Elizabeth Tenety

Liz is the co-founder of Motherly and the award-winning host of The Motherly Podcast. A former Washington Post editor, Liz is an expert in digital content, growth and partnership strategy. Liz resides outside NYC with her husband and five children.

News

This dad secretly named his baby after a Batman character, and the internet can’t stop laughing

While baby names can spark endless debates, it seems this dad took a page straight out of Batman’s playbook—he’s always three steps ahead.

Parenting

Why every parent needs a “safe word” to tap out—before they snap

Fatherhood coach Locke Haman explains why parenting safe words might just be a game-changer for overwhelmed parents.

News

Uncle declines to accept invitation to be ‘godfather’

While he was honored by the request, the situation got sticky fast: His wife wasn’t asked to be the godmother.

Parenting

Working dads: The term we all need—and why it helps working moms too

Men are stepping up at home—whether it’s being at the school play or managing the morning chaos—but workplace culture hasn’t caught up.

News

Doctors reveal the #1 thing they’d never let their kids do—it’s eye-opening

In a viral video with over 66 million views, medical pros shared the one thing they’d never let their kids do—and their advice ranges from the practical to the surprisingly personal.

Mental Health

Mississippi’s new hotline could save moms’ lives—here’s how

The CHAMP4Moms hotline connects these providers directly with a reproductive psychiatrist who can guide them and help them get screened, diagnosed, and treated.

News

Hero truck driver in Ohio saves 4-year-old found wandering on busy road in the cold

At around 6 a.m., a local truck driver spotted something alarming on Bagley Road: a toddler, all alone, wearing nothing but a diaper and clutching a blanket and bottle.

News

Could poopy diapers solve the plastic trash crisis? A Texas startup thinks so

In a groundbreaking initiative, scientists and climate activists are turning to an unexpected source in the fight against plastic pollution: baby diapers and fungi.

Health & Wellness

The silent strain: New study reveals moms handle 79% of family’s daily demands

The Journal of Marriage and Family reveals what many of us already feel in our bones: moms are carrying 79% of the daily mental labor that keeps families afloat.

News

Tokyo announces free daycare—but will it solve the birthrate crisis?

While free daycare is a critical piece of the puzzle, the data shows that free childcare services alone won’t necessarily inspire more women to have children.

News

Starbucks doubles paid leave program—even for part-time baristas

Starting March 2025, Starbucks is more than doubling paid parental leave for U.S. store partners working an average of 20 hours a week or more.

News

Parents’ heartfelt ‘Just a Mom’ song goes viral—and moms everywhere feel seen

The song, which has racked up over 2.2 million views, highlights the emotional (and often invisible) load of parenting.