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Nike’s new ad honors the most athletic people we know: pregnant and nursing mamas

Serena Williams, Alex Morgan and more appear in the "Toughest Athletes" ad.

Hilary Duff gets real about experiencing ‘lightning crotch’ during pregnancy

"It feels awful, like you're being struck by lightning."

Katy Perry wore the most fabulous nursing dress on ‘American Idol’

The singer came to slay in a nursing-friendly ensemble. Work, mama!

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood will feature a character with autism for the first time

We're applauding the team behind Daniel Tiger for bringing this important bit of representation to our screens.

The pandemic won’t define me as a parent

I want my child to feel like I'm home base. His rock. Even in a global pandemic.

A doctor’s prescription of hugs has gone viral and we are all a puddle of tears now

A grandmother was prescribed hugs after a year of isolation.

I forgot how to talk to adults

Before the pandemic I was a social butterfly, now I can't even keep up with casual conversations.

​Parents should be prioritized in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Parents must be considered essential in our society, and their health and safety prioritized.

Why it matters that so many military leaders are denouncing Tucker Carlson’s misogynistic comments

Hopefully, their support will drown out the cable news host's rhetoric and let female service members know that they are seen and valued.

Women are sharing how they protect themselves from violence. Here’s what’s missing from the conversation.

Sarah Everard's case has sparked an international conversation about violence against women—and why we need to hold men accountable for their violence.

Biden signs stimulus package into law, direct deposits start this weekend

President Joe Biden signed the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package on Thursday afternoon, calling it an effort to rebuild "the backbone of this country."

These new arrivals from the Motherly Shop are *so* great you need them all

Discover innovative products for parents in our latest arrivals! Stay updated weekly with essentials you can't miss.

The pregnancy test just got a discreet and eco-conscious upgrade 🙌

After 30 years of the same plastic sticks, Lia is changing the game.

‘I could never teach my kids’ and 3 other lies I believed about homeschooling

It took a once-in-a-century global pandemic to convince me to even consider trying it.

Will the stimulus be taxed this year? Your burning 2021 tax question, answered

Here's what you need to do when you file this year.

Disney+ places age restrictions on problematic movies like ‘Peter Pan’ and ‘Dumbo’

You can still watch the films with an adult account–just not one created for a child under 7.

This mom captured her daughter’s cancer journey in powerful photos

Lula Beth, now 4, is cancer free. Her mom hopes their photos give other famiies hope in the fight against cancer.

Michelle Obama says she felt “low-grade depression” during the pandemic

The former first lady is opening up about her mental health and her changing relationship with her daughters.

Posh Peanut just launched a Women’s Empowerment Collection and we’d like one of everything, thank you 💪

A percentage of proceeds will benefit Girls Inc Los Angeles.

Mom hack: Toddler jacket flip