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.

Back To School

28 silly kids jokes about going to school

How do bees get to school? By school buzz, of course.

Pregnancy

Ballerina mom Ingrid Silva danced her way through her pregnancy

Watch our conversation with the new mama and ballet legend.

Three-Month-Old Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules

How much sleep does an 11-week-old baby need?

We've rounded up expert guidance tips on your newborn's sleep schedule.

Four-Month-Old Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules

How much sleep does a 15-week-old baby need?

We're providing expert guidance tips on your newborn's sleep schedule.

What To Watch

14 binge-worthy TV shows the whole family can watch together

Put these entertaining family-friendly shows on your watch list this summer.

Entertainment

Avoid the “summer slump” with these new summer book releases for kids

Curling up with a good book and air conditioning sounds like a perfect way to spend a quiet summer afternoon!

Celebrity News

Emmy Rossum shares first photo of baby girl to help promote COVID vaccine awareness

Vaccinated while pregnant, Rossum delivered a healthy baby girl who now has antibodies that will help her fight off future infections, should they occur.

This Is Birth

These viral TikToks show exactly what goes down AFTER vaginal birth

These educational videos take the mystery out of the first moments after childbirth.

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

16 slip-on shoes for busy mamas this summer

Because when you're trying to get out the door with kids, tying your own laces takes way too much time.

Career & Money

We captured a day in the life of a working mother of three―and it’s all-encompassing

In our Motherly exclusive video, we're standing by the timeless saying that "a mother's work is never done."

Parenting

What to do with your kids when your childcare falls through unexpectedly

Even the best laid plans can fall apart at the last minute. Here's how to keep your toddler occupied while you work from home.

Life

We need to hear from this 8-year-old who has now experienced two shootings

In the viral video following Saturday night's shooting outside a Washington Nationals baseball game, Faris Nunn heartbreakingly says she was 'prepared' because she's 'always expecting something to happen'.