Hard Topics

An invitation to the bereaved parents club 

This is paradoxical: to love and to lose in this way. It’s unthinkable, and yet here we are.

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.

Mothering in a country with the highest rate of school shootings

Lately, I’m struggling to cope with the anxiety of it. I fantasize about moving to another country altogether.

Study shows ‘Say Something’ tip line can prevent school shootings and other acts of violence

Experts agree that a confidential line can help students communicate concerns without worry.

Watching a war through social media reels

Where is the line between trauma exploitation and bearing witness to history?

Preserving children’s innocence in a world in crisis

We live in a world where we must learn to navigate the turbulent waters of bigotry and hatred and redirect them towards equality and love.

Living life after pregnancy loss: the devastating grief and the joy of hope

It might have been the second glass of wine or having my husband by my side again, but there was a point where I felt like, yes, I could live life after pregnancy loss.

Alabama elementary school goes viral for testing $60,000 bulletproof ‘safe rooms’

The whiteboards can be turned into bulletproof shelters in a matter of seconds.

Katy Perry breaks down over school shooting survivor’s American Idol audition

"I hope that you remind people that we have to change, because, you know what? I’m scared too."

Michigan State student says she also survived the Sandy Hook shooting in viral video

"I'll forever be Sandy Hook Strong; I'll forever be Spartan Strong."

Doctor breaks down in tears describing victims of the Michigan State shooting

Three students were killed and five others were injured when a gunman…

Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard’s kids know ‘Daddy is an addict’

No topics should be off the table when it comes to open dialogue with anyone, especially kids.

Virginia Teacher shot by 6-year-old says admins were warned ‘3 times’ on day of shooting

Despite being shot, Abby Zwerner evacuated her students to safety.

Outraged mom blames gun laws in viral video after 6-year-old shoots his teacher at school

A horrific scene at Richneck Elementary School in Virginia.

North Carolina high school faces backlash after unannounced lockdown drill traumatizes students

Active shooter drills are implemented in more than 95% of schools across the country.

This woman was forced to carry her dead fetus for 2 weeks due to the Texas abortion ban

“I get so angry that I was treated this way because of laws that were passed by men who have never been pregnant and never will be."

What President Biden’s executive order for abortion rights really means

An executive order is one way Biden is exercising his presidential power to address the issue of abortion rights.

Rescued Highland Park toddler tragically lost both parents in the shooting

Aiden McCarthy, just two years old, lost both of his parents in Monday's shooting.

Congress passes bipartisan gun control legislation

The bipartisan legislation will be the first significant gun control action in nearly 30 years.

Robb Elementary School will be torn down, according to Uvalde mayor

"We could never ask a child to go back, or a teacher to go back into that school ever."