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Scarlett Johansson on iPhones for kids: ‘I’d rather her wait until she’s an adult’

Gentle partnering: The relationship strategy you didn’t know you needed

Here’s how the framework of centering yourself, validating others, and collaboratively solving problems has worked for me—and how you can try it too.

Why moms need to prioritize sleep—and how to make it happen

A new study published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health highlights just how important regular sleep is for our health.

Kaley Cuoco on raising toddlers: ‘It’s like taking care of your drunk best friend—every day’

The most unique baby name trends of 2024

With insights from baby name consultant Colleen Slagen, we’ve rounded up the most downright memorable baby name trends making waves right now.

Twin mom’s viral TikTok highlights why kids’ birthday parties have become so stressful

A recent TikTok from a mom of identical five-year-old twin daughters has gone viral, racking up over 730,000 views and sparking heated debate among parents.

Parallel parenting: A practical guide to finding peace after separation

Parents aren’t to blame for their kid’s picky eating, study finds

So if you have a picky eater, blame your kid’s DNA, not your dinnertime habits. 

Stranded mom traveling with toddler shares the unexpected kindness that restored her faith in humanity

Gabrielle, who goes by @notaregularnanny on TikTok, shared her incredible journey home to Florida with her 18-month-old son after visiting family for the Fourth of July in Kansas City, Mo.

‘Demure’ is 2024’s word of the year—here’s why it resonates right now

TikTok influencer Jools Lebron propelled demure into the cultural spotlight with nearly 55 million views on her original TikTok video, describing workplace-ready makeup as "very demure, very mindful."

The secret sleep thief no one warned you about: Postpartum insomnia

Postpartum insomnia is real, and it’s not just because your baby is crying every few hours (although that doesn’t help).

‘I broke the cycle’: Why parents are sharing their ‘Pink Tote Lid’ stories on TikTok

At the heart of the "Pink Tote Lid" trend is people reflecting on emotionally harmful parenting tactics and the work it takes to break generational cycles.

“Your body just went through trauma”: Lindsay Lohan opens up about postpartum recovery & finding self-love

"Everyone is different, but we’re all similar in one thing—it’s a learning experience, and it’s a beautiful one.”

Keira Knightley gets real about putting motherhood before her career

In a recent interview with The Times, Knightley spoke candidly about the sacrifices she’s made since becoming a mother

The Motherly editor holiday gift guide–what we’re buying for everyone on our lists

Toddlers ‘don’t need a nap’—until they do: The viral TikTok every parent can relate to

But why do toddlers resist naps like they’re giving up their life’s greatest work—only to knock out five minutes later in a corner?

When your children are close in age, motherhood feels like fast-forward—and it’s bittersweet

Everything is on fast-forward as you are asked to survive and thrive in such a short space of time. You watch them grow up one right after the other.

Alone with your newborn: The raw reality of the first day postpartum

The door clicked shut, and suddenly, I was alone. Just me and you. It wasn't supposed to feel this quiet. Or this overwhelming.

Should travelers be expected to give up their seats for parents? Reddit’s viral debate weighs in

This very scenario sparked a fiery debate recently on Reddit’s Am I The A******? forum, where a passenger in an upgraded seat was asked to move to standard economy so a mom could sit next to her 9-year-old.

I’ll be an ‘overprotective’ mama this RSV season—and I’m not sorry for it

So please respect my boundaries.