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Jennifer Lawrence opens up about experiencing miscarriages and D&C in new interview

"I had a very fortunate pregnancy. But every single second of my life was different. And it would occur to me sometimes: What if I was forced to do this?”

This is Motherhood: Melissa Orijin of Orijin Bees on creating inclusive toys for her children

“If we teach inclusion at an early age, then we're breaking barriers right away.”

Here’s a simple way to turn your old sneakers into actual cash

When you get your check, you’ll also receive a sustainability impact report.

How to perform a self breast exam—and what to look out for

It's all about building breast self-awareness.

TikToker demonstrates genius hack for making tight jeans fit perfectly: ‘Trust the process’

Altering a pair of jeans to be more wearable means wasting far less water on producing denim.

It’s time we redefine what it means to ‘Have it all’

We have to give moms the freedom to fulfill ourselves in real ways, beyond these fake ideas of what a perfect mother looks like.

New data shows the pandemic’s effect on education, and it’s staggering

Students' progress dropped significantly in the subjects of reading and math.

New mama diaries: 7-month check-in

UPPAbaby recalls stroller after child loses a finger in the brake

The voluntary recall involves all UPPAbaby all-terrain RIDGE jogging strollers in white, charcoal and slate blue.

Mom’s viral TikTok is a must-watch for anyone who gets mad about crying babies on airplanes

Suicide is the leading cause of death in new moms

When you’re experiencing thoughts of suicide, it’s hard to ask for help—but that’s when help from others is most necessary.

House of the Dragon: Childbirth is a central theme this season, but what is the show actually trying to say?

House of the Dragon hits a little too close to home right now.

I travel with my kids even if they don’t remember it (or appreciate it)

Family vacations seep into our hearts and minds in ways that we might not even realize. 

Bethenny Frankel’s before-and-after bikini photos show how deceiving filters can be

"Filtering is lying: it is deceptive. It makes women feel badly about themselves."

I’m dating myself again—and it’s everything

I’ve been consumed by motherhood and marriage for so long. It’s time to get to know me again.

Eagerly expecting? Add taking Motherly’s Baby Safety Class to your to-do list

From safe sleeping to safe feeding practices, this class will give you an extra confidence boost.

What Adiba Nelson taught me about self-love 

I learned so much from Adiba's memoir, but mostly I learned the power of staying true to myself.

John Stamos is every parent trying not to ugly cry on the first day of school

Even Uncle Jesse can't play it cool all the time. ❤️

The 6 best OK to wake clocks that will keep your toddler from waking you with the birds

Tired of 5am wake up calls? These genius clocks can help.

How I’m raising proud Hispanic children

I realized that my children don’t need to relive my childhood to appreciate their heritage, just like I didn’t have to relive my father’s. They will appreciate being Hispanic in a different way than me.