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From breastmilk to brain development, researchers are making huge strides in understanding the science of motherhood. Get the scoop at Motherly.
Sometimes you just have to think about the night ahead—not years down the road.
The landmark birth is the result of a clinical trial and could change the future for many families.
Love looks like me coming downstairs to a full pot of coffee every morning because coffee is love.
According to British researchers, coffee consumption is associated with lower rates of cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease, stroke, certain cancers and liver disease.
Growing up solo leads to measurable differences in brain development that makes only children think differently than kids with siblings.
People who list their blessings are happier than those who take an inventory of life’s hassles.
Our babies are listening and learning from what we say, even if it doesn’t seem like it.
Middleborns are enviable, not envious.
“You’re so hot. I love your smile.”
What is it about these clips that make them so mesmerizing for kids?
It changes both the white matter (which carries signals) and the grey matter (which processes information) in a child’s brain.
Your toddler’s gender can influence your daily interactions, according to university researchers.
We are wired to hate whining, but that doesn’t mean it’s not important.
Responding to a distressed toddler with kindness and love may help them do better in school as a teen.
Playing with our kids allows us to recharge while making important emotional connections.
Here’s what to do instead
The more our children can feel, the more caring they will be.
A parent’s touch, voice and even the scent on their skin help a baby’s brain make sense of the world.
A mother’s instincts are her most valuable skill.
More proof that our bodies are simply amazing.
