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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

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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

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

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

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

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News

Pete Davidson announces baby news in the most Pete way—and yes, there are photos

“The pair couldn’t be more excited,” TMZ reports.

Updated Jul. 18, 2025

News, Celebrity 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

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

News

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

Updated Jul. 17, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

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

Parenting

Katherine Schwarzenegger hired a stepparenting coach—here’s what every blended family can learn

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

Updated Jul. 18, 2025

Parenting, Celebrity News, News

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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

7 brilliant tips for traveling during pregnancy

7 tricks that will help you stay comfy and healthy when traveling during pregnancy.

Updated Mar. 22, 2022

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How to stand up to your kids—and why they’ll thank you for it

Your child doesn’t want to turn into a brat. He is looking to you to teach him a better way.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Parenting

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The other magical ‘firsts’ of motherhood

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Should I have another baby? 5 questions to ask before growing your family

When baby fever strikes again, as yourself these questions.

Updated Apr. 02, 2023

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Summer means change. Make the transition easy for your toddler.

4 ways to make the transition to summer smooth for your toddler (and you!)

Updated Jan. 04, 2022

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Maternity Athleisure is Totally a Thing

Try out something stylish, stretchy and supportive during pregnancy.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

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Parenting

How to leave gender assumptions behind—and love your unique child

Your message to your child, both implicitly and explicitly, should always be: “Any way you are is OK."

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

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Food

8 fresh family traditions to kick off the summer

It is within family traditions that many happy childhood memories are made—and cherished for a lifetime.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

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Cactus Oil: A Natural Beauty Ingredient You Should Know

Learn the benefits of Prickly Pear Seed Oil and include it in your skincare regimen

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Beauty & Style, Life

Parenting

The ‘sensational’ tot: Recognizing—and dealing with—Sensory Processing Disorder

Worried something might be amiss with your child’s developing senses? Learn the ins-and-outs of SPD.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

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Life

Want more family time? 8 simple ways to slow down + connect with your crew

5. Get out your calendar and write in some time for family. Make it happen.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Life, Relationships

Life

5 game-changing moves you can make to advance your career now

#1—Identify your goal + dream big. It’s important to have a clear destination so you can plot out your journey.

Updated Jan. 14, 2022

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Parenting

Now is always the best time to be with my child

Wiser words have never been spoken, mama.

Updated Apr. 15, 2023

Parenting

Life

Relocating your family? 7 tips to prep the packing + unpacking

#1—Go online. Take the time to do your research; you can learn a lot about your new city before you even visit.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Life

Parenting

‘Who will this child become?’

3 valuable questions to ask our children when we really want them to think big.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Parenting

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Parenting

The curious adventures of a globe-trotting tot

The next time you get the itch for an adventure with your toddler, ignore the naysayers and pack your bags, mama!

Updated Jan. 14, 2022

Parenting, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play

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Toddler Learn & Play

10 reasons why 2-year-olds are magical (not terrible)

7. They keep it real.

Updated Feb. 13, 2023

Toddler Learn & Play

Life

How this mama took charge of her children’s food allergies—for good

“Our new diet has also affected moods and learning styles—everything is better because of the way we eat.”

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Life

Life

8 reasons married sex is the best

Sex with someone you’re really comfortable with can open you up to be your best possible sexual self.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

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