parenting advice

From a mom of older kids to a new mama: It won’t always be this hard

To those mamas who feel exhausted and stuck, like things will never get easier, let me tell you: things will get easier.

Best-selling author Eve Rodsky wants mothers to be interested in their own lives

Bestselling author Eve Rodsky wants to banish the word "multitasking."

Constantly doomscrolling? An expert shares how to avoid the rabbit holes

It's time to stop losing sleep over that late-night searching and scrolling, once and for all.

Mom Guilt 2.0: When you feel guilty for not feeling guilty

If we aren't careful, mom guilt will consume us and ultimately block out the joy of parenting too.

I’m the mother of a trans child. Gender-affirming care saved my teen’s life

Accessing gender-affirming healthcare was the step that transformed my child’s life for the better.

These viral vintage baby care instructions are hilariously outdated 

We can't be sure, but we feel certain this is from the 1950s.

6 ways to raise emotionally intelligent kids, according to a clinical psychologist

Emotional intelligence is critically important to our success and overall health. But how do you foster this emotional growth in your child?

What I wish I knew about being a stay-at-home mom

If I could rewind the clock, there are a few things I wish I could tell my new-stay-at-home-mom-self. But of course, I can’t. So instead I’ll say them to you.

Mama, when the news breaks your heart

How are you talking to your little ones about the news?

6 essential apps that will keep your tweens safe online

Keep an eye on online social media, chat, and online interactions with these parent-friendly apps.

To the mama who feels like she’s failing at everything, you are enough

Sometimes motherhood feels like one long list of things that you’re falling short on. But know this, mama: You are more than enough.

Pink’s daughter can’t have a cell phone until she provides proof that social media is good for kids

"She has a lot of eyes on her."

Bonus Episode: Tiny Earth’s Rachael Classi wants to liberate moms from the burden of stuff

Sponsored by Tiny Earth. Rachael Classi, founder of Tiny Earth joins Liz on the Motherly Podcast. She offers tips on how parents can declutter for the sake of the earth and for the sake of their home.

Stopping the need to be needed: How to avoid codependency in parenting

Here's why detachment isn't necessarily a bad thing.

As California’s First Partner and a mother, here’s how I’m addressing tech addiction in kids

Conversation and connection are critical ingredients to building and sustaining healthy relationships between kids and technology.

Jennifer Lopez is teaching her kids about “healthy relationships” after reuniting with Ben Affleck

“If you're good on your own, you really can have a beautiful relationship.”

How to get your family—even little kids!— to start volunteering

An age-by-age guide for appropriate activities, plus of ideas to give back.

Black breastfeeding resources from moms who’ve been there, done that

What better way to prepare for breastfeeding than to ask women who have already done it?

Sleep deprived? You aren’t alone—but these baby sleep tips & tricks can help

Maximizing moments of shut-eye should be a priority.

Dad’s viral post shows exactly why men’s bathrooms should be kid-friendly

One dad is calling out the issue of men's restrooms— which are typically dirty and not set up for babies or kids.