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

        

          


    
          





  


      
        
          
      

        
        
        
        

  

      

        
      
  

          
It's Science

    

                  

                      
              The science behind why your baby stops crying when you stand up            
                  

      
      
      
          
                  

          A fascinating study explains the phenomenon.        

          
              

              
      

  




      
        
          
      

        
        
        
        

  

      

        
      
  

          
Christmas

    

                  

                      
              Discovering the truth about Santa not as damaging to kids as you might fear            
                  

      
      
      
          
                  

          Rest assured, mama: The majority of kids still place full trust in their parents, one study finds.        

          
              

              
      

  




      
        
          
      

        
        
        
        

  

      

        
      
  

          
Health & Wellness

    

                  

                      
              Breathing in highway air pollution raises your blood pressure, study shows            
                  

      
      
      
          
                  

          HEPA car air filters are the new must-have for commuters.        

          
              

              
      

  




      
        
          
      

        
        
        
        

  

      

        
      
  

          
Health & Wellness

    

                  

                      
              Here’s why roughhousing with your kids is good for them—really            
                  

      
      
      
          
                  

          All the noise and pummeling can be a little alarming. But lots of research suggests that regular roughhousing sessions make for happier, more successful children.        

          
              

              
      

  




      
        
          
      

        
        
        
        

  

      

        
      
  

          
It's Science

    

                  

                      
              Does red wine give you headaches? Researchers pinpoint the culprit            
                  

      
      
      
          
                  

          And no, it’s not sulfites.        

          
              

              
      

  




      
        
          
      

        
        
        
        

  

      

        
      
  

          
Women's Health

    

                  

                      
              Paid family leave has big health benefits for mothers and babies, study shows            
                  

      
      
      
          
                  

          From reducing postpartum depression to improving breastfeeding duration, new research confirms just how vital paid leave is for families.        

          
              

              
      

  




      
        
          
      

        
        
        
        

  

      

        
      
  

          
It's Science

    

                  

                      
              Swapping beef for chicken in your burrito can have big benefits for the environment, study shows            
                  

      
      
      
          
                  

          Simple diet tweaks can mean big reductions in your carbon footprint.        

          
              

              
      

  




      
        
          
      

        
        
        
        

  

      

        
      
  

          
Health & Wellness

    

                  

                      
              A special toothpaste could ease peanut allergies for adults            
                  

      
      
      
          
                  

          Immunotherapy toothpaste could be available for kids one day, too.        

          
              

              
      

  




      
        
          
      

        
        
        
        

  

      

        
      
  

          
Children's Health

    

                  

                      
              School suspensions harms kids’ grades and their health, large study shows            
                  

      
      
      
          
                  

          Experts say suspensions should be considered “adverse childhood experiences,” because they put students at greater risk for chronic illnesses and mental health conditions.        

          
              

              
      

  




      
        
          
      

        
        
        
        

  

      

        
      
  

          
Women's Health

    

                  

                      
              Periods cause changes in your brain architecture, landmark study shows            
                  

      
      
      
          
                  

          A small study shows that there’s a physiological link between hormonal fluctuations during the menstrual cycle and changes in white and gray matter.        

          
              

              
      

  




      
        
          
      

        
        
        
        

  

      

        
      
  

          
Grandparents & Extended Families

    

                  

                      
              Study finds grandparent support may not significantly improve maternal mental health            
                  

      
      
      
          
                  

          But the grandparent-child relationship has big benefits in other ways.        

          
              

              
      

  




      
        
          
      

        
        
        
        

  

      

        
      
  

          
Children's Health

    

                  

                      
              Study shows mindfulness apps can reduce kids’ stress            
                  

      
      
      
          
                  

          Mindfulness training at home helped reduce kids' stress levels and negative emotions.        

          
              

              
      

  




  

    
  






  

  





  

      

      

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