Parenting

Adam Levine is happy just being a SAHD right now

"I'm obsessed with them," the star says of his daughters.

7 ways to successfully plan a play date for a socially awkward kid

Social skills are SO important.

Behind the perfect Instagram photos are all the others I didn’t take

I did not show you the photo of the checkout line meltdown, where literally all three of them are crying, everyone is staring, and I no longer have my coffee because I forgot it on a shelf somewhere while I was trying to keep my toddler from leaping out of the cart.

10 Parent’s Choice items our readers love

You don't have to skimp on quality for affordability, mama.

6 meaningful + fun ways to make baby’s first holiday extra memorable

There's no law requiring you to dress everyone in matching red velvet jumpers to sit on Santa's lap.

This photographer’s viral breastfeeding photos are so important

Discover why this photographer's viral breastfeeding images matter to parents and how they celebrate the beauty of motherhood.

8 calm and collected ways to handle tantrums in public or private

Rule #1: Be present in every situation.

Here’s what to do if your kid doesn’t like school, according to a Montessori teacher

1. Don't panic!

8 real reasons why your kids don’t listen—and how to handle them in a positive way

Reason 7: Because they don't know the rules.

Taking care of a toddler is so much harder than a newborn

Do you agree or disagree, mama?

Reasons your baby is gassy and the solution every mama should know

Because preparation is key.

Not judging each other as mothers isn’t enough—here’s what else we need to do

The anti-mom-judgment movement is well underway; people are acknowledging how judgmental we…

You should let your child do homework on their own—here’s why

Also, teaching kids the way you learned can create confusion.

Why standing up for breastfeeding in the workplace forces so many moms out of it

We need to do more to protect these women.

These powerful viral photos prove feeding a baby is beautiful no matter how you do it

Breast, bottle or tube, mama's love is the best supplement.

The system to support motherhood is currently broken—it’s time to fix it

Motherly is demanding change on behalf of America's moms.

Head to Walmart.com for savings on items that help you multitask, mama

As sweet as it may be to cuddle, cradle, or carry your…

50 easy fall crafts to do with toddlers right now

What's on your family's autumn bucket list, mama?

The pressure to exclusively breastfeed is hurting mothers’ mental health

Research shows there's a link between mothers with negative breastfeeding experiences and symptoms of depression.

9 reasons to read aloud to older kids, mama

Research shows that continued reading aloud after age 5 (and well beyond) improves reading and listening skills and academic performance.