motherhood

Arlo The Alligator Boy’s Bertie is the plus-size character I needed as a kid

As a parent and as a fat woman, I was instantly drawn to Bertie.

These brands are offering to mute Mother’s Day content—and here’s why

The holiday can be difficult for some, and brands are starting to catch on.

The verdict is in, but it doesn’t change my reality

There's still so much work to be done.

The one recipe I actually inherited from my mom: the sick kid meal

We tend to turn to the same foods to serve our sick kids as our own parents did.

Shea McGee on Recalibration, Balance, and the Beauty in Everyday

Liz checks in with Shea McGee, one half of Studio McGee, author…

Here’s why most Americans think their mama is “the cool mom”

We all think our mama is a "cool mom"—and we're all right.

Here’s how I care for my kids’ hearts and minds as a Black mom

Talk with them, not at them. Make this a conversation they want to participate in—and further it with everyone in their lives as they grow.

Meaningful tattoo ideas for moms

If you are finding that becoming a mama has you feeling particularly inspired to get inked, here are ideas to help you turn those daydreams into real live body art.

Why you should stop saying “give up” when you talk about adoption

I often say, "my child's birth mother made an adoption plan and chose us to parent her child." Full stop.

DIY Queen Angela Rose Wants You to Stop Pinning and Start Doing

DIY design queen Angela Rose has amassed a huge following for helping…

Katy Perry’s new mom confession is so relatable

The new mom is changing up her grooming routine to make more time for her baby.

This is the necklace to ask for this Mother’s Day 😍

Motherly x Kinn created the perfect modern heirloom.

Cortney Novogratz on designing the life that works for you

In this inspiring first episode of Season 7 of the podcast, Cortney…

My son’s autism diagnosis drove me to denial and grief—but it made me a better mother

I needed to let go of the life I thought I would have and start loving the one I was living. Autism is an inherent part of who he is, and I love him wholly.

Emma Roberts shares her best advice for moms: ‘just love your child and yourself’

Actors Emma Roberts and Garrett Hedlund welcomed their son Rhodes Robert in December.

King Soopers is my grocery store. Now, it’s another place I don’t feel safe

This pandemic is raging all around us, in every neighborhood and community in America.

This is how much harder it is to be a single parent in the pandemic

The looks I would get at the grocery store made me want to strap on a sign that read SINGLE PARENT, CAN'T KEEP MY KID HOME!

My baby was born addicted to heroin. Here’s how I forgave her birth mom.

The series of days surrounding my daughter's birth was the most emotional time of my life.

Why teaching your kids independent play is actually self-care

Lovevery's cofounder assures you that letting your kids play without you is healthy for you both.

The pandemic won’t define me as a parent

I want my child to feel like I'm home base. His rock. Even in a global pandemic.