Parenting

8 simple tips for setting up a Montessori-style space in your home

We break it down room by room.

I feel awkward every time I take a break to pump milk at work

Sitting topless in the too-cold "family room" in my building, I cringe.

All the food & product recalls parents need to know this month (so far)

Dollar General baby cough syrup and more.

My girls’ weekend was more than a break from parenting—it was an eye-opening learning experience

I learned that it's impossible to underestimate the value of an old friendship and that my children were compeltely fine without me.

3 life lessons I’ve learned parenting a headstrong child

My strong-willed child keeps me on my toes, but when I'm able to lift the hood, I can really see what's going on in with his engine.

Why equal parenting is still a myth

We were born into a society in which gendered expectations have been rooted in our way of thinking, living and doing.

Irregular bedtimes have a big impact on kid’s behavior & development, says study    ​

Not having a bedtime can basically give a kid jet lag without the travel.

Letting kids get dirty has lifelong health benefits

Healthy immune systems, here we come.

I can’t remember what it’s like to *not* be a mom

Of course I remember some things—where I lived, what I did most days, what I hoped for in motherhood. But I cannot remember what it FEELS like to be me-before-kids.

Chrissy Teigen’s son is done wearing his helmet 🎉

As many as 46% of babies have positional plagiocephaly, and some need helmets to fix it.

12 ways to create magical moments with your kids, a la ‘Mary Poppins Returns’

3. Reimagine the ordinary

Beto O’Rourke says he ‘helps’ raise his kids, but dads are not just helpers

It's time for everyone, dads and moms, to quit saying fathers 'help.'

How to make the YouTube Kids app safer for your family

The stricter you are with the settings, the more you can control what your child sees.

Why is my toddler suddenly a picky eater?

Plus, helpful tips to keep in mind when expanding your child's palate.

These male breastfeeding devices are paving the way for breastfeeding dads

This could be a game-changer.

5 key tips for helping your baby with reflux sleep better

When GERD affects your baby's sleep (and yours!).

10 overlooked reasons why traveling with your kids is worth it

3. They make us slow down

10 Montessori-inspired phrases to use when your child is being ‘mean’

7. "You look frustrated."

Your essential baby registry—Motherly x Babylist 🎉

We're welcoming a new addition—your essential baby registry with Babylist.

12 SAHMs share what their days *really* look like

Lots of winging it and trying to make routines work.