Updated November 17, 2021

Child Learn & Play

It’s science: Giving experiences instead of toys boosts your kid’s intelligence & happiness

There's no need to stress about getting them everything on their wishlist. Spending time with your kids is far more valuable.

Life

Only 10% of lactation consultants are Black—here’s how one brand is working to close the gap

Willow's new scholarship fund aims to help eliminate financial barriers and expand diversity in the lactation industry.

Baby

This play mat has over 400 5-star reviews 🙌

And is back in stock right now!

Parenting

The 8 most common food allergies mamas should have on their radar

Introducing solids can be tricky (and messy) enough for parents. It gets…

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

11 backpacks for moms who still carry all the things

When you don't need a diaper bag, but still need a hands-free solution chock full of pockets.

Self Care

It’s Science: This is the best time to shower if you want to fall asleep faster

According to recent research, treating bathing as a nighttime ritual can help exhausted moms get the quality sleep they need.

Halloween

Halloween countdown calendars are about to become your new favorite tradition 🎃

Counting down to the big day has never been easier.

Season 8

Activist Elle Moxley gives parents advice on how to talk to their kids about race, sex and gender

Moxley founded the Marsha P. Johnson Institute and is also a co-founding member and former strategic partner of the Black Lives Matter network.

Covid

Caring for your newborn baby during the COVID-19 pandemic

Here's exactly to handle postpartum visits + social distancing with a newborn right now.

Covid

An unvaccinated pregnant nurse and her unborn baby both die from COVID

The mom was putting off getting vaccinated because she was pregnant.

Life

When it comes to women’s equality, the U.S. has a long way to go

In honor of #WomensEqualityDay, we must understand and recognize the divide between gender, class and race in the U.S.

Life

Erin Andrews says she’s undergoing her 7th round of IVF in 8 years

In a new personal essay, the sports reporter says she's not "ashamed" of her infertility struggle.

Life

Foster dad opens home to kids who have been displaced due to the pandemic

Peter Mutabazi knows what it's like to need a safe, loving home—and that's why he helps give foster kids that very thing.

Podcast

Heng Ou on Why Moms Need Postpartum Healing

In this first episode of Season 8 of The Motherly Podcast, Liz speaks with Heng Ou, the author of the book The First 40 Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother and the founder of Motherbees, which is a food and lifestyle company that supports women through every stage of motherhood.

Toddler

Embrace the magic of threenagers: 10 reasons why 3 year olds rule

1. They're confident.

Child Learn & Play

10 surprising benefits of having fewer toys

Good news: You don't have to keep panic-buying stuff online to keep the kids busy.

Life

Baby Dove’s new initiative takes aim at closing the Black maternal care gap

From providing financial support to access doula care to a line of baby care products for melanin-rich skin and hair, this is so important.

Pregnancy

How do I find the right sperm donor?

Queer midwives Marea Goodman and Ray Rachlin walk through the pros and cons of choosing a sperm donor to start your family.

Celebrity News

Chelsea from ‘Teen Mom 2’ is not here for people commenting on her tween daughter’s body

"It makes me sick, honestly."

Celebrity News

Lakers gift adorable care packages to newborns and families for ‘Kobe Day’

"On this special day, we want to honor Kobe and celebrate you."