motherhood

I’m a SAHM and I don’t want to go back to work because I’m afraid I won’t be supported

Pandemic or not, I'm not clamoring to go back.

7 mom-founded companies that are making it their mission to help other moms

When mothers are a force for change, there is no stopping us.

8 illustrators who capture the ups and downs of motherhood

Sometimes, you just have to laugh at the comedy that is being a parent.

Floral Designer Sarah Winward on the power of observation and bringing nature inside

Celebrated floral designer Sarah Winward explains why we shouldn’t feel intimidated by…

My son was diagnosed with a rare disease at 5 months old—this is our fight

And even with this weight bearing down on us, we see the light at the edges.

I don’t want to be a super mom. I just want to be a mom

Here's the thing. I don't want to be a super mom. I want to leap off that pedestal, take off the crown, and hang-up my cape. I want to curl up into a fetal position in my bed and sleep for 14 straight hours.

10 lies I believed about having boys before I had one of my own

Busting some #boy-mom myths.

She had cancer at 14 and was told she’d never have children—14 years later, she had her miracle baby

You may not know the name Nicole Shulz, but if you've ever seen the 2000 film Erin Brockovich, you know her story.

Arlo The Alligator Boy’s Bertie is the plus-size character I needed as a kid

As a parent and as a fat woman, I was instantly drawn to Bertie.

These brands are offering to mute Mother’s Day content—and here’s why

The holiday can be difficult for some, and brands are starting to catch on.

The verdict is in, but it doesn’t change my reality

There's still so much work to be done.

The one recipe I actually inherited from my mom: the sick kid meal

We tend to turn to the same foods to serve our sick kids as our own parents did.

Shea McGee on Recalibration, Balance, and the Beauty in Everyday

Liz checks in with Shea McGee, one half of Studio McGee, author…

Here’s why most Americans think their mama is “the cool mom”

We all think our mama is a "cool mom"—and we're all right.

Here’s how I care for my kids’ hearts and minds as a Black mom

Talk with them, not at them. Make this a conversation they want to participate in—and further it with everyone in their lives as they grow.

Meaningful tattoo ideas for moms

If you are finding that becoming a mama has you feeling particularly inspired to get inked, here are ideas to help you turn those daydreams into real live body art.

Why you should stop saying “give up” when you talk about adoption

I often say, "my child's birth mother made an adoption plan and chose us to parent her child." Full stop.

DIY Queen Angela Rose Wants You to Stop Pinning and Start Doing

DIY design queen Angela Rose has amassed a huge following for helping…

Katy Perry’s new mom confession is so relatable

The new mom is changing up her grooming routine to make more time for her baby.

This is the necklace to ask for this Mother’s Day 😍

Motherly x Kinn created the perfect modern heirloom.