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A psychologist’s tips for the mama sending her child to school for the first time

As you prepare your child for a transitional milestone, you should also prepare yourself.

I’m learning a second language to connect with my child—here’s why

This is what we do to love our children: We choose to enter their world and remind them of how much they enrich ours.

Jessica Simpson says she’s ‘in denial’ about one of her kids walking in on her and her husband

"It's good to keep the romance there, even with three kids on top of our head."

Making—and keeping—mom friends is easier than you think, say Cat & Nat

You might just need to tweak your definition of friendship.

You simply *have* to watch this grandma’s reaction to her child’s triplet pregnancy reveal

"Grandma is grandma-ing so hard, bless her heart."

How to make hiking with kids actually fun—for everyone involved

You can help kids love hiking with the AllTrails family-friendly trails list, created exclusively for Motherly.

Does period underwear actually work? Study finds most period products have less capacity than advertised

Inaccurate absorbency claims may mask more serious health issues, researchers say.

Kristen Bell’s daughter hilariously roasts her for clogging up the shower drain

"How generous."

5 simple ways to head back to school sustainably

Have a more sustainable back-to-school season with these tips and tricks that reduce waste, save money, and protect the planet.

Yes, you can teach your kid to like audiobooks

Screen-free entertainment that can help build their reading comprehension? Yes, please.

7 best mother-son trips for an unforgettable time

Ready for some quality bonding time?

New survey shows 91% of women on LinkedIn report receiving unwanted sexual advances

About 91% of female LinkedIn users have received romantic advances or inappropriate messages at least once.

Zuranolone is a huge triumph for PPD—but it could negatively impact women’s health research

The first-ever FDA-approved pill for postpartum depression is a landmark achievement, but it could come at a high cost for women in more ways than one.

Charlotte’s powerful monologue about invisible labor in ‘And Just Like That’ is absolute perfection

Charlotte York Goldenblatt has something to say!

The best Montessori toys for 4-year-olds, according to an expert

Foster your child’s healthy growth and development at home with Montessori toys for 4-year-olds.

To the mom whose child is going to middle school—it’s a wild ride

Middle school, to me, is the closest we’ll get to a zombie apocalypse.

A step-by-step guide to combination feeding

Combination feeding gives your baby the benefits of breastmilk with a bit more flexibility.

Matrescence Unveiled: A Conversation with Amy Taylor-Kabbaz

To the moms who have a child in a new school this year—I see you

Even us moms who have seen it all sometimes forget that they will settle in, find their people, and develop a routine.

What if we didn’t have to worry about the ‘tripledemic’ this year?

For the first time ever, we have vaccines to protect against RSV, flu and Covid.