Parenting Tips and Tricks - Motherly
×

Parenting

2024 Article Hero Celebrity Trending 3 1 Motherly

Baby

The preemie crisis in America: Why the US keeps failing its most vulnerable babies

The NICU became our new reality, but the most haunting moment came when I returned home without her—staring at an empty car seat that should have cradled my baby.

2024 Article Hero Celebrity Trending 14 Motherly

News

New study reveals what parents need to know about the link between air pollution and autism

The findings highlight how prenatal exposure to the chemicals found in car emissions may affect fetal brain development.

2024 Article Hero Celebrity Trending 9 Motherly

Baby

E. coli outbreak sparks organic carrot recall across 18 states—check your fridge now

A recent E. coli outbreak has prompted the recall of multiple brands of organic carrots across 18 states.

2024 Article Hero Celebrity Trending 5 1 Motherly

Toddler

This toddler’s ‘snack tummy’ logic has TikTok—and moms—losing it

Believe it or not, there’s actual science behind your toddler’s snack obsession—and it starts with intuitive eating.

mom hack tiktok how to keep kids busy Motherly

Toddler Learn & Play

Amazing mom hack keeps kids busy when you’re on the go

Save this idea for the next time you leave the house with kids in tow.

toddler meltdown tips Motherly

Viral & Trending

Parenting coach shares BRILLIANT tips for preventing a toddler meltdown when it’s time to go

That whole "five more minutes and we're leaving" thing just doesn't work.

coping with middle school Motherly

Teen Issues

Helping my young teen cope with middle school

The world is not a safe place for an adolescent girl, and she needs me to be her soft landing and her lifeline.

how to create a safe space Motherly

Teen Issues

How to create a safe space with your teen

Think of suicide prevention as not just talking about the subject of suicide but creating an ongoing environment of open and honest communication at home.

teens on social media Motherly

News

Meta attempts to ‘prioritize teen safety’ by making Instagram accounts private—but is it enough?

The change will automatically make teen accounts private by default.

sephora tweens Motherly

Teen

I actually love raising Sephora tweens

Many of us are here with our daughters at this playground for discovery, curiosity, creativity, joy and individuality. Because at its core, beauty and self-acceptance are truly ageless.

IMG 1579 Motherly

News

8,500 Guava strollers recalled over brake issues

This voluntary recall involves three-wheel first-generation Guava Roam strollers manufactured between July 2020 and December 2021

Fisher Price Snuga Swing Recall Motherly

Sleep Safety

2 million Fisher-Price swings recalled: What parents need to know

All models of the Fisher-Price Snuga Swings have been recalled after five infants died between 2012 and 2022.

infant neck float Motherly

News

Regulators say infant neck floats are unsafe after 2 deaths and dozens of ‘close calls’

Aside from the two deaths, dozens of close calls have been reported.

a mother looking down at her baby Motherly

Single Parenting

The fairytale of independent motherhood

One mom’s journey of turning a failed engagement into her own true love story.

two young kids looking at leaf Motherly

Motherly Stories

I’m a single mother by choice and my son has half-siblings across the globe

In a world that often values traditional family structures, my son's story serves as a reminder that family comes in all shapes and sizes.

robert deniro Motherly

Celebrity News

Robert De Niro admits he doesn’t do the ‘heavy lifting’ of parenting his new baby

Robert De Niro on fatherhood: "I don’t do the heavy lifting. I’m there, I support my girlfriend. But she does the work."

mom snuggling young son close Motherly

Motherly Stories

I am my children’s safe space and their constant comfort

Moms are the quintessential workers that show up every day.

The State of Motherhood

Motherly is the voice of modern motherhood, with an audience of more than 30 million users who consume Motherly content each month.

View More

Explore More

mom holding sleeping newborn Motherly

Baby Sleep Tips

10 tips to try to get your baby to sleep soundly

A sleep consultant shares her best secrets.

breastfeeding tips Motherly

Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules

Newborn breastfeeding: Your guide to the first week of nursing

Remember: Breastfeeding is a learned process.

image 11 Motherly

Children's Health

The way we talk to our children becomes part of their conscience for years to come

I want him to practice courage over comfort and not make choices so that his friends think he is cool.

IMG 1585 Motherly

News

Georgia mom arrested for letting her son walk to town alone—how much freedom should kids have?

Last month, a mom in Georgia was arrested—yes, arrested—for letting her 10-year-old son walk less than a mile into town by himself.

IMG 1579 Motherly

News

8,500 Guava strollers recalled over brake issues

This voluntary recall involves three-wheel first-generation Guava Roam strollers manufactured between July 2020 and December 2021

Fisher Price Snuga Swing Recall Motherly

Sleep Safety

2 million Fisher-Price swings recalled: What parents need to know

All models of the Fisher-Price Snuga Swings have been recalled after five infants died between 2012 and 2022.

×