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American parents are among the most burnt out in the world, a new study says

One researcher behind the study is imploring moms and dads to stop trying to be "the perfect parent."

The pandemic set back gender parity by an entire generation

U.S. women won't reach pay equity with men for at least 60 years, says the World Economic Forum

20 Amazon finds that keep your bathroom neat and tidy (yes, even when kids use it)

This year, clean up your bathroom messes with the prettiest organizational products.

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.

This plan to get moms paid for their work is gaining steam

Over 100 prominent celebrities have already signed on to support The Marshall Plan For Moms. Now, Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tammy Duckworth have introduced a resolution supporting the plan.

The pandemic forced 1 of us to stay home with our kid—we chose my husband

The role changes have made for a big transition.

To the mama who feels the year of isolation in her bones

It's been almost a year since the pandemic started.

The details on Congress’s plan to fund maternal mental health programs

The historic funding is part of the stimulus package passed by Congress on December 20th.

The world changed when I became a mother

The world changed when I became a mother. I changed, forever.

To the mama returning to work after maternity leave

It will get easier.

Motherhood is: Wishing for bedtime, but missing them as they sleep

Explore the bittersweet moments of motherhood on Motherly. Get tips and stories that resonate with every parent.

I was going to fold the clothes but instead I held you

Discover why holding your baby can be more rewarding than chores. Explore insights and tips for parents on Motherly Stories.

To the mama who thinks she did ‘nothing’ today 

To the mama who thinks she got “nothing” done today…your kids would…

To the mama who stays up way past her bedtime 

To all the exhausted mamas who stay up (way) past their bedtimes—this…

To the NICU mamas 

Here’s to the mamas who fight for their babies and never give…

To the mamas who have experienced loss 

To the mamas who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss: You are…

To the mama preparing her heart for baby #2

You may doubt how you could ever love another little person as…

I remember when I wanted what I currently have

It’s easy to get caught up in the daily grind of motherhood.…

You’re my child forever but only my baby for a year

So while you’re still my baby, I’ll hold you a little longer.…

Here’s to celebrating mom bodies

I’m going to proudly rock this mom bod and celebrate all the…