Parenting

What I want my kids to know about real love

Even when it seems like it would just be easier not to. It is always, always worth it.

50 no-tech, super-fun winter activities for kids

Cold, gray days are no match for this ultimate winter fun list for kids.

All I want for Valentine’s Day is a break

A break from the very real and very exhausting daily grind of motherhood.

A mom shamed for breastfeeding at Chick-fil-A gets a massive show of support

A crowd of angry moms showed up to stage a nurse-in at the restaurant.

I tried it: Why doing my baby registry in person was the best decision I made

Confession: I’m a serial over-analyzer when it comes to shopping. I do…

When to schedule your baby’s first dentist appointment

Spoiler: It's probably earlier than you think.

This SAHM’s Facebook post is going viral because it’s so real

We see you, mama.

More than 170,000 inclined infant sleepers recalled by CPSC: What parents need to know

Graco, Evenflo, Summer Infant and Delta Enterprises are all involved in the latest recall.

4moms just launched a smart bassinet (and we’re obsessed with its features)

Prepare for more sleep, mama.

Montessori at home: 10 activities under $10

Some of the best Montessori activities are practically free—and use materials that are already in your house.

These are the paid leave policies gaining traction in Washington

We know Americans want paid family leave and that it would help babies, fathers and mothers. This is the #yearofthemother and we want to hear more conversations and more progress on Capitol Hill.

It’s flu season—and it’s okay to tell people not to kiss your baby

You are not wrong for wanting to protect your baby.

Motherly’s bottle-feeding class

There are many reasons you may find yourself wanting to give your…

It’s okay if two kids is way harder than you thought

Researchers found that having a second child puts a lot of pressure on parents' time and their mental health, and mothers bear the brunt of the burden.

What to do when your child has the flu

First things first: Don't panic.

7 non-toxic bath toys your kids will totally love

Plus, bath safety guidelines from the AAP.

Living in the age of ‘continuous parenting’ is burning out parents

Everyone deserves boundaries.

10 ways you can use music to boost your child’s development

Music makes kids smarter (and happier!)

What if moms acted more like CEOs?

Accepting or asking for help is something many moms, myself included, struggle with, but the most effective corporate CEOs do it every day without guilt or apology.

88% of parents say being a parent is harder than ever

Luckily there's a lot we can do to make it easier—like giving ourselves a break on self-imposed expectations, and allowing some room for grace.