motherhood

Hilary Duff gets real about the holiday mental load moms face—and shares her go-to hack

Finding ways to manage the holiday load is essential for maintaining your sanity, and Duff has honed her strategies to get through the season.

Lea Michele’s breast pump moment proves motherhood never takes a break—even on the red carpet

Even on the road to the Wicked premiere, Lea Michele shows us how motherhood never takes a backseat.

Amanda Seyfried says taking time for herself feels ‘selfish’ as a mom of two—here’s why it’s actually essential

Amanda Seyfried recently opened up about the delicate balance of motherhood and self-care, sharing how making time for herself can sometimes feel “selfish.”

This is how pregnancy transforms the brain, according to a new study

The changes in the maternal brain during pregnancy are no accident—they’re deeply rooted in evolution, serving one critical purpose: the survival of your baby.

Megan Fox on baby #4—and what it’s really like to raise a big family

Adding a fourth (or fifth, or sixth) baby isn’t just “one more.” It changes your family dynamics, stretches your time, and shifts your perspective on motherhood in ways you might not expect.

“Your body just went through trauma”: Lindsay Lohan opens up about postpartum recovery & finding self-love

"Everyone is different, but we’re all similar in one thing—it’s a learning experience, and it’s a beautiful one.”

Keira Knightley gets real about putting motherhood before her career

In a recent interview with The Times, Knightley spoke candidly about the sacrifices she’s made since becoming a mother

When your children are close in age, motherhood feels like fast-forward—and it’s bittersweet

Everything is on fast-forward as you are asked to survive and thrive in such a short space of time. You watch them grow up one right after the other.

To the mama without a village: I see you

Here's to the mums who don't have their village for whatever reason. The mums that are everything to their everyone 100% of the time.

This viral TikTok captures what it’s like to parent through exhaustion and mental health struggles

TikTok creator @ustheremingtons recently shared a raw, emotional video that has deeply resonated with moms everywhere.

Mom of 3 shares the unexpected words from a stranger that brought her to tears

Motherhood is a wild, beautiful, and sometimes frustrating ride, and, like many…

91% of moms say parenthood is more fulfilling than they ever imagined

Peanut’s new survey is part of a broader effort to shift the parenting narrative.

Why waiting to find out your baby’s sex can be (surprise!) awesome

Not finding out your baby's gender is an act of supreme trust that all will be well—and that ultimately you will have what you are meant to have.

How to help your child become a healthy achiever—while avoiding ‘toxic achievement culture’

In an exclusive Q&A, reporter and author Jennifer Breheny Wallace explains.

Hold on tight, mama. This is one wild ride.

“A mother’s arms are more comforting than anyone else’s.”

Paris Hilton says motherhood has already helped her heal from her past

Two months after welcoming her first child, Paris Hilton is opening up…

How bipolar disorder shaped my experience of motherhood

What my therapist told me blew me away: bipolar disorder, he told me, is something we can manage.

This simple and satisfying nesting project is a great way to prep for your baby’s arrival

Keep your changing and feeding essentials on hand—and in style.

To the moms of one kid—from a mom of three

The only difference between you and I is that it’s all new to you. It’s like learning any new skill. It’s not supposed to be easy or feel comfortable.

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.