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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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Career & Money

Summer break is costing parents more than just time—here’s how debt is becoming the new normal for child care

“As much as they’d love to take a bunch of time off during the summer to spend with their kids, that just isn’t a realistic thing for most Americans…"

Updated Jul. 24, 2025
Career & Money, Work & Motherhood
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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
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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. 25, 2025
News, Viral & Trending

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

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
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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

2025 State of Motherhood Survey

Motherhood can be so many things. And we want to hear what it’s like for you in 2025.

Read the report
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Pregnancy

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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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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

News

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News

Parents can’t get enough of this baby’s ‘Jurassic’ phase—here’s why it’s actually kind of genius

Updated Jul. 25, 2025
News, Viral & Trending
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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. 25, 2025
News, Viral & Trending
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News

Flying with kids is about to get easier—TSA’s new lane just launched

The program is currently being piloted at Orlando International Airport…

Updated Jul. 23, 2025
News

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

Pregnant mom and daughter are due 10 weeks apart—so they recreated Father of the Bride in real life 

Updated Jul. 23, 2025
News, Viral & Trending
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News

82% of moms say they feel lonely—this is the wake-up call we can’t ignore

Updated Jul. 23, 2025
News
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News

Michigan moms could soon have easier access to group prenatal care that’s changing lives

Updated Jul. 22, 2025
News

Parenting

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Parenting

Your odds of having a boy or girl might not be 50/50—here’s what affects it 

For families raising all boys or all girls, this might offer a scientific explanation.

Updated Jul. 23, 2025
Parenting, Baby, Birth, Life
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Parenting

She left the family vacation five days early—what happened next reignited a parenting firestorm

When one mom shared she tapped out of her family vacation five days early, it felt instantly recognizable.

Updated Jul. 23, 2025
Parenting, Life
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Parenting

5 million backyard pools recalled after fatal child drownings—what parents need to know

Certain above-ground pools from Bestway, Intex, and Polygroup are being recalled due to a safety issue linked to multiple child drownings. Here’s what families should check—and how to get a free fix.

Updated Jul. 23, 2025
Parenting, Safety
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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. 21, 2025
Parenting, Safety
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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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Life

Top baby names in 7 cities around the world—from Dallas to London

We’re obsessed with them all. ?

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Life
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Community & Friendship

To the moms who keep it real, thank you

There’s no greater gift than to be invited into another person’s truth.

Updated Apr. 22, 2022
Community & Friendship, Motherly Stories
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Celebrity News

Khloe Kardashian made a big change to her diet for pregnancy

Hint: It has to do with cheese.

Updated Feb. 16, 2018
Celebrity News
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Life

The answers to 8 secret questions you want to ask your gynecologist

Updated Feb. 22, 2025
Life
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Safety

When I look in my child’s eyes at drop off I don’t want to imagine it might be the last time

After the shooting in Florida is it finally time to ask ourselves—are we failing our children?

Updated Dec. 10, 2021
Safety, Child, Life, Parenting, Teen
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News

Transgender woman successfully induces lactation to breastfeed her baby

History, made.

Updated Jan. 18, 2022
News, Health & Wellness, Life, Postpartum, Pregnancy, Women's Health
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Motherly

Keep it real, mama

Life isn’t perfect, but it does have perfect moments.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Motherly
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Celebrity News

Why Lena’s Hysterectomy Has Us in Tears

Well Rounded's Weekly Links are here.

Updated Jan. 26, 2022
Celebrity News, Pregnancy Products
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Black History Month

Empowering the next generation: 35 must-read Black history books for kids

It's more crucial than ever to help our kids understand and celebrate the incredible contributions of Black Americans

Updated Feb. 06, 2025
Black History Month, What To Read
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Life

True life: I had postpartum rage and depression (and didn’t realize it)

If you feel this way too, you’re not alone.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Life
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Life

25 ways to improve every parent’s sleep habits

Parenthood is real, and so is society’s increase in sleep deprivation.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Life
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Parenting

Ditch the labels: 4 steps to develop your child’s self-confidence

You wouldn’t intentionally put your children down or stifle their growth. This can happen if you use labels.

Updated Feb. 15, 2018
Parenting
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Life

The 4 biggest misconceptions about new parenthood

Dear new mom, rest assured you are not alone.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Life
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Parental Leave

Sen. Tammy Duckworth is using her own pregnancy to champion paid leave for moms ?

Senator Tammy Duckworth proves it. When we have more mothers in power, more mothers can be empowered. 

Updated Dec. 22, 2021
Parental Leave, Career & Money, Celebrity News, Life, Work & Motherhood
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Community & Friendship

A love letter to my best friend: Do you know how amazing you are?

For the one who's doing it all and giving it her all, you amaze me every day.

Updated May. 18, 2022
Community & Friendship, Motherly Stories
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Life

They did what? 7 fascinating facts about birth through history

Wait, what?!

Updated Dec. 02, 2022
Life
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It's Science

It’s science: The key to a happy marriage isn’t more ‘stuff’

Instead, it’s more time. Together.

Updated Feb. 15, 2018
It's Science, Life, Relationships
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Holidays

To me, Valentine’s day is about the small ways we can express our large love

Whether we go out for burgers or sit down to a beautifully set table, it doesn’t matter.

Updated Feb. 14, 2018
Holidays, Life
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It's Science

It’s science: Exercising during pregnancy has lasting benefits for you + your baby

Regular exercise while pregnant is linked to lower birth weight and a reduced risk of gestational diabetes.

Updated Feb. 14, 2018
It's Science
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Viral & Trending

Here’s why parents are boycotting the new ‘Peter Rabbit’ film

Food allergies are no joke.

Updated Apr. 25, 2022
Viral & Trending, What To Watch
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