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11 Spiderman coloring pages—because it’s less messy than spinning webs

For the kiddos who dream of being Spiderman when they grow up.

Motherly’s 2022 State of Motherhood Survey Report

10 books for parenting toddlers that you need on your shelf for this big phase

From meltdowns to methods for potty training, toddler parenting requires all hands on deck and all the help you can get.

This State Senate candidate went into labor while giving a speech—and she finished like a BOSS

She briefly paused for a contraction while the audience erupted into cheers.

The FDA is finally taking action to regulate the levels of lead found in children’s juice

This action is intended to reduce the potential for negative health effects from lead exposure.

One mama’s honest post about breastfeeding: “It sure didn’t feel worth it to me”

These are the reasons I will never try to override someone's struggles with the idea that it might get better or one day might be worth it. Because in the moment, it sure doesn’t feel like it.

To the one who made me a mother—thank you

You defined an entirely new meaning of love for me—a love that makes the oceans tremble. A love that makes the wind sing. A love that fills me with the grit and the glory to be your mother.

5 ways to help a sibling of a cancer patient feel important

There’s no way to consistently balance the attention you give to your children when one is facing cancer, but there are a few concrete ways to make sure their siblings feel important, even during such difficult times.

It’s time to stop calling infertility a women’s health issue

While infertility affects men and women at equal rates, it’s still largely considered a women’s health issue. It’s time for that to change.

Megan Fox gets emotional talking about her ‘brave child’ Noah and supporting his gender identity

“I’m so proud of my kids."

Flooded with shame after mom rage? A therapist shares what can help

Shame thrives when we don’t talk about it.

Lauren Scruggs and Jason Kennedy share what helped them the most during their infertility journey

And how they’re supporting others for National Infertility Awareness Week.

11 beach cover ups under $30 that we’ll be wearing all summer long

Flowy, comfortable and oh-so-flattering, we nominate these the official uniform of summer.

U.S. Army makes huge policy changes to help new parents

Parents who are soldiers inspired a new Army directive on parenthood, pregnancy and postpartum policies.

The Covid treatment remdesivir is now FDA-approved for kids under 12

This approval provides a much needed safety net for our youngest population, but it doesn’t replace the need for a pediatric vaccine, experts say.

I’m sick of nagging my kids to do their chores—5 things I’m trying instead

Nagging my kids to do their chores makes me feel like I'm failing. Like I must be doing something wrong. 

Packing away my baby’s clothes is necessary—but it breaks my heart 

Because though I love watching you grow, my baby, I wasn't prepared for how quickly it would happen.

This is Motherhood: Dr. Kameelah Phillips on Black maternal health

OBGYN and lactation consultant Dr. Kameelah Phillips joins host Joyce Brewer on a bonus episode of the Motherly podcast to discuss Black maternal health.

10 gifts that provide real solutions for moms & busy families

These make great "anytime" gifts.

Here’s why the Great Resignation has been so much more complicated for moms

Our 2022 State of Motherhood survey shows that moms have been uniquely affected by the pandemic and its subsequent career-related shockwaves.