parenting styles
The magic of a month of rest: How a Chinese tradition can help postpartum mothers today
According to the ancient practice of “sitting the month,” there are 4 keys to healing after birth.
The one thing to always say when disciplining your child
When we discipline our children we want to empower them to change their behavior.
Quitting social media made me a better parent
I gave up social media to be a better parent. Now my kids and I are happier—and safer.
75 activities to cherish while your child is still little
61. Look with awe at the moon.
13 powerful habits that help you raise well-adjusted kids
You have a beautiful window of opportunity to build the foundation your child desperately needs but also craves
My child is nonbinary—and I’m so proud
Our kids are challenging the gender binary. Here's how I supported mine (and grew in the process)
7 positive phrases to boost your toddler’s brain development
"Let's turn off the iPad and read a book together. Will you turn the pages?"
6 must-read books for doing Montessori at home
If you're Montessori-curious, these books are for you.
What I did when my 4-year-old told me that he’s transgender
Discover how to support trans kids and celebrate their gender identity with love and understanding.
When parenting stress feels like too much, these 5 CBD products can help reduce your anxiety
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Non-negotiable: My husband is an equal partner
Both of us must know what goes into running the household—and we need to tackle that workload as a team.
TikTok is teaching me to re-parent myself
TikTok is teaching me many of the life skills that were never instilled in me, and I'm becoming a better parent because of that.
Birthday spankings are one family tradition that I won’t continue
Don't know what birthday spankings are? Pull up a seat—I'm used to explaining the custom.
This mom nails why companies should hire more mothers in a viral post
"Being a mom is a strength in the workplace, not a weakness!"
Moms don’t feel represented in society. Motherly wants to change that
Our annual State of Motherhood survey is about giving a voice to a generation of mothers and making sure we all feel seen.
My babies taught me to stop worrying about milestones and just enjoy the moment
They were all on their own schedule.
I love you mom, but I’m ignoring your advice about my kids
While it's true that there is value in home remedies and anecdotal advice, here's the thing: We must also give ourselves the freedom to ignore advice. It's okay not to do something "just because your mom did it."
6 simple ways to teach kids emotional intelligence (that you’re probably already doing)
Bonus: These practices benefit the whole family.
Yes, you *can* bring your child with you to vote
What you need to know about voting with kids.