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Motherly Stories

What people get wrong about being a mom in your 40s

Life in your 40s can best be described by these three words: in your feelings.

Teen

I’m a much better parent of tweens than I was of toddlers

I’m a limited, fallible, inadequate parent to teenagers—and I’m grateful for it every day

Motherly Stories

Sometimes Mother’s Day is complicated—just like motherhood

Mother’s Day is just that—a day. It is not motherhood. 

Self Care

This is what moms get wrong about self-care, according to a therapist

Hint: Self-care isn’t about “fixing” yourself, it’s about honoring your needs.

Viral & Trending

There’s a super easy way to fix a twisted car seat strap, viral TikTok shows

We ALL know the struggle of a twisted car seat strap.

Motherly Stories

I felt mom guilt and shame for having a picky eater

My toddler's diet had become a menu of all the things I said I’d never feed my child—until I had my child.

Women's Health

The FDA’s new definition of ‘healthy’ could make grocery shopping easier

The goal of the new proposal is to make nutrition labels easier to navigate for busy shoppers.

Celebrity News

Kelly Osbourne says her friends and family judge her for choosing not to breastfeed

I have chosen to stay on my medication instead of breastfeeding and the judgment that I have received from my friends and also extended family [is wild]."

Celebrity News

Katie Couric reveals she was diagnosed with breast cancer after missing a mammogram

"Please get your annual mammogram. I was six months late this time. I shudder to think what might have happened if I had put it off longer."

Food

12 prepared foods you can buy at the store that make weeknight dinners a snap

There is absolutely nothing wrong with store bought foods that make life easier.

Safety

Your 10 most pressing baby safety questions, answered by a pediatrician

Babies will constantly surprise you, but knowing what to look out for and how to react will help ensure they grow up to be healthy and strong.

Pregnancy

Birth flowers by month and their special meanings

Find the perfect flowers for any occasion.

Celebrity News

Ashley Graham is 100% unapologetic about stopping breastfeeding—as she should be

She says her twins are "strong and happy."

Nutrition

9 types of foods to fuel brain development from a pediatric dietitian

From iron to Omega-3 fatty acids, here's what nutrient-rich foods your child can eat to help support their developing brain.

Viral & Trending

‘Peppa Pig’ adds first same-sex couple to the show—a polar bear family with two mommies

It is the first time in the show’s 18-year history where LGBTQ+ characters are represented.

Nutrition

Can food influence your child’s mood? Yes, says a pediatric dietitian

She shares tips on how to work those good-mood foods into your weekly meal plan.

Mental Health

Latinx moms of this generation are taking care of their mental health in the most necessary ways

All you need is one person taking small steps to create generational change and generational healing.

Motherly Stories

I travel with my kids even if they don’t remember it (or appreciate it)

Family vacations seep into our hearts and minds in ways that we might not even realize. 

Celebrity News

Bethenny Frankel’s before-and-after bikini photos show how deceiving filters can be

"Filtering is lying: it is deceptive. It makes women feel badly about themselves."

Self Care

I’m dating myself again—and it’s everything

I’ve been consumed by motherhood and marriage for so long. It’s time to get to know me again.