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Kourtney Kardashian shares vulnerable post about postpartum photoshoot for ‘The Kardashians’

Overwhelmed by your prenatal vitamin options? These are the ones you need

Needed takes a radically-better approach to satisfy the demands of pregnancy and postpartum with abundance―not bare minimums.

‘IF’ is the movie I needed as a kid. Here’s how it’ll spark wonder for your child this summer

The best adventures start with a big imagination.

To my partner: One day, we’ll miss all of this

But right now we have all this. All this beauty. All this wonder. All this joy. Right at our fingertips.

Mom of three explains why she doesn’t ask her kids to ‘help’ around the house

Here’s what she does instead.

A speech-language pathologist reminds parents why ‘toys are cool’ at any age

“Stop forcing these kids to grow up so quickly."

Yes, my 2-year-old does chores

I’m teaching her responsibility all with the goal of ultimately showing her that families (and communities) work best when everyone does their part.

Gen Z moms are less likely to support gun control and paid leave this election year, our survey shows

Moms under 30 are 3 times less likely than older moms to support key federal policies, Motherly’s 2024 State of Motherhood survey found. But I’m not surprised.

Americans can finally watch the banned ‘Bluey’ episode on YouTube

Disney+ refused to stream this 'Bluey' episode where a male dog pretends to give birth.

Mass retailers have pulled weighted infant sleepwear from shelves due to safety concerns

Pediatric health experts and lawmakers alike are concerned about the safety of weighted infant sleepwear.

People have strong opinions about this grandma’s Mother’s Day rant

She doesn’t want older moms, grandmas, and MILs to be forgotten.

‘Love You Forever’ book is once again the cause of a heated online debate

Not everyone loves this book forever.

Hyperemesis gravidarum specialist argues for greater investment in women’s health

Dr. Marlena Fejzo’s discovery of the gene that causes extreme morning sickness spurred the launch of a new clinic specializing in its treatment.

Eva Mendes gets refreshingly candid about being an ‘older mom’

"In my 20s, I shouldn't have even been around a child."

Hilarious TikTok shows what every dad is like when prom dress shopping with his daughter

"Do you even know who Tina Turner is?"

Breaking bigger: The messy business of expanding your heart

In watching my firstborn love on my newborn, the swell of joy broke my heart ever-so-slightly bigger, again.

Playing ‘Memory Keeper’ for your kids is a bittersweet job

I never predicted the pressure I’d feel to catalog every important moment of my child’s life

Women should start getting mammograms at 40, new guidance says

But some say the new recommendation doesn't go far enough to protect women with dense breast tissue.

New study finds perimenopause is linked to a 40% greater risk of depression

"Our findings show just how significantly the mental health of perimenopausal women can suffer during this time."

More moms are finally reaping the benefits of therapy—and so are their kids

More moms are taking advantage of therapist sessions now than ever before.