friendship

Putting myself out there to make mom friends was hard, but so worth it

I needed women who were going through the same experiences, joys and challenges that I was. I craved connection, validation and support.

I hope my kids have ‘forever friends’—like the ones I have

Forever friends have known us for decades—and they're still here.

My introverted child doesn’t need to be ‘fixed’

Why do we think children have to be social to be happy?

3 tips on childbirth recovery from a postpartum doula

I'm here to help you feel confident to enter the fourth trimester.

Introverted kids need friends, too

Here's how one therapist says parents can help.

To the godparents who love our children like their very own

Perhaps we don’t show our appreciation enough, but you are an essential part of our family’s support system—and we don’t know what we’d do without you.

Moms accomplish more when we don’t tear each other down

Because we already have it tough enough as is.

No one told me how lonely motherhood can be—and I was unprepared for the seclusion

The one part being feeling isolated, especially in new motherhood.

To my friends who grew distant after I became a mom, I wish you could see that I’m still me

I know that I have a kid now, but I am so much more than just a mom.

A love letter to the mom friends I always text—but rarely see

"I don't know how I'd endure motherhood without the hopeful, sarcastic, I-get-you, in-the-trenches of mom life texts."

Women need other women in their lives who will support them unconditionally

Because as women, sisterhood is the fabric of our existence. It is the pillar of our foundation and the firmness of our being.

Motherhood changes friendships—but maintaining your community is so worth it

After having a baby, I honestly didn't expect friendship to be so hard—or so important. But I am finding that they are equally both.

Mom explains how her FitBit prevented her from making mom friends in hilarious viral TikTok

We'll never look at a FitBit the same way again.

To my mom friends: Thank you for letting me lean on you through motherhood

And for leaning on me, too.

Flooded with shame after mom rage? A therapist shares what can help

Shame thrives when we don’t talk about it.

Exactly what not to say to a pregnant woman

PSA: "Congratulations!" is always OK.

This is Motherhood: Mocha Mom’s Cheli English-Figaro on why she started a community for Black mothers

Cheli English-Figaro, co-founder and president of Mocha Moms, talks with Joyce Brewer about transitioning to becoming a SAHM and why she founded Mocha Moms.

Dr. Mona Delahooke on what the latest neuroscience and psychology research tells us about parenting

Clinical psychologist and author Dr. Mona Delahooke joins Liz on the Motherly Podcast to talk about "co-regulation" and "the body budget."

To the women who made me who I am

You taught me that mothering—or womanhood—does not always have to be synonymous with strength. That there is room for weakness and error. That I have somewhere to rest my weary head until I have the wit to rise again. Thank you for being a resting and a rising place all within the same breath.

I am worried about—and inspired by—my friends in Ukraine

I love you so much, Ukraine, and I admire your love and sacrifice. America stands with you, we are learning from you, and I trust that we will unify through your example.