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little girl playing with a fidget toys

12 safe fidget toys that soothe anxiety and help kids focus

The best tools to click, spin and squeeze their way to calm.

Updated Aug. 22, 2023
women holding her two children on her lap - essay on experiencing postpartum depression

Cath on experiencing postpartum depression as a mental health professional

After my son was born, all I wanted was sleep. But I was scared of closing my eyes for fear of something happening to him during that time. I couldn’t shut my mind off from all the irrational thoughts running through it.

Updated Oct. 20, 2022

A letter to my dry shampoo—a pandemic love story ❤️

Relationship status: it's complicated.

Updated Mar. 31, 2021
mom holding cup of coffee with her feet up while her daughter plays with blocks in front of her

Why teaching your kids independent play is actually self-care

Lovevery's cofounder assures you that letting your kids play without you is healthy for you both.

Updated Mar. 28, 2025

To the mama struggling with your mental health right now

If you've felt deeply harmed by reading the commentary from the Meghan Markle interview, this is for you.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

For me, ‘wellness’ is choosing not to own a scale

Because I get to decide what works best for my body.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

10 fast and easy books to read even when you don’t have a ton of me time

These books are page-turners that will suck you in.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

If you’re more burnt out than ever, you’re not alone

These are the warning signs that you might be burnt out—and 10 science-backed ways to feel better.

Updated May. 03, 2023

Karamo Brown on boundaries and self-care: It’s ‘the best thing we can do for ourselves’

We interviewed Queer Eye's Karamo Brown! Here's what he had to say.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

10 absolutely free gifts to request this year, mama

We've got the answer to: "What do you want?"

Updated Dec. 14, 2020

Gained weight during the pandemic? Yeah, we all have

This article is the warm, non-judgmental hug you need.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

It’s our birthday! Motherly turns 5 today!

You've got this. And we've got you.

Updated May. 03, 2023

Mom rage is a symptom of a much deeper problem

Mom rage is a symptom of how much we expect from mothers—and how little we support them in that work.

Updated Oct. 26, 2022

My mom was always the last one out of the house

Now I know why.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Ask Motherly: How do I make the holidays special when I’m exhausted?

This is not your year to worry about making the holidays "magical."

Updated Nov. 25, 2020

Stop wearing burnout as a badge of honor

When mothers are burnt out—and proud of it—society gets away with how awfully it treats them.

Updated Oct. 01, 2022
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