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Valerie Jarrett on how motherhood changed her sense of purpose

Best baby names for Leo babies

Leo babies are charismatic, self-assured, fun and adventurous.

9 helpful phrases to get your kids to open up about their first day of school

6. "What made you feel happy (or sad) today?"

Some childcare providers are still using recalled Rock ‘n Plays for naps

What parents need to know.

I’m so ready for school to start

I know I'm lucky to be at home with my kids right now and please, believe me, I am grateful, but dang, can a girl get some personal space?

Singing can relieve postpartum depression, says study

Women in both groups reported an improvement of their symptoms, but women in the singing group responded at a significantly quicker rate.

The best (and worst) states to have a baby in 2019

Where does your state rank?

I have two sons—but I am not a #boymom

If the hashtag doesn't apply to all the possibilities their lives have in store, it's not for me.

We’re here for Amy Schumer’s response to a commenter asking what she would do if her son was autistic

"How I cope? I don't see being on the spectrum as a negative thing," shares Schumer.

13 breastfeeding products our editors can’t live without

Spoiler: They're a total game-changer.

Dear daughter: Becoming your mama has changed me forever

I found out that no matter how strong you are, some things will just break you. And you'll need your village.

To the mama who is surviving not thriving—it won’t be like this forever

We promise.

This preemie baby couldn’t go to his parent’s wedding—so they brought it to him 😭

The hospital staff went above and beyond in delivering family-centered care–and an unforgettable wedding.

60 top baby names for siblings

They're so good!

Join Motherly for our fall Postpartum Wellness Workshop!

You're invited for a morning of conversation & community-building with other new moms.

Adrian On Postpartum Anxiety and PTSD as a Military Wife

"The pain was like no other and my husband was missing everything, including my new mommy emotions."

7 tips for breastfeeding on a plane

Feeding baby on a flight is possible, mama.

Is chiropractic care safe during pregnancy? Here’s what to know

Chiropractors locate areas of dysfunction in the spine and nervous system, and by addressing those areas, allow the body to heal.

To the mama going back to school

It's okay to be a mother and a student. It's okay to have playtime and homework time. It's okay to feed babies and read books. It's okay to work hard at being a mother and work hard at being in school.

10 back to school bedtime tips to help your child (and you) fall back into a rhythm

No matter how much we (or our kids) resist it—the first day of school always comes.