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’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

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. 28, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

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. 25, 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

This dad canceled a ‘period party’ to protect his daughter’s privacy—and parents can’t stop applauding him

Updated Jul. 30, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

Doctor races through hospital lot to deliver mom’s fourth baby

“Dr. Kraft came in perfectly calm with a ‘ready to have a baby?’ As if he wasn’t just running in July Florida heat.”

Updated Jul. 30, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

Personal space? Not in this household—how one mom learned to embrace her toddler’s love (and elbows)

The same couch that once felt crowded with toddler limbs will one day be too empty.

Updated Jul. 30, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

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.

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Parenting

Mom’s battle with toddler wardrobe choices proves a universal parenting truth (and it’s hilarious)

Updated Jul. 30, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

News

Parents are embracing a much-needed “Type C  Summer”—here’s how

Updated Jul. 30, 2025

News, Celebrity News, Parenting

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Parenting

Parents back classroom phone bans—but here’s why many moms still feel uneasy

Updated Jul. 29, 2025

Parenting, News

Parenting

Mom’s battle with toddler wardrobe choices proves a universal parenting truth (and it’s hilarious)

“I just want… the princess dresses.”

Updated Jul. 30, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

News

Parents are embracing a much-needed “Type C  Summer”—here’s how

The term “Type C parent” describes someone who strategizes for survival with structure when possible and flexibility when absolutely necessary.

Updated Jul. 30, 2025

News, Celebrity News, Parenting

Parenting

Parents back classroom phone bans—but here’s why many moms still feel uneasy

74% of U.S. adults now support banning cell phones during class in middle and high school—up from 68% last fall.

Updated Jul. 29, 2025

Parenting, News

News

Finally, a law that gets it: Washington requires changing tables in all public restrooms

Washington's new law, passed by the state legislature and signed by Governor Jay Inslee, requires all new public buildings to install baby changing stations in every restroom: men’s, women’s, and gender-neutral.

Updated Jul. 28, 2025

News, Baby, 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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Bump Envy

Updated Feb. 19, 2025

Life, Beauty & Style, Style

Parenting

Being a stay-at-home mom is hard. But for me, it’s so worth it.

I may not always be a SAHM, but for now, these moments are treasure stored up in my heart.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Parenting

Life

Thinking about having another child? 5 things to consider

What you have gained in “been there, done that” newborn knowledge may be balanced out by having an older child.

Updated Oct. 11, 2021

Life

Motherly

A great adventure is about to begin

Say yes to new adventures. Pulling the goalie and taking a swing at making a baby is a big. Freaking. Deal. It feels so reckless! Thrilling! Scary! Sexy! Strange! Fortunately, you've taken the steps to get yourself ready for this incredible change you're about to experience. (Or not. Totally winging it is totally cool with us, too—but take your prenatals.) You're about to become a traveler on the most life-changing adventure there is: parenthood. So exciting! You wild thing, you. XO, TeamMotherly

Updated Oct. 04, 2022

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Parenting

3 ways gender neutral is a big trend for baby

Gender-neutral is a huge trend this year, with parents opting to choose less-gender specific identities and goods.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Parenting

Life

How to handle the wait: What to do when you’re waiting for pregnancy news

What’s a girl to do while you’re waiting for the biggest news of your life?

Updated Nov. 10, 2022

Life

Motherly

You’ve got this.

Discover how potty training can teach parents the art of patience and being present for our little ones.

Updated Mar. 31, 2025

Motherly

Fitness

Postpartum Exercise Plan: 5 Exercises to Build a Strong Fitness Routine

5 exercises that will get you started on your postpartum fitness journey

Updated Jan. 07, 2022

Fitness, Health & Wellness, Life

Beauty & Style

Modern Day Mom Jeans

The sartorial mom missteps that will one day embarrass our children.

Updated Nov. 19, 2021

Beauty & Style, Life, Style

Pregnancy

Pregnancy Constipation

How to get things moving during pregnancy and beyond.

Updated Dec. 15, 2021

Pregnancy

Postpartum

Postpartum Wellness Registry Picks

3 wellness experts share the wellness registry picks that will ease your postpartum journey.

Updated Oct. 11, 2021

Postpartum, Postpartum Products, Pregnancy

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Health & Wellness

Do I Have Diastasis Recti?

How to spot and treat diastasis recti during pregnancy and postpartum.

Updated Oct. 11, 2022

Health & Wellness, Postpartum, Women's Health

Baby

Visiting the Library with Baby

5 ways to make the most of a trip to the library with your little one.

Updated Oct. 11, 2021

Baby, Parenting

Getting Pregnant

How to Have Sex when You’re Trying to Get Pregnant

5 tips on making the most of your sex from a fertility expert

Updated Oct. 11, 2021

Getting Pregnant, Pregnancy

Fourth Trimester

Postpartum Picks: Zara Terez

The queen of leggings shares her 7 postpartum fashion picks.

Updated Jan. 13, 2022

Fourth Trimester, Postpartum, Pregnancy

Life

5 Qs with Randi

Bump Envy

Updated Mar. 27, 2025

Life, Beauty & Style, Style

Beauty & Style

Face Oils for Pregnancy

What oils you should avoid during pregnancy, plus 5 that will keep your skin glowing.

Updated Oct. 11, 2021

Beauty & Style, Life

Motherly

I am woman. Watch me soar.

“I like my body so much better after I had kids. Is that a crazy thing to say? I’m more womanly. I feel sexier.”

Updated Oct. 11, 2021

Motherly

Start small (think big)

Celebrate your small victories while you're trying to conceive. Good things come in small packages. So think of your body as a tiny house that you need to prepare for an amazing new guest: your baby. Eat nutritious foods (both of you!), stay mentally centered and work with purpose. All your preparation will get you ready for your next great adventure: becoming parents. XO, TeamMotherly P.S. More small packages, please! We're adore Deborah Lippmann's fertility-friendly nail polish line (no formaldehyde!), so we Amazon Prime'd those babies straight to our house. Read more about what chemicals to avoid when TTC here.

Updated Oct. 04, 2022

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