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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.

It’s science: Your child’s favorite lovey (or blanket) fosters independence

Your child's "lovey" is way more than just a toy or a blanket—in fact, a lovey gives your little one emotional strength to grow and adapt.

It’s science: Summer brain drain is real—but there’s an easy way to stop it

Worried about learning loss due to last year's school closures and now summer? Research proves there's an easy, effective and practically free way to fight summer learning loss—and it works for every age.

It’s science: Your dominant hand can influence which baby name you pick

Out of 38,746 names popularized after 1990, more use letters from the right side of the keyboard than names given before 1990.

More states + counties require people to wear masks in public

In Miami, Florida, city employees are now issuing civil infractions for those not wearing face masks in public.

It’s science: Children aren’t color-blind

Kids know the difference between colors applied to objects and the social meaning of colors when applied to race.

96% of pregnant people still planning hospital births despite pandemic

"I considered the home birth for a second, but then realized that would be nearly impossible with my circumstances," Sarah tells Motherly.

It’s science: Why your child is extra clingy right now

What's that? Your child is literally climbing all over you? Yep, that's normal.

woman picking out a dress from a rack of clothes

It’s science: Getting dressed for the day can make you feel happier (even if you’re WFH)

In a phenomenon called enclothed cognition, your clothes may cover your body, but they also infiltrate your brain, putting you into a different psychological state.

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