Parenting

Dear Son: You will never be too old to need your mama

When the world tries to make you tough and rigid, I will understand your need to be a soft thing. I will help you navigate your emotions. I will make mountains tremble at your name. I will carry you, again and again.

Try these positive affirmations to help raise a confident child

Positive affirmations can teach kids to have confidence in themselves.

9 phrases that can help stop a toddler meltdown in its tracks

Sometimes we all need a little help putting feelings into words.

10 helpful phrases to say when your child struggles in social situations

8. "Did I ever tell you about my experience with friendship at your age?"

11 Montessori-inspired phrases to teach young children how to respectfully disagree

5. "I hear that you disagree. How can you say that differently?"

Awake in the middle of the night with a baby? This mom’s viral message is for you

Did you know that when you feel it all and when the lights are off and the thoughts and the cries are loud, you’re not alone?

Skippy peanut butter recalls 80 tons of peanut butter across the U.S.—what parents need to know

Here's what you need to know about the Skippy recall.

I didn’t breastfeed my newborn—and I shouldn’t have to explain why

The assumption that every mom wants to breastfeed is dangerous and leaves out those moms who choose a different path.

Mentally strong kids have parents who refuse to do these 13 things

A strong mental muscle is the key to helping kids reach their greatest potential in life.

How to be a good mom: Ditch perfectionism and embrace being ‘good enough’

Your child needs you—a healthy version of you—not a perfect you.

10 secrets for raising a kind and compassionate child

The best tips from our favorite experts.

10 positive parenting techniques for disciplining your child

1. Set boundaries

It’s science: How you use social media may be associated with your parenting style

Whether you share your kid’s photos on social media may relate to how you parent.

10 chore charts for the little helper in your household

Keep kids on track and encourage independence with these visual aids.

How to introduce kids to Ramadan and help them connect with their community

Ramadan Mubarak to all of you!

16 of the most relatable mom life memes on the Internet

Being a mom isn’t easy, but it sure does bring laughter into our lives.

In a world of “Don’t Say Gay,” we need more JoJo Siwas

As a 40-something queer, non-binary parent of two elementary school age kids, I was almost as thrilled to be heading to the D.R.E.A.M. tour to see not just JoJo Siwa, the entertainer, but JoJo Siwa, newly minted LGBTQ+ star. 

This list of what a stay-at-home mom does in one day is truly astounding

The amount of things a SAHM gets done before 9 a.m. is mind-boggling.

10 products the mamas of Motherly swear by to help baby sleep

We hope they'll help you as much as they've helped us!

These viral vintage baby care instructions are hilariously outdated 

We can't be sure, but we feel certain this is from the 1950s.