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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.

It’s that time of year again—the struggle with after-school restraint collapse is real

A therapist and mom shares tips for dealing with the after-school meltdowns.

To the mama who’s not ready for their child to start kindergarten

I know: You want to cry and celebrate at the same time.

Should we really be worried about picky eaters?

Parents and kids already have enough on their plates, literally.

The best Montessori toys for 3-year-olds, according to an expert

Offer your preschooler a rich play environment with Montessori toys for 3-year-olds..

Legislators present ‘Childcare Stabilization Act’ to prevent financially devastating child care cliff

The Act would extend federal funding for child care established during the COVID-19 pandemic.