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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

A birthday they’ll never forget: Mom gives birth to all 4 kids on the same day

Updated Jul. 18, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

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News

Popular nursery chair recalled for overheating hazard—here’s what parents need to know

So far, 37 incidents have been reported, including one minor injury. No fires or property damage have been reported.

Updated Jul. 18, 2025

News, Parenting, Safety

Parenting

MLB player feeds his baby during the Home Run Derby—then shuts down the critic who questioned it

Rooker’s small act of caregiving briefly stole the show—and sparked a larger conversation about parenting.

Updated Jul. 18, 2025

Parenting, News

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.

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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

Updated Jul. 17, 2025

News, Motherly, Parenting

News

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

Updated Jul. 17, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

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Parenting

This common household item poisoned thousands of toddlers—and the risk is still rising

Most cases involved toddlers under 2 years old, and more than 98% occurred in the home.

Updated Jul. 18, 2025

Parenting, Safety

News

Popular nursery chair recalled for overheating hazard—here’s what parents need to know

So far, 37 incidents have been reported, including one minor injury. No fires or property damage have been reported.

Updated Jul. 18, 2025

News, Parenting, Safety

Parenting

MLB player feeds his baby during the Home Run Derby—then shuts down the critic who questioned it

Rooker’s small act of caregiving briefly stole the show—and sparked a larger conversation about parenting.

Updated Jul. 18, 2025

Parenting, 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

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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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Child Learn & Play

5 pain-free ways to switch off screen time for your kids

Yes, it’s possible to minimize conflict and find the balance we’re all seeking.

Updated Feb. 10, 2022

Child Learn & Play, Child, Entertainment, Life, Our Partners, Parenting, What To Watch

Life

That final hour of the day parenting solo is exhausting

Sometimes I’m not sure I can make it—but I always do.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023

Life

Parenting

How empathy (even during meltdowns!) can actually teach your kids to do the right thing

Kids are human beings, messy and beautiful, wild and compassionate.

Updated Jan. 26, 2022

Parenting, Child, Child Learn & Play, Toddler, Toddler Health, Toddler Learn & Play

Shop

Old Navy’s having a MAJOR sale on toddler + baby clothes (items start at just $5!)

Everything from joggers and t-shirts to dresses and onesies. ?

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Shop

Life

19 unique celebrity baby names we’re obsessed with

From Ever to Jagger.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Celebrity News

Even Whitney Port feels pressure comparing herself to other moms on social media

But she has a solution.

Updated Mar. 07, 2018

Celebrity News

Parenting

The one rule Mila Kunis + Ashton Kutcher never break when it comes to their kids

Taking notes?

Updated Oct. 20, 2021

Parenting, Celebrity News

Entertainment

‘The Boss Baby’ is coming to Netflix and your kids will rejoice ?

It starts April 6.

Updated Mar. 07, 2018

Entertainment, Life

Celebrity News

Reese Witherspoon on being a working mom—and what it feels like to miss those school pickups

“It hurts, you know?” she says.

Updated Mar. 07, 2018

Celebrity News

News

Barbie unveils dolls based on Frida Kahlo, Amelia Earhart and other historic women

Teaching our daughters that they can become heroes one day too.

Updated Jan. 21, 2022

News

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Parenting

7 Misconceptions About Hand Expression

The MilkinMama tells the truth about milking ourselves.

Updated Mar. 06, 2018

Parenting

Life

Let me hold on to you a little longer, my sweet baby

It is then that you are my sweet, cuddly baby once more.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Life

Every mama needs her ‘thing’—going to Target by myself is mine

Thank you for always having just what I need—even if I didn’t know I needed it yet.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Life

You were a surprise baby, and I’m so glad you’re here

I cannot imagine our lives without you.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Celebrity News

Mindy Kaling talks to her baby ‘all the time’—and you should, too

We sometimes feel silly, but babbling to baby is SO important.

Updated Mar. 06, 2018

Celebrity News

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Viral & Trending

This little girl captivated by Michelle Obama’s portrait goes viral for the best reason

And proves why representation matters.

Updated Mar. 18, 2022

Viral & Trending

Life

I sacrifice sleep for ‘me time’ and it’s hard to stop

I can't even tell you the number of times I've said to myself—okay, I am going to start putting my phone down at 9:30 pm and I'll get right into bed! Then, I am going to read for a half hour and go to sleep by 10 pm!

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life