motherhood

88-year-old mom finally graduates after being denied her diploma while pregnant

“I hadn’t realized that I had this big hole in my life, and that’s what it was—a diploma.”

‘It was more difficult than going through cancer’: Olivia Munn opens up about the postpartum anxiety no one prepared her for

If you’ve ever felt like postpartum hit you like a tornado, Olivia Munn wants you to know you’re not alone.

Hungary gives full income tax exemptions to moms with two or more kids—what if the U.S. did the same?

Since 2020, Hungary has granted a full personal income tax exemption to mothers raising four or more children.

The messy, hilarious truth about new motherhood—told in painfully funny comics

Barnicoat shares the inspiration behind her book, the moments that shaped her storytelling, and the lessons she wishes she had known as a new mother.

‘They don’t have light in their eyes’: Chappell Roan’s motherhood comments struck a nerve

“All of my friends who have kids are in hell,” she said. “I don’t know anyone who’s happy and has children at this age... anyone who has light in their eyes.”

Every new mom deserves a mom friend like this—and 12 million viewers agree

A heartwarming TikTok from @ustheremingtons with almost 12.4 million views shows a mom stepping in to give her new mom friend a much-needed break

Mom tries to put her ‘FOMO baby’ to sleep—but his reaction is next level

According to pediatric sleep experts, babies experience FOMO (fear of missing out) because they’re naturally curious

Texts between postpartum moms go viral—because no one talks about this enough

“When he first latches I literally have to bite down on something to keep from crying.”

Lady Gaga says she’s ‘excited’ to be a mom—but admits it’s complicated

“I’m also kind of at war with myself sometimes as I get ready to, hopefully, become a mom soon..."

No one warns you how emotional it is to watch your best friend become a mom

“You start to bond on this different level… like you just get each other.”

Rihanna opens up about mom guilt: ‘Everything I love robs me from them’

“It’s actually given me a lot more self-guilt.”

New survey: 45% of women face infertility after an eating disorder

For many women, pregnancy is both joyful and vulnerable. While often framed as a glowing experience, the reality is more nuanced.

Jersey Shore’s Sammi ‘Sweetheart’ Giancola is pregnant after years of infertility: ‘Our little miracle’

“We’ve been keeping a little secret… ✨Baby May Due August 2025✨🤰🏻.”

I don’t want to be a helicopter parent—but parenting today makes it hard to let go

The truth is, "helicoptering" comes easy to me, even when I know it's good for my children to work hard, face obstacles, and experience the pride of genuine achievement.

Mom’s viral message: Why ‘martyrdom’ is no longer a badge of honor for mothers

“If you stop taking care of yourself when you become a mom, you are going to resent this journey of motherhood.”

Why return-to-office mandates could set working moms back for decades

Return-to-office mandates are forcing working moms back into outdated, unsustainable expectations—undoing decades of progress in workplace equity.

Boston mayor Michelle Wu brings 2-week-old newborn to work—and sparks a debate

Her return has reignited a familiar conversation about the impossible expectations placed on women in leadership.

The soap dispenser experiment: a window into the invisible mental load of motherhood

On TikTok, creator @theearlybirdhasanxiety posted a video that’s as relatable as it is maddening: a soap dispenser sitting empty for a week.

How much is a mother’s work worth? $140,315, study shows

The figure reflects the multi-hyphenate role moms play daily: caregiver, chef, teacher, chauffeur, nurse, household manager, and so much more.

Feeling like you’re failing at motherhood? Read this

You should be proud. Proud of the way you mother.