Motherly

Meghan Markle wants her own mom, Doria, close as they prepare for baby’s birth—and we 100% get it

That primal desire to have your mom hold your hand or guide you—it's not a sign of weakness. It's how women have been birthing from the beginning of time.

Chelsea on EMDR therapy to treat her postpartum depression

"When my husband asked me what was wrong, I said, 'There’s just so much bad that we won’t be able to protect him from. It’s so scary and I love him so much. I wasn’t expecting it to feel like this.'"

How I created a village with my ex and his new partner

I had to give up my desire to control what happened at Daddy's house.

10 ways to be a positive parent when your child doesn’t want to eat

2. Take off the pressure

I had my first child at 37—here’s what I’ve learned

Despite the fact that I don't have as much energy as I used to (coffee helps, but let's be honest), I'm so happy I had my kids when I did. Here are the advantages I've found in older motherhood.

The true cost of my infertility

It goes beyond the dollar amounts, though those costs add up, too.

What parents can do about climate change

Can you convince your children's school to start recycling? Maybe you could volunteer to wash plastic cups after your kid's soccer games, so they aren't using disposable ones.

This mom’s viral Facebook post totally captures why mothers are so stressed

When "having it all" means doing it all.

Amazing ‘Skycouch’ lets babies sleep comfortably on planes

This will make international flights so much more comfortable for families. 

Adele + her husband Simon Konecki have split, but are committed to co-parenting

How to make breastfeeding easier—before your baby is even born

With a little patience, some preparation and a firm resolution, you can increase your odds of success.

These mom-invented swim goggles won’t pull your kid’s hair 👏

It's a summer time game changer.

New York proposes free childcare for community college students

This would be a game changer.

I was obsessed with having the ‘perfect’ birth

So instead of mourning my "flawed" labor and delivery, I shifted my attention.

My child isn’t giving me a hard time—he’s *having* a hard time

Once I could see his struggles from a lens of empathy, I was able to respond in love.

Deal alert: Anthropologie has a 50% off sale this weekend only 🙌

Here's what we're adding to our carts.

The real story behind the hospital co-sleeper bed that’s going viral

It was first posted four years ago. But is it real?

Beards and bacteria: How germy is Daddy’s face?

Is human facial hair really harboring more bacteria than pet fur or a toilet?

Did you feel different after giving birth? Here’s why.

9 must-have apps for kids on the autism spectrum

Technology has the power to unlock learning for kids of all ages and stages.