SOM 2023

Mothering is work. For Mother’s Day, I’d like a raise, please

Sure, I’ll take the flowers and breakfast in bed, too, but if you really want to acknowledge all that I do, start treating me like a paid employee. 

More moms are finally reaping the benefits of therapy—and so are their kids

More moms are taking advantage of therapist sessions now than ever before.

What I learned when I let my kids help around the house

It's hard, but letting your kids help around the house brings big benefits—for everyone.

Parental leave isn’t enough

Here’s why employers must support parents beyond infancy.

I’m a ChatGPT convert—here’s how it helps with my mental load of motherhood

ChatGPT has saved me at least 5-10 hours of work and 1-3 hours in the middle of the night worrying about said work. I’m officially a convert.

This Mother’s Day, give her what she really needs: An advocate

This Mother’s Day, all we want is for companies to do better by moms through active support and advocacy in the workplace. 

What if we saw sex as self-care?

While a bubble bath and glass of rosé in the tub or a trip the nail salon can be great, none of those things stand to benefit your overall health and wellbeing like getting off with or without a partner.

Gender equity at home is still out of reach for many, our survey shows

Experts share how moms can stop ‘doing it all’.

Motherly’s 2023 State of Motherhood Survey Report

“Motherly exists to redefine motherhood and empower mothers to thrive. One way…

It’s not the responsibility of moms to fix the economy

So please, please stop acting like it is.

6 moms reveal why they left the workforce in the last year

For many working mothers, the Great Resignation hasn’t ended.

5 online therapy options that are ideal for busy moms

Research, book and attend therapy sessions, all from the comfort of your couch—maybe without even lining up childcare.

Therapy made me a better mom—and wife

I was so used to giving even when I was on an empty tank. But in the end, I was doing myself (and everyone around me) a disservice.

How to lessen the load as the default parent

As hard as it is to be the default parent, many of us find it just as difficult to relinquish control. Sometimes, we resent the fact that we’re the ones making all the decisions for our family, yet we don’t let anybody else make them.

Our surrogacy journey didn’t go as planned—what we want others to know

We truly believe that despite our journey going differently than planned, we needed each other in our lives.

I’m the primary breadwinner—and I still shoulder most of the housework

According to this year's State of Motherhood survey, I'm not alone.

The case for ‘staying home’ with kids

It’s not a life sentence.

Creative Valentine’s date night ideas for sleep-deprived parents

You don't even have to go out to rekindle your post-baby relationship.

‘Self-care’ is not enough to fix how much moms are burnt out

Society is asking you to nurture in an environment that does not nurture you back.

Errands and showers are not self-care for moms

Thinking they are is what's burning moms out.