Health & Wellness

Child Learn & Play

Here’s how to help kids find their ’emotional courage’

The founders of Slumberkins emphasize exploring all feelings with curiosity in this excerpt from their new book, "All Feelings Welcome: Parenting Practices for Raising Caring, Confident, and Resilient Kids".

Birth

We should stop discarding placentas after birth, scientists say

We’re missing a major research opportunity: The placenta can tell us a lot about the health of both mom and baby.

Viral & Trending

Moms are paying it forward for fellow moms by leaving Target gift cards in diaper boxes

The sentiment is a poignant reminder that no one sees moms like other moms do.

News

New study shows Black women are 25% more likely to have C-sections, but why?

Researchers believe the decisions are made based on biases and financial incentives.

Motherly Stories

Doctors told me I wasn’t ‘healthy enough’ to get pregnant again. Here’s what I did next

HGTV star Jasmine Roth opens up to Motherly about experiencing secondary infertility, advocating for herself and trusting her body again.

News

Picky eating in kids is mostly due to genetics, study says

Parents, it's not your fault.

Birth Stories

When my youngest daughter was in the NICU, I felt like I was failing both of my kids

My mom guilt was strong.

Mental Health

Back-to-school can be hard on parents, too

An expert shares what to do to protect your own mental health during this busy time.

News

CDC warns flu deaths in children spiked amid decline in vaccinations

The 2023-24 flu season had one of the highest child death rates ever.

Mental Health

Childcare costs are impacting every aspect of moms’ lives

Candidates failed to address how they’d tackle soaring childcare costs at the last debate. 14 moms told us why it should be a priority.

News

Study shows just how much pregnancy affects the brain—and it’s more than previously thought

The study is our first glimpse of the "neurobiological transition" that occurs during pregnancy.

Health & Wellness

Yes, you need ‘Butt Stuff’ by Megababe—your hemorrhoids will thank you

Because your hemorrhoids need it.