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Updated Jun. 12, 2025

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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

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. 17, 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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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

Self-care matters: Mantras to nurture you as you become a mom

This is the beginning of your beautiful and complicated relationship that you will have with yourself as a mother.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022

Life

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Life

7 things to think about if you didn’t get pregnant this month

Instead of getting a positive pregnancy test, you got your period. Here are a few things to keep in mind.

Updated Sep. 01, 2023

Life

Health & Wellness

Prenatal exercise is good for fertility! What to do + what to avoid when TTC + pregnant

Men and women who exercise moderately have higher fertility rates than those who don’t.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022

Health & Wellness, Life

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Pregnancy

9 essential questions to ask at your preconception checkup

Here's a printable discussion guide to bring to your OB-GYN or midwife.

Updated Jan. 04, 2023

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Home

3 beach destinations for a Zika-free babymoon

Babymoon destination criteria: easy to reach, no Zika nearby, great hotels and a side of R&R.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

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Getting Pregnant

Anxiety & getting pregnant: 7 strategies for coping with the unknown

The uncertainty of trying to get pregnant won’t last forever.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022

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Life

How to make a human without losing yourself: 5 ways to thrive while trying to conceive

Self-care is not optional.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022

Life

Food

10 fertility diet tips that can help you get pregnant

Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate—water can create more cervical mucus which is necessary for egg fertilization.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022

Food, Life

Life

5 fun at-home workout programs to get you fit for pregnancy fast

You don’t need to leave the house to get in shape.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022

Life

Food

15 fertility superfoods to add to your get-pregnant diet

Plus download our printable grocery shopping list.

Updated Sep. 20, 2022

Food, Life, Pregnancy

Home

Do I need a nursery? 7 creative ways to make room for baby

You don’t need to upgrade apartments or buy a bigger home to have a baby.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022

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Beauty & Style

8 Accessories for The New Mom

These accent pieces are as useful as they are stylish.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

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Updated Oct. 12, 2021

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Life

Playground Workout

11 easy exercises moms can do at the playground

Updated Feb. 08, 2022

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Real Feeding Stories from Real Mamas

Breastfeeding on the Second Try

Every baby comes with a different feeding journey.

Updated Apr. 26, 2022

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Pregnancy

What is the two-week wait? An OB-GYN shares what you need to know

Conception, fertilization, implantation: Our OB-GYN explains the biology of early pregnancy and your baby.

Updated Nov. 28, 2022

Pregnancy, Getting Pregnant

Parenting

Everything is harder with kids. But oh, it’s so much better, too

A recent hike was different because our kids were there. It was so much worse but also a little better.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Parenting

Sleep Safety

7 Rules for Safe Baby Sleep

Why AAP's new rules around SIDS should matter.

Updated Apr. 12, 2022

Sleep Safety, Baby

Baby

5 Instagram-Worthy Wooden Baby Toys

Beautiful toys that won’t make your home look like a toy store.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Baby, Parenting

Life

Where is home when you move your family far away?

Home has become a tricky word in our household—does it mean where you come from or where you are now?

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Life

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