Shannon Vestal Robson

Shannon is the Senior Director of Content Strategy for Motherly. A mom of one, she lives in California with her family and enjoys spending time with them, the beach, movies, books, and extremely cold white wine.

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Parenting

Girls drop out of sports at 2x the rate of boys—but here’s what Nike is doing to help

Nike has tools to help parents get their kids excited about playing and sports—from an early age and on.

Updated Dec. 19, 2022

Parenting, Child Learn & Play

Travel

Yes, after kids, vacations become trips—so take a solo mom vacation

A wellness retreat in Mexico reintroduced me to a 'vacation'—one I took totally alone.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022

Travel, Fertility Prep More, Self Care

Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules

This formula mixing pitcher has 25K 5-star reviews—and it’s the best $9 I spent as a new mom

Mixing baby formula is an underrated annoyance.

Updated Dec. 16, 2022

Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules, Baby Feeding Tips, Baby Shopping Guide

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Celebrity News

Khloé Kardashian is expecting her second baby with Tristan Thompson

The Kardashians star is going to be a mom of two with her ex, her rep confirmed.

Updated Jul. 14, 2022

Celebrity News

Viral & Trending

This viral TikTok of a gorilla meeting his keeper’s baby for the first time is the antidote to your doomscrolling

The way the gorilla looks at the baby...

Updated Jul. 14, 2022

Viral & Trending

Parenting

This dad’s viral TikTok teaches you the brilliant way to avoid saying “no” to kids—and IT WORKS

All about the 'conditional yes' and how to use it.

Updated Jul. 07, 2022

Parenting, Viral & Trending

News

What now? How to get involved after the overturning of Roe v. Wade

Feeling helpless? Then it's time to get involved.

Updated Jun. 27, 2022

News

woman carrying a basket of laundry- breadwinner mom

Career & Money

I’m the primary breadwinner—and I still shoulder most of the housework

According to this year's State of Motherhood survey, I'm not alone.

Updated Jun. 20, 2023

Career & Money, Motherly Stories

Life

Jade and Tanner Tolbert, parents of 3, have an “intimacy schedule”

Sometimes you have to get creative, and sometimes you have to get organized.

Updated Nov. 30, 2022

Life, News

baby yawning wearing a cap and sleeping next to a stuffed animal

Pregnancy

These are going to be the most popular baby names in the U.S. for 2021

According to Nameberry and MyNametags.

Updated Jun. 23, 2022

Pregnancy, Baby Names

Life

Exclusive: Michelle Obama’s advice to young women is valuable for all mothers to hear

Watch the former First Lady share inspirational messages that you'll want to embrace for yourself.

Updated Mar. 02, 2022

Life, Entertainment

Life

4 money lessons I’m teaching my daughter from my own financial disasters

I don't want these mistakes to be passed down.

Updated Jan. 24, 2022

Life, Career & Money