Mom Life - Resources, Tips & Advice - Motherly
×

Life

Conquer mom life with Motherly’s honest, opinionated advice and recommendations, from what to watch to what to wear.

My partner and I had to use an underground network to conceive our baby

As a lesbian couple wanting to have kids in the early '90s, we knew we'd need a little help. It was unusual at that time for gay and lesbian people to start families and many doctors refused to help us.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
dad fishing with two daughters

36 Father’s Day experience gifts dad will remember forever

The best gifts for dad don't always come in boxes.

Updated May. 06, 2025

This stranger’s kindness to a child with autism is a lesson in compassion

One moment of kindness can make all the difference.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Jewel reflects on how self-healing from her traumatic childhood made her ready for motherhood

The singer-songwriter is mom to 10-year-old Kase Townes Murray.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
mom hugging child

What I did when my 4-year-old told me that he’s transgender

Discover how to support trans kids and celebrate their gender identity with love and understanding.

Updated Mar. 04, 2025
dad chasing daughter in the house- raising a transgender child

What it’s really like to raise a transgender child

A heartfelt essay by a mom on the journey of raising her transgender child and finding acceptance together.

Updated Mar. 19, 2024

The new ‘Rugrats’ reboot will feature a gay parent—because representation matters

Phil and Lil's mom, Betty, will be a "beacon for young queer people."

Updated Jan. 06, 2022
Ayesha Curry with family

Ayesha Curry describes the difficulties of building a career with young children at home

"There's gotta be a way to do both," said the bestselling cookbook author.

Updated Feb. 04, 2022

The CDC has just updated mask guidelines for summer camps

But as with most everything COVID-related, the guidelines differ depending on who is vaccinated and who is not.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
woman running on the beach

This is the best face sunscreen for dark skin 🙌

It's hydrating, non-greasy and most importantly–doesn't leave a white cast.

Updated Feb. 01, 2022

Shrill is the show I can’t wait to show my daughters one day

The Hulu show starring Aidy Bryant was the first time I saw myself represented on screen.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

In 2021, alone time is self care for moms

I adore my family. I just desperately need a moment to myself.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
pregnant woman working on a laptop

This mom was pressured to finish a work meeting—even after her water broke

This is just one example of how harmful 'hustle culture' can be toward pregnant workers.

Updated Jan. 23, 2023
×