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It’s Science

From breastmilk to brain development, researchers are making huge strides in understanding the science of motherhood. Get the scoop at Motherly.

Health & Wellness

It’s Science: Fall babies are better athletes

Mamas due in the fall: Hope you’re up for a future as a soccer mom. ⚽️

October 4, 2017
Childhood, Health, Health-wellness, It's science, Learn play, Life, Mindandbody, Play, Wellness

It's Science

Benefits of pets for kids actually start during pregnancy, study finds

Researchers found advantages for the babies of both dog and cat owners.

Updated August 1, 2022
Child development, Pets, Pregnancy

Health & Wellness

It’s science: September babies may be more likely to succeed in school

They’ve got a leg up from the day they’re born.

Updated August 8, 2023
Childhood, Education, Montessori, Newborn, News, Play

Life

Allowing kids to embrace big emotions is good parenting—and it’s science

New research shows how parents respond to children’s moods has big implications for those children’s later mental health.

August 14, 2017
2nd year know more, 3rd year know more, Child development, It's science, Life, Mental health, Mindandbody, Parenting, Parenting advice, Parenting styles strategies, Preschool and beyond

Health & Wellness

5 Ways to Ask for Help Postpartum

And who to ask for it.

July 12, 2017
Asking for help, Fourth trimester, Postpartum, Postpartum health, Postpartum wellness, Relationships

Health & Wellness

New studies: Drinking coffee helps you live longer and WHAT ☕️

Drinking a cup of coffee could be the key to living to see our great-grandchildren. ☕️

July 11, 2017
Health, Health-beauty

Health & Wellness

5 Reasons Saying No Will Make #momlife Better

What if saying "no" could actually make you a happier mama?

June 15, 2017
Motherhood, Parenting, Positive parenting, Saying no, Self-care

Infertility

8 ways to boost male fertility

Lifestyle changes that could help beef up those swimmers.

June 14, 2017
Fertility, Health

Life

6 pregnancy-safe bug repellents

How to keep your skin (and baby) safe from bugs this summer.

July 26, 2016
Health, Shop, Summer

Health & Wellness

Wellness Spotlight: Amanda Freeman

SLT’s founder (and single mama) shares her top healthy advice.

May 11, 2016
Exercise, Fitness, Fourth trimester, Health, Positive parenting, Postpartum, Prenatal vitamins, Single mom, Single moms, Smartypants, Wellness

Parenting

It’s Science: Here’s how screen time affects your baby

In this electronic age, how much is too much during those first few years?

February 10, 2016
Play, Screen time, Toys
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