Life

This is birth: A C-section story

“On the day that our son was born via C-section, I witnessed…

Here’s to celebrating mom bodies

I’m going to proudly rock this mom bod and celebrate all the…

Here’s to a guilt-free summer

To every parent who feels pressure to create “the perfect summer” for…

You’re my child forever but only my baby for a year

So while you’re still my baby, I’ll hold you a little longer.…

Dear husband one day we’ll miss this

Dear husband: One day, we’ll miss all of this. Life will not…

Zoom drops time limits for calls over the holidays

The company is doing away with the 40-minute call time limit for the holidays

A dad is not a babysitter

Watching you as a dad makes my heart so full. You support…

To the boss who’s given me empathy and empowerment this year, thank you

A reminder that a little humanity goes a long way, and a lot of humanity might change someone's life.

To the person who falls in love with my son someday

To the person who (one day) will fall in love with my…

Motherhood is: Wishing for bedtime, but missing them as they sleep

Explore the bittersweet moments of motherhood on Motherly. Get tips and stories that resonate with every parent.

I’m leaning into my ’90s roots during these strange times

A trip down memory lane can do us good.

This is: Marriage after kids

Your marriage may feel different after kids—with less time for each other.…

I was going to fold the clothes but instead I held you

Discover why holding your baby can be more rewarding than chores. Explore insights and tips for parents on Motherly Stories.

This mail carrier left a care package for a single mom with COVID-19

"I had just run out of orange juice and I needed that to give to my son."

Don’t let me forget their littleness

Don’t let me forget their littleness. So while I have it now…

To the mama who thinks she did ‘nothing’ today 

To the mama who thinks she got “nothing” done today…your kids would…

Am I raising a little jerk?

What a clinical psychologist wants you to know about kids who "act out."

This is: Bringing your baby home

Bringing your baby home from the hospital creates a whirlwind of emotions.…