siblings

To the new mama of two: My one piece of advice

Staying present took more work this time around, but I still tried to relish the moments of joy between those long, lonely nights.

Today I didn’t hold you―not like I should

"How did I forget to take the time today to smell your head? To kiss your cheek another time. To look into your eyes and watch your mouth as you learn to curl it into a smile..."

Becoming ‘big sister’: How being a first-born daughter develops leadership in girls

Worried about your little girl becoming a big sister? Fear not, mama. She is going to thrive.

Is it dusty in here? Watch these 7 pairs of siblings meet for the first time

There's nothing quite like the moment all the pieces of your heart meet for the first time.

To my sister, the single mom

I love you for raising me—and your son.

21 perfect gifts for new siblings

Thoughtful ways to remind your big kid that they're just as important as ever.

Dr. Laura Markham on sibling rivalry and positive parenting

With families together stuck at home together during COVID-19, squabbling siblings are…

Viral video shows a big sister refusing to let anyone take her newborn baby sister away from her

This viral video of an overprotective big sister is going to make…

Viral video of twins holding hands right after birth

This viral video of twins doing skin-to-skin and reaching to hold each…

Viral video shows a day in the life of a mom with quadruplets

Superheroes are real and this mama of quadruplets proves it. Quad Mum…

This is postpartum (with a baby and toddler)

It's being stretched so thin but feeling so complete.

Dear firstborn—thanks for showing me the way

You are the incredible gift who gave me my cherished title of ‘mother.’

If your kids are constantly fighting, try this

2. Use timers to support sharing.

My firstborn, I know it’s been a hard adjustment

My boy, I'm so proud. Proud of the way you've adapted to your new role.

My kids are becoming best friends right before my eyes

At this moment, in this chaos—they not only have each other, but they have also FOUND each other.

It’s science: Having younger siblings helps you become a more caring person

They may be little, but younger siblings have BIG influences. 

Dear second baby: I see you, I hear you and I love you, too

As the second-born, you get the privilege of not being the "guinea pig."

60 top baby names for siblings

They're so good!

Writer Nora McInerney says her kids aren’t step-siblings—they’re just siblings

"I took the lead from the big kids because really right away without being asked, they called Ralph their little brother," McInerney shares in the newest episode of Motherly's podcast.

To my firstborn—thank you for being patient with me as I figure out life with 2 kids

I wish there was a way to clone myself so I could give you each 100% of me all the time.