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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

“Looking good for postpartum” isn’t the compliment we think it is—Kylie Kelce has a better idea

Updated Jul. 21, 2025

News, Celebrity News

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News

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

"They actually were saying that [Kailowa] was going to be born on that day," Nauzhae recalled.

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

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.

Parenting

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

Updated Jul. 18, 2025

Parenting, News

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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. 21, 2025

News, Motherly, Parenting

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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

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. 21, 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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Life

Dear Target: You complete me ♥️

You know what I need before I even know. You are a place I can go when I need a friend or to spend $200 in the blink of an eye.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Life

Sexual harassment isn’t ‘news’ (if you’re a woman)

Because, sadly, this is our reality every. day.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Health & Wellness

It’s Science: 2 years of music lessons can boost your child’s brain power

It changes both the white matter (which carries signals) and the grey matter (which processes information) in a child’s brain.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Health & Wellness, It's Science, Life

Life

13 completely honest thoughts you had when you found out you were pregnant

“I think it’s broken!”—Bethany Ruth

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Postpartum Products

Breastfeeding sweaters and hoodies you’ll need this winter

You can stay warm while nursing your baby on the go.

Updated Dec. 01, 2023

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Real Feeding Stories from Real Mamas

How I Feed My Twins

FertileGirl’s founder opens up about the challenges of breastfeeding her babies.

Updated Apr. 25, 2022

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Parenting

14 proven techniques to help your child get control of their anger

We can't prevent anger, but we can teach ways to express it assertively without harming others.

Updated Feb. 22, 2025

Parenting

Child

How to support your kids’ reading skills based on their current reading level

When you're served up their reading level, turn it into an opportunity to push past the label and tune into the reader behind it.

Updated Nov. 13, 2017

Child, Child Learn & Play, Parenting

Child Shopping Guide

5 travel toys for holiday trips

Going to see Grandma? These five toys will help keep the trip on track.

Updated Dec. 06, 2022

Child Shopping Guide, Baby, Baby Shopping Guide, Child, Parenting, Travel

Community & Friendship

To the new mother who desperately misses her friends

A whole new friendship circle awaits. Promise.

Updated Feb. 10, 2022

Community & Friendship, Life, Motherly Stories, Parenting, Relationships

Life

Jessica Alba on why it feels so good to ‘dress up’ when you’re pregnant

“I usually feel sort of like Humpty Dumpty, slothing around and hormonal, and nothing fits the same,” says Alba, on being pregnant.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

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It's Science

It’s science: This is what happens to a dad’s brain when he has a daughter

Your toddler’s gender can influence your daily interactions, according to university researchers.

Updated Aug. 07, 2024

It's Science, Parenting

Life

Unconditional love is the most powerful gift we give our children

Of all the things I want to teach my children, the most important is this: you belong.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Career & Money

My life as a working mom is a marathon—even before 9 am

By 9 am, I feel like I’ve run a marathon every day.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Career & Money, Life, Work & Motherhood

Life

‘The days are long but the years are short’—but the days are L-O-N-G

In this stage of life, the days can go how-is-it-only-noon-but-I-feel-like-I’ve-lived-a-thousand-lives slow.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Child

6 expert ways to stop sibling rivalry

Feed them. Seriously. ?

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Child, Child Learn & Play, Parenting

Child

‘Play first, school second:’ how to parent like a Scandinavian

What Americans can learn from the Scandinavian approach to parenting.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Child, Child Learn & Play, Parenting

Life

YouTube is finally doing something about inappropriate kids videos

They’re rolling out some new policies to make the Youtube Kids app safer.

Updated Jan. 13, 2022

Life, Entertainment, What To Watch

Career & Money

How to be a mom, run a business, and actually have fun, too

Meet Stephanie Lee and Kristin Reichert, and listen to their secrets to living the life you deserve.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Career & Money, Life, Work & Motherhood

Fourth Trimester

10 Ways To Find Humor Postpartum

Because infant poop and the pads you wear after birth are funny.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Fourth Trimester, Postpartum, Pregnancy

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