parenting styles

Real talk with Jessica Alba: Why she’s done breastfeeding

"Emotionally, I know kind of what to expect," shares Alba. "But every time, with all the hormones, it's so overwhelming. It doesn't get any easier."

To teach children empathy, you need to model it, mama

With a little help from us, our kids' brains can develop with meaningful connections that tune them into the feelings of others.

I wanted to make sure my oldest felt seen when the new baby arrived—so I did these 5 things

It helped my oldest feel seen and validated while we navigated these new waters.

Chrissy Teigen tries to save her breastmilk—and we can so relate

It's okay to cry over spilled milk, mama.

What Jennifer Garner learned about relationships through her divorce is something we *all* should keep in mind

Other people have opinions, but it's your life.

Don’t make your child say ‘I’m sorry’—what to do instead

While manners are important and apologies are necessary, saying sorry often doesn't teach compassion.

Close in age: 13 photos of celebs who had back-to-back babies

Jason and Brittany Aldean just announced they're expecting again—and their first is just 7 months old.

We’re not anti-breastfeeding, says the Department of Health and Human Services in response to the NYT report

HHS national spokesperson Caitlin Oakley tells Motherly, "Recent reporting attempts to portray the U.S. position at the recent World Health Assembly as 'anti-breastfeeding' are patently false."

An age-by-age guide to teaching your kids about the value of money

Teaching your kids about money early in life can help them to learn healthy financial habits that'll last a lifetime.

5 Things this dad wants you to know about parenting with a disability

You might just change your perspective.

How to make your child feel powerful and heard

Our kids don't really need just one more of this or that. What they do need is their sense of power and attention.

Kristin Cavallari says she’s done having kids—here’s how she knew

The Laguna Beach star says three children is perfect.

How to raise resilient kids—the Finnish way

It seems that part of the key to the Finnish school system's success is the nurturing daycare and preschool system.

Young moms are trending on Instagram

The newest crop of influencers just might bring the birth-age down.

Half of today’s young adults want fewer kids than their parents

Finances are a factor in the shrinking of ideal family sizes.

True life: I was not prepared for motherhood

But I learned that "good enough" is enough.

Rachel Bilson says co-parenting with ex Hayden Christensen is a ‘work in progress’

"I don't know that there is any right way, necessarily," Bilson says. "She has that love that is unconditional so I think we're doing okay."

7 powerful photos moms posted during #familiesbelongtogether rallies

Celebrities like Chrissy Teigen weren't the only moms protesting.

Tammy Duckworth believes #familiesbelongtogether—and brought her baby to the protest, too

"I'm lucky to be the mom of 2 incredible little girls & I can't even begin to imagine being torn away from them or the pain and fear they would feel if they were ripped from my arms," says Duckworth.

Attachment parenting in the 4th-trimester: An easy guide for new parents

Everything you need to know, mama.