Health & Wellness

How to realistically make self-care a priority when you have no time

Start by letting your children get bored.

Coronavirus updates: Kids are less at risk, a breakthrough drug + more

Here's the latest on what parents need to know about COVID-19.

How to treat mastitis, thrush & other common breastfeeding issues

You may experience some bumps along your breastfeeding path. Don’t worry; these…

Dear son: Wear your rainbow shirt with pride

I want to encourage my son to express pride and allyship, but I also want to shield him from everything else that may come with making a statement in our small town.

Alanis Morissette explains why there’s such a big age gap between her kids

Her children are 9, 3 and 10 months old.

Here’s what postpartum during a pandemic really calls for

Taking care of yourself is taking care of your baby.

It’s science: Quarantine fatigue is making our kids angry

Sadness and anger are normal responses to loss—here's how to help.

15 editor-approved sex toys that deserve a spot in your nightstand

From G-spot to clit sensations, there's something for everyone.

What the family of an 8-year-old COVID-19 victim wants you to know

"Everyone associates it with old people, as they think they're the only ones who are going to get it, but that's not true," Jennifer Morales told FOX 8. "My sister got it."

This water bottle is keeping my entire family hydrated this summer

You'll be crushing your hydration goals, mama.

Should you send your child to day care or day camp this summer? Here’s why it’s so hard to decide

5 reasons why this important decision is so stressful right now.

New Zealand is COVID-free—what families can learn from their lessons

Kids were allowed back to school in New Zealand in late May.

WHO clarifies stance on the asymptomatic spread of coronavirus

It's not as rare as a misunderstanding on Monday led people to believe.

6 ways Black mothers can prioritize their mental health

As mama goes, so goes the family. Here's how to take care and find the support you need.

How to safely give hugs during a pandemic, according to experts

Here's how to minimize the risk.

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.

Clear masks allow young children to keep learning from adults’ faces

Transparent face masks are something for parents to consider.

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: Boredom builds your child’s resilience and creativity

It's okay if your kids get bored.

‘I’m just tapped out’: This mom of 5 is going viral for saying what we all feel

"The laptop wouldn't connect to the internet. The baby was fussing. My oldest was frustrated I had to pull her from what she was in the middle of. I had noise coming from each room with all the kids trying to, you know, 'school', and it took every fiber of my being not to throw the laptop off the table."