May 2021 Motherly

Community & Friendship

In the absence of a village, build your own

The time when you need a village the most also happens to be the time when it's hardest to build one.

Community & Friendship

My wish? For moms to support each other—differences and all

Here's the thing: Every mom I've encountered is simply trying to do the best she can for her children.

Career & Money

I’m a SAHM and I don’t want to go back to work because I’m afraid I won’t be supported

Pandemic or not, I'm not clamoring to go back.

Holidays

For Mother’s Day, let’s give women equal pay

Today marks Moms' Equal Pay Day, the day in 2021 that a mother needs to work to in order to earn what a father did in 2020.

Life

These scientists are bringing the climate change fight to fellow moms

The Science Moms know that mothers are a force for change.

Life

Kids now make up 22% of new COVID-19 cases in America

Experts say the vaccination of adults and the loosening of restrictions on school activities are to blame.

News

Peloton agrees to recall treadmills tied to a child’s death, dozens of injuries

The fitness company says it was wrong to fight the Consumer Product Safety Commission's request to issue the recall.

Parenting

These 10 groups want to help more moms get elected to office

We know that mothers are leaders. It's time we saw more political leaders who are mothers.

Work & Motherhood

I’m pregnant with baby #2, working a job and a side hustle, and I still feel like I’m not doing enough

I feel guilty when the physical and mental exhaustion makes me beg for a moment to lay down.

Celebrity News

Amy Schumer shares an emotional Instagram post about her husband

"We want to encourage parents and people to give themselves the gift of information so people can function to the best of their abilities and remove any stigma that comes with autism."

Child

Pfizer seeks to start vaccinating kids ages 2-11 in September

The Pfizer COVID vaccine could be available and ready for administration to…

Life

Tiffany Haddish says she plans to adopt older kids from foster care

The famous actress and comedian knows firsthand what it feels like to be a a child in foster care.