Motherly

10 powerful viral photos we loved in 2019

These photos made us laugh, cry and rejoice all year long.

Lawmakers are working to ban crib bumpers & sleep incliners

The Safe Sleep for Babies Act of 2019 recently passed the U.S. House of Representatives.

Labor + delivery FAQs

Start 2020 on a positive (parenting) note

Plus 10 positive parenting phrases that can help.

Becoming a mama changes how time feels—here’s why ⏰

Plus how to throw a Noon Year's Eve party for kids.

This is what it’s like to be a parent with a severe heart condition

Despite feeling blessed with my son, I was extremely weak and was not recovering, even after several weeks had passed. I made an appointment with a cardiologist who immediately sent me to the hospital, where I was admitted for advanced heart failure and wouldn't leave for two months.

7 tips to avoid pregnancy heartburn this holiday, according to a GI doctor

Lifestyle and dietary modifications can help ease the pain.

Is it safe to exercise during pregnancy? 5 prenatal fitness myths, debunked

The truth is that exercising during pregnancy has a whole host of benefits, so skipping it because you've heard otherwise may not be the best bet.

To the mama who has to cram in work after bedtime

In a perfect world, we would be applauded for our commitment to our families and discouraged from logging on after hours.

Getting rid of my smartphone saved my motherhood

Ditching our smartphones has given us the freedom to be more present in our lives, and in our parenting. Which is why we made the decision in the first place.

The top 10 viral parenting pics, videos and moments of 2019

We're looking back at your favorite stories of the past year.

These are the top 200 baby names of the decade

We see you, Emma, Mason, William and Olivia.

In 2019 Allyson Felix broke Usain Bolt’s record at 10 months postpartum

And became one of the most talked about sports stories of 2019.

The 2020 Webby Awards: Viral Video

"I was going to fold the clothes but instead I held you" hit that sweet spot and went viral.

5 recipes with less than 10 ingredients that kids can help create

Easy mouth-watering recipes for the entire family from America's Test Kitchen.

10 positive parenting phrases to get your child to sleep on Christmas eve

10. "In the morning, we're going to open presents, eat breakfast and then go to Grandma's house."

What went viral this week: SNL understands the struggle of kids clothes + Ashley Graham’s refreshing honesty

Here are the viral headlines making us smile this week.

Stepping back from work to take care of my son was the right choice for me

But the guilt didn't go away.

The scientific reason why wearing leggings every day could make you a better parent

It's all about reducing decision fatigue so that you can focus on what *really* matters, mama.

To the mama that taught me motherhood is not a competition, thank you

With that one comment, this stranger was telling me, in true mom code, the one thing all mothers need to hear: Motherhood is hard—for everyone.