Motherly

Swimming is not just a summer activity: Here’s how swimming can boost your kid’s mental health for the school year

An international study by Griffith University tells us just how beneficial swimming can be for children.

A love letter to children’s books

When we read together with our children, it forms a cozy, safe space for connection and growth.

I had a postpartum hemorrhage: Why maternal health needs a champion

We need leaders who will fight for access to maternal health services, as well as help build socioeconomic systems that will support mothers regardless of race, income or location.

Turning 3 with an IEP

We've faced so many unknowns and navigated this unexpected parenting journey with strength and love. As your parents, we continue to advocate for you in a hearing world.

A mom turns to the internet for help identifying her teen son’s sudden ‘corn chip smell’

This mom says her son is 'ripe,' and she wants to know if others can relate.

Finding hope: Navigating your way to the best fertility clinic

Because you deserve exceptional care on your fertility journey.

Mom explains that cleaning her teen’s bedroom is her way of ‘extending grace’

"The point of this video is that you need to extend grace."

Debunking 4 myths about egg health as you age

Time for some good news: Your egg health isn’t set in stone.

Jenna Fischer shares how her two children reacted to her breast cancer journey

Jenna says seeing other women share mammograms on social media inspired her to make an appointment.

Regulators say infant neck floats are unsafe after 2 deaths and dozens of ‘close calls’

Aside from the two deaths, dozens of close calls have been reported.

The Motherly Podcast Season 19

I had my baby abroad, and this is what the U.S. is getting wrong

What if the U.S understood that the well-being of new parents is intrinsically tied to the well-being of our future generations?

Dad wants to know if he’s wrong for telling Grandma she can’t be called ‘Glammy’

Glammy, FiFi, Lolli, Bibi, Lola, Ari, oh my

More than half of states nationwide have cell phone bans in K-12 schools—but is it safe?

78% of parents oppose cell phone bans due to safety concerns.

Therapist perfectly explains why we’re always worried about people hating us

"Why do you say, 'Are you mad at me?' all the time?"

Boo Baskets: The Halloween tradition I surprisingly don’t hate

Here’s how I plan on implementing our family’s Boo Basket this year, while keeping things simple.

New report shows Black girls face more frequent and severe discipline in U.S. public schools

Punishments were more severe among Black girls who also identified as LGBTQ+.

Woman goes viral for sharing ‘medical binder’ she takes to doctor’s appointments

"Girl to girl: Make yourself a medical binder to bring to doctor's appointments."

We can’t get enough of chilicuterie boards this fall

Calling all chili lovers!

Eminem announces he’s going to be a grandfather in an emotional new music video

Eminem's daughter, Hailie, is expecting her first child sometime next year.