Bookmark these 13 articles now

A guide for every stage in your incredible journey.

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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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Hilary Duff squashes rumors about baby #4 being ‘unplanned’

Never ask if a baby ‘was a mistake’ to anyone.

Updated Jul. 26, 2024
Allyson Felix on teal background for Breastfeeding Awareness Month

When it comes to breastfeeding, Allyson Felix wants moms to know you can’t do it alone

The record-setting Olympian is championing the power of teamwork.

Updated Jul. 26, 2024
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Lea Michele says ‘literally everything’ is different about her second pregnancy

She says being able to be pregnant is a "really great gift."

Updated Jul. 25, 2024
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Does stress impact fertility?

The answer is likely unsurprising—but a naturopathic doctor shares what to do about it.

Updated Jul. 23, 2024
Teen working as a coffee shop cashier

Inflation causing more teens to enter workforce to help their families pay bills

Teen participation in the job market has reached levels not seen since the Great Recession.

Updated Jul. 25, 2024
Mom and baby with home nurse

Families in Oregon can now get free check-in visits at home with a nurse post-birth

These at-home, post-birth visits will allow new parents to ask the trained nurse any questions they’d like.

Updated Jul. 24, 2024
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Mom-to-be asks if it’s OK to uninvite SIL with infertility struggles from her baby shower 

“I feel bad for her, but she can’t keep bringing negativity to all of our celebrations,” she said.

Updated Jul. 24, 2024
Mom talks about regretting giving her kids cell phones

Mom shares why she took away her tween’s cell phone—and a plea to other parents

"We as parents need to band together and agree that we're not going to allow it until 14, 15, 16—I don't know."

Updated Jul. 24, 2024
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It’s official: the mental load is hurting your relationship with your partner, survey finds

A new study uncovered just how much of a toll family planning takes on romantic relationships

Updated Jul. 23, 2024
Mom talks about bathing suit chest pads for girls

Mom brings up important point about the padding in girls’ bathing suits

"Those pads are not there to convey any inappropriate meaning or hidden messages."

Updated Jul. 24, 2024
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How to create a memorable first day of homeschool

One thing I’ve learned is that the first day of homeschool should feel like an adventure—it’s a chance to redefine how we learn and bond as a family.

Updated Jul. 23, 2024
my motherhood journey

Your motherhood journey might look different than what you expected—and that’s OK

Sometimes, it's the things you didn't expect, didn't need, or didn't do that shape who you become as a mother

Updated Jul. 23, 2024
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Going to Music Together® classes is a bonding experience to cherish forever

There’s nothing like the warm feeling when you and your child sing a favorite song together…

Updated Jan. 14, 2025
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I’m a much better parent of tweens than I was of toddlers

I’m a limited, fallible, inadequate parent to teenagers—and I’m grateful for it every day

Updated Jul. 22, 2024
mom soothing baby - encouragement for moms

These words from a stranger reframed my view on motherhood

Maybe she has been in my shoes before and remembered how fleeting this season is—even in the midst of the hard moments.

Updated Jul. 22, 2024
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