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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. 03, 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. 15, 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

News

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

Updated Jul. 17, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

Chalk, a squirt gun, and 18 minutes of peace: A mom’s low-key win goes viral

As hilarious and relatable as the tweet is, it touches on a deeper conversation resonating with exhausted moms everywhere.

Updated Jul. 17, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

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Parenting

“It can feel thankless—but it’s a really important job”: Chris Pratt on the emotional weight of stepparenting

“Stepparenting is extra confusing because you aren’t a parent, you’re not a nanny, you’re not an assistant.”

Updated Jul. 16, 2025

Parenting, Celebrity News, 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.

News

Menopause care is finally getting a national spotlight—and lawmakers are stepping up

Updated Jul. 16, 2025

News

News

Mom checks the baby monitor—and sees something she’ll never forget

Updated Jul. 16, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

Florida just made parking easier for pregnant moms—could your state be next?

Updated Jul. 15, 2025

News, Pregnancy

Parenting

“It can feel thankless—but it’s a really important job”: Chris Pratt on the emotional weight of stepparenting

“Stepparenting is extra confusing because you aren’t a parent, you’re not a nanny, you’re not an assistant.”

Updated Jul. 16, 2025

Parenting, Celebrity News, News

Child Learn & Play

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

Child Learn & Play, Child, Parenting

Birth

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

Birth, Birth Stories, Parenting

Parenting

Going on a cruise this summer? 7 safety tips every parent should know before setting sail

The best time to talk about cruise rules? Before the ocean is involved.

Updated Jul. 09, 2025

Parenting, Safety

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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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Viral & Trending

Mom’s heart-wrenching video about wearing a weighted bear after stillbirth goes viral

“Another day of bear-wearing because my baby is not here.”

Updated Aug. 06, 2024

Viral & Trending, Miscarriage & Loss

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Celebrity News

Anne Hathaway gets candid about motherhood vs. her career: ‘There’s no contest’

She plays a mom who falls head over heels in love with a famous pop star in her new movie.

Updated Apr. 30, 2024

Celebrity News

TikTok mom talks about involved grandparents

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Viral TikTok points out the biggest mom privilege: ‘voluntarily’ involved grandparents

"It isn't the mom car, not how much you make a year. It's not how well-behaved your kids are."

Updated Apr. 30, 2024

Viral & Trending

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Birth Stories

My birth story highlighted a critical reality: Black women need strong advocates

The constant advocating throughout my birth experience was exhausting.

Updated Apr. 29, 2024

Birth Stories, Motherly Stories

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Mental Health

I got my 7-year-old a therapist—and it helped my own anxiety, too

My daughter’s anxiety looked different than mine, however I could see it sneaking into the nooks and crannies of her life.

Updated Apr. 29, 2024

Mental Health, Parenting

Woman talks about white and black SUV moms

Viral & Trending

Here’s what moms’ SUV colors say about their personalities, according to TikTok

Move over, horoscopes—a new TikTok trend says your SUV color matches your mom persona.

Updated Apr. 29, 2024

Viral & Trending

News

Energizer’s new batteries warn parents if children swallow them

'Color alert technology' could help parents know when children have swallowed these new batteries.

Updated Apr. 29, 2024

News

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Work & Motherhood

Flowers are great, but here’s what moms really want for Mother’s Day

Let’s start with paid leave.

Updated Aug. 07, 2024

Work & Motherhood

Postpartum

I thought I could beat postpartum depression on my own, but it was beating me

I wish I had gotten help sooner.

Updated Apr. 26, 2024

Postpartum, Mental Health

Celebrity News

Moms are in their ‘TTPD’ era and we are so here for it

“I cry a lot but I am so productive, it’s an art.”

Updated Apr. 26, 2024

Celebrity News

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Viral & Trending

Mom tells guests to bring $5 to kid’s birthday party instead of gifts—to fund backyard renovation

"This is gonna be a very '90s vibe birthday party."

Updated Apr. 26, 2024

Viral & Trending

Viral & Trending

Dad’s viral TikTok shows the result of giving kids ‘books instead of iPads’

"Give them books instead of phones when they're little and this is the result."

Updated Apr. 26, 2024

Viral & Trending

Celebrity News

Beyonce sends flowers to her new toddler BFF—and it’s the sweetest

Friendship knows no bounds (or age)!

Updated Apr. 26, 2024

Celebrity News

Celebrity News

Chrissy Teigen takes daughter Luna’s Girl Scout troop to her dad’s assisted living facility

They made friendship bracelets and homemade ranch dressing with the residents.

Updated Apr. 27, 2024

Celebrity News

Work & Motherhood

To the mom who is running after her kid(s)—and runs a business, too… I see you

The tug-of-war between being a present mother and successful business owner is far from smooth–but it is possible. These 31 mothers from the Dreamers & Doers collective share their encouragement and support to those facing this common challenge.

Updated Apr. 25, 2024

Work & Motherhood, Motherly Stories

Viral & Trending

Comedian kicks breastfeeding mom out of show—here’s the whole story

His statement explained what really happened when he had a breastfeeding mom removed from his Melbourne performance.

Updated Apr. 25, 2024

Viral & Trending

Women's Health

I don’t need my barista to ask if I want more children

She doesn’t know what I am going through, and no woman should have to be continually put in a position to defend or explain her reproductive health with total strangers.

Updated Apr. 25, 2024

Women's Health, Motherly Stories