motherhood

I unplugged for a week—here’s what I learned about myself and my kids

Work can wait. Emails can wait. Facebook can wait. But my babies can’t.

Mindy Kaling shares her first baby bump photo—and it’s inspiring

There are a lot of changes and challenges for first-time moms, even when you’re a star. 

It’s science: spanking makes a child’s behavior worse in the long run

Here’s what to do instead

I had an unexpected pregnancy—and didn’t know how to feel

It’s okay if you are pregnant and you’re not excited about it yet, or ever.

12 ways to practice self-care first thing in the morning, mama

You may not remember to have breakfast, but you can remember to do this.

Happy and scared—at the same time? That’s motherhood for you

As Ricki Lake has perfectly said, “Motherhood is the greatest thing and the hardest thing.”

Beyoncé is in the new ‘Lion King’ remake

The best movie of the nineties is coming back, this time with Beyoncé.

Prince William’s important reminder: It’s never too early to teach kids emergency prep

One brave little girl taught Prince William a 911 lesson he’s passing on to George and parents everywhere. 

Bilingual toddlers have an advantage over other children, says study

Researchers found preschoolers who speak a second language have better impulse control than those who don’t.

The chaos of motherhood is a part of the magic

Sometimes it’s not clear that something doesn’t matter until you get a little space from it.

4 Things I Learned from Motherhood That I Wish I Knew Before.

You don't have to give up everything to focus on your baby.

It’s science: paid parental leave is good for baby’s developing brain

A parent’s touch, voice and even the scent on their skin help a baby’s brain make sense of the world.

To the mama questioning herself—your instincts are right on, according to science

You do, in fact, know just what you’re doing.

New report: The pressures on moms are stronger than ever

“Motherhood has never been easy, but a lot of the pressures are new and growing more suffuse every day.”

Whitney Port is refreshingly honest about how giving birth changed her body

The reality TV star gets real about what birth did to her body. 

Being needed all the time is exhausting—but fleeting, too, mama

The sooner I can accept that being Mommy means that I never go off the clock, the sooner I can find peace in this crazy stage of life. 

One day soon, you’ll know exactly what you’re doing, mama

You will become one of those moms who just magically seems to know what everyone needs.

Feeling angry, mama? Here’s how mindfulness can help

It’s about sending kindness to yourself.

20 mom hacks to make your life easier now

14. Keep an "oops" kit in the car, even if—especially if—you no longer use a diaper bag. It contains an extra set of clothes for everyone in the family, some diapers, $20, a few snacks, an umbrella, a flashlight, and a first aid kit.

Let me take your picture, mama—you’re beautiful

Your kids deserve to see and remember just how loved they are, and how beautiful you are.