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Postpartum mom wonders if she’s wrong for refusing to see her body-shaming MIL

"She very loudly said 'you’re thinking about trying to run? Shouldn’t you start with walking?'"

Parenting coach shares BRILLIANT tips for preventing a toddler meltdown when it’s time to go

That whole "five more minutes and we're leaving" thing just doesn't work.

Hiring a nanny saved my marriage

Trustworthy and reliable support liberated me, liberated my marriage and allowed me to enjoy motherhood.

Sleep training is still the hardest part of parenting for me

It’s the one thing that overwhelms me and brings me to the point of tears at times.

Mom’s hilarious ‘tuck and roll’ school drop-off video is a goes viral on TikTok

“First things first, put your kids on the passenger side of the car."

Toxic online mom culture is so draining—here’s how to keep your feed healthy for YOU

Understanding that not every mom you come across is going to support your choices will make it easier for you to take those mean comments as a grain of salt and keep it moving.

Kaley Cuoco doesn’t care if you hate the screentime parenting hack she uses for her baby

"Some people are going to hate on me for that. Don't care."

We all need to adopt Jenna Bush Hager’s brilliant back-to-school mentality

Jenna Bush Hager talks to Motherly about Kleenex, back-to-school stress, books, and more.

CDC warns cases of Fifth disease are on the rise in kids ages 5 to 9

The highly contagious virus is typically mild in kids but can be dangerous for pregnant people.

Hanna Andersson’s new colorable pajamas let kids wear their art to bed

Bring the afterlife to life with these spooktacular Beetlejuice decorations

Grab your Handbook for the Recently Deceased and get ready to turn your home into a gothically gorgeous tribute to Beetlejuice!

Kamala Harris will give families with newborns $6,000—and extend the Child Tax Credit

Kamala Harris has unveiled her economic plan should she win the election in November.

Kids are more likely to open up to their grandparents vs. their parents, survey shows

There’s a reason grandparents are so valuable in a kid’s “village."

The 3 skills your child needs for a successful school year, according to an education expert

How courage, determination and reflection can help in the classroom—and beyond.

Texas school bans all-black outfits for students, citing ‘mental health’ concerns

Black outfits are "more associated with depression and mental health issues and/or criminality than with happy and healthy kids," the school said.

New survey shows 2/3 of women in the U.S. are worried about abortion bans

At present, 41 states have abortion bans in effect with limited exceptions.

Back-to-School Sweepstakes Rules

Back-to-school Giveaway

Good luck, mama!

Bye-bye diaper bag: Stylish summer-ready totes for your next mom era

We've rounded up options that'll make you feel like you've graduated from the diaper days—even if you're still finding random Cheerios in the bottom of your bag.

I defended my child—even though he might have been wrong

Perhaps an antidote to duress is someone in your corner, who believes you no matter what, and then takes you for ice cream? I certainly think so.