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Stay-at-home moms are not OK

In this year's State of Motherhood survey, SAHMs reported higher levels of burnout than their working counterparts.

A ‘lazy parent summer’ is the only way I want to summer

Lazy parent summer means cutting myself—and my family—some slack.

Mandy Moore announces she’s expecting baby #2 in the sweetest way

Mandy Moore will soon be a mama of 2!

New study shows an alarming increase in melatonin overdoses in children

A new study shows a rise in poisonings in children due to too much melatonin.

19 funny & relatable back-to-school memes that perfectly sum up the bittersweet return to routine

The transition can be rough but it's also pretty hilarious.

8 blackout curtains that create the perfect cozy sleep cave

From super sunny nap times to annoying street lights, blackout curtains are the answer.

You’re allowed to feel the grief and joy of being a NICU mom

Grief and gratitude are not unique to themselves. They share space, overlapping in even the most unexpected areas of our lives.

Motherhood is filling your cup—and draining it at the same time

Two steps forward, one step back. But always in motion.

Prince Louis absolutely steals the show at the Queen’s jubilee celebration

He's giving us the endless meme material we all want and need.

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.