Ellen Schmidt

Ellen Schmidt has been writing about the nitty gritty of motherhood and raising children for over 10 years. She lives in New York City with her husband and two daughters. In her spare time, she's developing a website about NYC family travel.

Easter

25 Easter egg DIY decorating ideas that go beyond the traditional dye kit

Looking to up your Easter egg decorating ideas? These DIY ideas will brighten your basket this year.

Updated Apr. 02, 2025

Easter, Child Learn & Play

Louise Warneford and her husband and miracle baby

Infertility

A woman who had 18 miscarriages is raising her miracle baby

At 48, Louise Warneford finally gave birth to her rainbow baby.

Updated Apr. 29, 2024

Infertility, Getting Pregnant, Life, Miscarriage & Loss, News, Pregnancy, Viral & Trending

Teen

My daughter has entered the tween years—and I’m not ready.

Parent-free outings, cell phones & social media are headed my way, and all I want to do is stop time.

Updated Jan. 05, 2023

Teen, Parenting, Teen Issues

Baby Names

100+ unique baby names as special as your new little one

Every child born is original and unique, and these names reflect that beautiful sentiment.

Updated Mar. 05, 2024

Baby Names

cute newborn baby with whose parents debated gender neutral names

Baby Names

75+ gender-neutral baby names you’ll love

From Archer to Zion, we've found some pretty fantastic unisex baby name options for you to consider.

Updated Jan. 09, 2023

Baby Names

Cute girl baby - Motherly's top picks for best baby girl names

Baby Names

33 popular girl names & their beautiful meanings

From Olivia to Charlotte and beyond, here are some of the most popular girl names today and their meanings.

Updated May. 24, 2022

Baby Names

dad telling little girl a hilarious jokes for kids

Life

The best funny jokes for kids appropriate for any occasion

Because laughter really is the best medicine.

Updated May. 10, 2023

Life

Parenting

10 kid-friendly breakfasts that are as easy as they are delicious

You will fear neither breakfast nor Mondays after checking out these tasty morning meals.

Updated Nov. 19, 2015

Parenting, Back To School, Child Learn & Play, Food, Home & Food Shopping Guides, Life, Meal Planning & Shopping, Nourish

Child Shopping Guide

19 first day of school books perfect for calming their first day jitters

Reading books about the first day of school can help easy any anxiety or stress your little one may be feeling about this new adventure.

Updated Aug. 02, 2022

Child Shopping Guide

Celebrity News

10 times Ashley Graham said what every new mom is thinking

"Okay new mamas, tell me I'm not the only one who sometimes forgets to brush my teeth??" Graham shared on Instagram.

Updated Sep. 06, 2022

Celebrity News, Life, News, Parenting

Parenting

This mom didn’t know how bad she was sleeping until she saw herself in our viral video

Like many co-sleeping, breastfeeding mothers, Cherrell, a former labor and delivery nurse, is…

Updated Jun. 09, 2022

Parenting, Women's Health

Blended Families

This mom’s viral TikTok hack will make your child’s co-parenting schedule a whole lot easier

The wonders of a dry erase board and a simple formula can be easily replicated.

Updated Mar. 18, 2022

Blended Families, Viral & Trending