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Reshma Saujani on rejecting the girl boss lie & a better future for working mothers

Reshma Saujani, the founder of two non-profits–Girls Who Code and Marshall Plan for Moms–joins Liz on the Motherly Podcast to talk about why she wants to create a workplace that’s built for women

‘Property Brothers’ Drew Scott is a dad after 2 years of infertility struggles

The couple announced they were expecting back in December.

Everything you need to know about getting pregnant

Ready to make a baby? Here’s where to start.

Science confirms having more than two kids can be hard on your brain

Having three or more children is equivalent to an additional 6.2 years of aging.

COVID Family Resource Guide

More than two years into navigating the pandemic, we know that parents still have a lot of questions about COVID and what it means for our children and families. We partnered with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to share the latest guidelines and resources that will help parents navigate this new normal.

I wasn’t prepared for the emotions of watching my child graduate preschool

If there’s anything that motherhood has taught me, it’s that what they say about blinking is really true. The next milestones and changes and seasons of parenting come before you are ready for them to. 

Girl Scouts honors Uvalde victim Amerie Jo Garza in the most beautiful way

The Girl Scouts of the USA said in a statement Tuesday it had awarded Amerie the rare Bronze Cross.

How to lessen the load as the default parent

As hard as it is to be the default parent, many of us find it just as difficult to relinquish control. Sometimes, we resent the fact that we’re the ones making all the decisions for our family, yet we don’t let anybody else make them.

14 baby essentials under $30 that you’ll want to scoop up

Don’t know where to start with your baby registry? The best advice for new parents

Tips to make this experience fun, not overwhelming!

My child came out at 16. Here’s what I want other parents to know

When I became a mother, my goal was to let my children know they had the freedom to be who they were and that their mom would never turn her back on them.

To my fellow parents with disabilities: You are enough

There are valuable life lessons we get to impart to them by living our best disabled life, by taking all the bad and making the best of it—because that is all we can do. That is all any parent can do.

To the mama struggling to be a parent with depression and anxiety

I see you dropping your child off at school, still in your pajamas, a beanie hat on your head to cover up the fact you hadn’t brushed your hair yet this morning.

How motherhood myths impacted my struggle with postpartum depression and anxiety

Postpartum depression and anxiety were closely aligned with the myths of motherhood I had been sold my entire life.

14 hilariously accurate tweets for all the mamas who love Target

To my father: Thank you for showing me what to look for in a man

When I look at my husband, I see the same similarities of a devoted father and husband. Of a man who would do anything for his family despite the unpleasantries that life may throw his way.

Our surrogacy journey didn’t go as planned—what we want others to know

We truly believe that despite our journey going differently than planned, we needed each other in our lives.

Want a safe summer camp experience? What to look for—and what to avoid

Summer camp safety tips to keep your little camper safe all summer long.

My daughter and I both have a disability—and I still struggle with ableism

Her disabilities are not anyone’s inspiration. And while her job is not to teach others, she has unintendedly moved me to accept my own disability.

Texas father stands guard outside daughter’s school every day since Uvalde shooting

"I've had a lot of emotional people come up to me. They didn't want to send their kids to school. They struggled with sending their kids to school."