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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
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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
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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

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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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Celebrity News

Kim Kardashian confirms she is expecting a baby boy! 🎉

That's no. 4 for Kim and Kanye.

Updated Dec. 03, 2021
Celebrity News, Adopt & Foster & Surrogacy, Life, News, Pregnancy, Surrogacy
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News

This heroic mom carried her baby to term knowing her organs would go to other families

"If I wasn't able to bring my baby home, at least others could bring theirs home," Krysta Davis told ABC affiliate News Channel 9.

Updated Jan. 16, 2019
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News

Free, universal preschool exists in DC—so why not the rest of the country?

The U.S. Constitution puts the responsibility of education on the states, but state constitutions vary. Some explicitly protect the rights of preschoolers to public education, while others are arguably more open to interpretation on this issue.

Updated Jan. 16, 2019
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Stokke Steps High Chair

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Updated Feb. 19, 2025
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Life

To the mama who can’t sleep because her baby can’t sleep—I see you

When my son wakes up in the night, he wants me. And he'll scream the house down if he doesn't get me.

Updated Oct. 01, 2022
Life
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Parenting

Use ‘no’ sparingly—and other highly effective ways to discipline your kids

It's not as easy as you might think to dole out effective discipline, especially if you have a strong-willed child.

Updated Jan. 15, 2019
Parenting
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Miscarriage & Loss

Having a miscarriage left me feeling heartbroken—and still pregnant

I just wished the world around me would stop and give me a moment to catch my breath.

Updated Feb. 08, 2022
Miscarriage & Loss, Getting Pregnant, Health & Wellness, Life, Motherly Stories, Pregnancy, Women's Health
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Life

True life: My family’s clutter makes me anxious

I was seriously stressed in my own home.

Updated Mar. 01, 2022
Life
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News

This is the year we finally recognize how much toxic masculinity hurts our sons

A new viral ad campaign is igniting an overdue conversation.

Updated Dec. 03, 2021
News, Life, Parenting
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Managing the Motherload: A Guide to Creating More Ease, Space, and Grace in Motherhood

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Updated Jan. 15, 2019
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The Montessori Toddler

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Updated Jan. 15, 2019
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Melissa & Doug Let’s Play House! Pretend Play Cleaning Set

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Baby Shopping Guide

The best high chairs of 2019

9 high chairs you'll want to park in your kitchen for the next few years.

Updated Jan. 25, 2022
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Burt’s Bees Baby® Bee Essentials Stripe 100% Organic Cotton Fitted Crib Sheet in Grey

$19.99

Updated Jan. 15, 2019
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Lauren On Postpartum Depression, Anxiety and Losing Herself
Motherhood Understood

Lauren on postpartum depression, anxiety and losing herself

And then I had my son. And my world was flipped upside down.

Updated Oct. 03, 2022
Motherhood Understood
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Parenting

7 vital lessons for teaching kids how to manage their emotions

5. All emotions are useful.

Updated Dec. 03, 2021
Parenting, Child, Child Learn & Play, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play
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Life

I finally Marie Kondo’d my home—and here’s what happened

I want our house to make sense and to bring us all a sense of calm and relief from the outside world—a world often filled with busyness and stress and worries.

Updated Jan. 14, 2019
Life
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Home Decor

Minimalism drastically improved my mental health–and my motherhood

Here are three areas to focus on, mama.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023
Home Decor, Health & Wellness, Home, Life, Mental Health
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Life

Dear daughter, when I fail at being your role model

I always wanted to figure out all of my issues before I raised you. I wanted to truly and uninhibitedly love the skin I am in. I wanted to never, ever, use the word "fat" to describe myself (even in secret). I wanted to have conquered anxiety and depression. I wanted to shake it all off and be the "perfect role model" before your precious soul entered the world.

Updated Jan. 14, 2019
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