Parenting

You won’t be crying over spilled breastmilk ever again thanks to this mom’s viral TikTok hack

If you’ve ever been at the mercy of a breast pump, then you’re…

I felt lost as a new mother— babywearing helped me find myself again

I wish someone had told me before how special wearing your baby can be, even when you have no idea how to do it.

Adele wrote a song for her son to help him understand her divorce

It feels like the entire world is waiting with bated breath for Adele‘s…

14 science-backed ways to help prevent SIDS in babies

While there's a lot we don't know about SIDS, there are certain steps to take for SIDS prevention in many cases.

Newborn breastfeeding: Your guide to the first week of nursing

Remember: Breastfeeding is a learned process.

1-month-old baby milestones

At 1 month old, your baby is still getting the hang of life "on the outside." Still in the thick of the fourth trimester, they are comforted by touch and the sound of your voice.

2-month-old baby milestones

Your 2-month-old may be working on opening and shutting their hands—and might soon be able to hold and shake toys like a rattle.

Is your child suddenly acting out? This may explain why

There is a fundamental disconnect between parents and their little ones when…

3-month-old baby milestones

Your little one is now more alert and awake—and discovering their world.

4-month-old baby milestones

Your little love is learning constantly—whether you two are on a walk around the block, snuggling up at bedtime or reading together.

5-month-old baby milestones

While every baby is different, of course, babies at this age may start to follow more regular sleep patterns.

6-month-old baby milestones

Six months old? You know what that means: Your baby is halfway…

7-month-old baby milestones

Although your baby may not be on the move quite yet, now's the perfect time to start babyproofing.

Childhood vaccination rates continue to plummet since the start of the pandemic

"This leaves many children, especially younger ones, at risk of serious illness from vaccine-preventable diseases, like measles and whooping cough."

Even 5 hours of screen time per day is OK for school-aged kids, says new study

If you’ve internalized some parental guilt about your own child’s screen time…

11-week-old baby feeding schedule & amounts

When it comes to feeding your baby, you get to decide what works best for you.

Motherly Timeless Furniture Collection Giveaway – OFFICIAL RULES

TERMS & CONDITIONS NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. MAKING A…

100+ mom jokes from some of the funniest moms on the internet

As the saying goes, from Mother's Day to relatable parenting disasters, these mom jokes are "funny cause they're true."

More Americans than ever are identifying as LGBTQIA+—here’s how to talk about sexuality with your kids

Whether your child identifies as LGBTQIA+ or not, having these conversations builds trust, support and understanding.

How to talk to kids about a parent’s cancer diagnosis

Before having these hard conversations, take some time to plan what to say.