Parenting

To the person who falls in love with my son

One day, when you love him and he loves you, I will be so proud.

Pediatrician shares water safety tips for parents amid new CDC data on drowning

Swim lessons aren't just fun—they can save a child's life.

5 ways to raise little readers

My kids see me read. They know that reading is something I do like cooking and showering and exercising.

5 myths about disability mothering

Understanding and empathizing with the realities of the disability mothering experience is the first step toward building a society that supports, includes and celebrates the diverse abilities of all its members.

Embracing my ADHD in motherhood led me to deeper self-compassion

"We somehow believe if we just beat ourselves up enough, we can compartmentalize our mental health and become the moms we want to be. But we can’t bully ourselves out of mental health struggles," writes Momwell founder Erica Djossa in this excerpt from her new book, "The Mother Load".

Motherly’s 2024 State of Motherhood Report

“As we approach this election year, it is clear that mothers’ voices…

Mom of three explains why she doesn’t ask her kids to ‘help’ around the house

Here’s what she does instead.

Mass retailers have pulled weighted infant sleepwear from shelves due to safety concerns

Pediatric health experts and lawmakers alike are concerned about the safety of weighted infant sleepwear.

I got my 7-year-old a therapist—and it helped my own anxiety, too

My daughter’s anxiety looked different than mine, however I could see it sneaking into the nooks and crannies of her life.

Parenting coach shares insightful tips on how to develop self-esteem in children under 5

By the age of 5, a child’s self-concept is already developed.

7 simple ways to make sustainable, eco-conscious changes at home

Caring for our kids’ futures means caring for the environment they will inherit.

Hindsight: What I wish I would have known as a first-time parent

Let your intuition be your guide because there is no one-size-fits-all solution.

Unpopular opinion: I use AI to help me parent 

The uncertainty of how artificial intelligence might impact our future has made…

Psychologist reveals viral hack to teach kids about the mental load

Bonus: It’ll help keep your house clean, too.

Learning and growing alongside my child, a musician on the autism spectrum

For a kid who was never invited to a birthday party growing up, Spenser has now found his place in the music community. It changed his life. And mine.

Parents who play with their kids are more creative in the workplace, study finds

Yep, even more research shows how supporting working parents is good for business.

How to encourage your kid to practice their instrument, according to music education experts

The struggle is real. But should your kid change instruments or quit music altogether? Here’s how to tell.

My 10-year-old daughter asked if she was fat, and it gutted me

I looked my daughter right in her sweet little eyes and told her what I wish I’d known at a much younger age: the truth.

Jennifer Garner bites her tongue when it comes to these parenting phrases

When it comes to raising teens, the mom of three says she sometimes has to “sit on her hands.”

What do moms want for Mother’s Day? To be left completely alone

It's time to talk about why we just want to be left alone.