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Motherly’s State of Motherhood report: Black mothering in America

This special report sheds light on the experiences of Black moms in the US in an effort to bring attention to the Black maternal health crisis.

5 steps to protect more kids from gun violence, starting now

This is a problem that is not going away.

Doctor breaks down in tears describing victims of the Michigan State shooting

Activities for a 7-month-old: Fostering baby’s development

Your little one is probably getting more mobile by the day—which means it's time to officially start baby-proofing.

3 ways highly sensitive parents are making the world a better place

Being a highly sensitive parent can be challenging, but there's a lot of beauty, too.

This mom nails how motherhood makes us mourn our former ‘fun’ selves

When you're so busy doing it all, who has time for fun?

New Jersey restaurant makes the decision to ban kids under 10 from eating there

How do YOU feel about kids in restaurants?

The 6 best Pikler triangles that build gross motor skills while having fun

Few toys offer so much fun, learning and versatility.

What does a miscarriage feel like? What to know and when to seek help

Fears around pregnancy loss are real, but support is available.

Penn Badgley’s anti-sex scene comments spark a major debate online

Many people weighed in on the "sex scene or not to sex scene" discourse online.

Let’s stop glamorizing the positive birth story

Often, there is beauty in the mess.

What we’re not gonna do is criticize Rihanna’s halftime performance for being ‘boring’

Most people loved the show, but some made it clear the did NOT.

You weren’t seeing things—Rihanna is pregnant again!

The internet went WILD during Rihanna's performance.

Blake Lively gives birth to baby #4!

The news came as a surprise to Instagram fans!

7 eco-friendly winter activities for kids

Colder temperatures mean getting creative with playtime. These winter activities for kids will help you get started.

5 questions to ask at your first fertility appointment

From “what are my options?” to “what does this cost?”, prep makes it all more digestible.

Working moms have to look out for one another—because no one else will

We now have the unique opportunity to change this paradigm one organization at a time. 

4 things 10 years of marriage has taught me about intimacy

Making dedicated efforts, however small they may seem, can result in long term satisfaction, contentment, pleasure and happiness with your spouse.

Kaley Cuoco’s birth plan is ‘no birth plan,’ and honestly—good for her

Kaley Cuoco and her boyfriend Tom Pelphrey are expecting their first baby together.

Penn Badgley requested ‘zero’ sex scenes in ‘You’ season 4 out of respect for his marriage

"'So how much less can you make it?' was my question to them."