Pregnancy

There’s no denying the first years of your baby’s life go by in flash. One day you’re anxiously awaiting their arrival and the next they’re headed off to start kindergarten. All the moments in between? A complete and total haze of happiness and chaos. That’s why many parents turn to a baby book to help

I used to be a traveler. I know it’s a privilege to say this, but travel truly felt like a lifelong priority.  Then, in 2019, I had a baby. Motherhood is many things, not one of which is conducive to a jet-setting lifestyle. We took a road trip to Milwaukee when my son was six months

When pee that wasn’t mine ran down my leg, I realized my college experience would be different this time—now with a baby in tow. It wasn’t the first time I brought my one-year-old to campus, but it’s safe to say it was the last for a while. Being covered in pee mid-transit to the library

If the Lindsay Clancy tragedy tells us anything, it’s that mothers need more help. I’m not writing this to excuse her actions or to minimize the harrowing damage that the loss of her children left behind. I am writing this because tragedies like these are a harsh reminder to make room for more honest conversations

If you’re worried about the impact that social media has on your teen, you’re not alone. Recently, the U.S. Surgeon General, Vivek Murthy, issued a social media warning regarding 13-year-olds. During a “CNN Newsroom” event, Murthy explained that 13-year-olds are too young to be using social media and that these platforms are essentially doing a

Is there anything better than a soft and comfy throw blanket? Especially one that seems to fit perfectly in the design of your living space? Plus, don’t they make the best home decor gifts? Personally, I can never have enough of them. We have no less than five in our living room at any given

Of course your baby turning one is a monumental occasion, but every parent knows that first year is marked with a dozens of tiny celebrations. After all, each month brings new and exciting milestones and changes you want to document and remember. One of the most fun ways to capture their incredible growth? Baby milestone

This story was written by Anna Robertson and originally appeared on The Cool Down. Imagine the aftermath of an elementary school lunchtime. Half-eaten pizza slices, bowls of chili, orange segments, and leftover yogurts.  What if all that uneaten lunchroom food could be turned into… energy? That’s exactly what happens each month at our elementary school

Content warning: Discussion of suicide ahead. Postpartum is one of the most life-changing—and often challenging—steps in the parenting journey. It’s not called the “fourth trimester” for nothing: Your baby is still growing, changing and adapting at an amazing rate… and so are you.  It’s not uncommon for parents to feel unprepared for the mental and

If you’ve experienced pregnancy loss, finding the right miscarriage quotes—words that really resonate—can be a powerful healing tool. Miscarriage quotes may help you articulate your own complex feelings; even the feelings you haven’t been able to identify clearly yourself.  There’s something poignant about reading a passage and thinking, Yes, that’s exactly it; that’s what I

Abby Zwerner, a first grade teacher shot by a student earlier this month at Richneck Elementary School in Newport News, Virginia is taking legal action against the school, according to CBS News. Zwerner’s attorney, Diane Toscano, says that multiple attempts were made to school administrators by teachers warning them about the 6-year-old but ultimately none

Have you thought about why you’re mentally wiped out all the time? The book Fair Play by Eve Rodsky showed me it isn’t all the doing as a mom—it is the conception and planning of endless tasks that are the culprits. As a young woman in my early 20s, I wanted to be a great

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced new steps today that aim to limit the amount of lead in baby food. After recent reports found high levels of heavy metal toxins in both store-bought baby food and homemade purees, the agency unveiled the new guidelines as part of its Closer to Zero action plan, which

Influencer and entertainment podcast host Amanda Hirsch, @notskinnybytnotfat, recently shared a viral graphic on Instagram that asks parents a big question about childbirth experiences. It didn’t take long for the internet to chime in, including celebrity moms. Kelly Ripa, 52, joined the comments and took the opportunity to call out her husband, Mark Consuelos, 51,

This story was written by Olivia Johnson and originally appeared on The Cool Down. Travel can provide a myriad of headaches, but there’s one ever-present dilemma that plagues us all: How do I separate my dirty clothes from the rest of my suitcase?  Luckily for us, sustainability TikToker Carissa (@carissaandclimate) has a solution.  The scoop In Carissa’s video,

In Asian culture, the traditional belief is that all women are supposed to have kids. And that trying to conceive, pregnancy, giving birth and postpartum are just normal steps women must go through. Even today, this bias still rings true among modern Asian families.  To start, there is pressure to have kids in the first

Seven years ago we launched Motherly simply because it didn’t exist–we couldn’t find the women-centered, expert-driven, empowering guide to motherhood that we needed ourselves. Since then, we’ve created a global community of more than 40M mothers and spend our days informing, inspiring and educating you to live your best life as a woman and a

One of the first things a new parent learns, amidst the sleep deprivation and endless diaper changes, is that their tiny baby grows FAST. It seems like each new month (or even week!) brings another development—they laugh for the first time, their hair is growing in, they can keep their head up longer, a tooth

Disney is celebrating their 100 year anniversary across theme parks this year. Disney 100 Years of Wonder will be the biggest celebration in the company’s history. This news comes just as the theme park giant announced a shake-up to their ticket prices. According to the Disney Parks Blog, the Disney platinum celebrations are slated to

More than 10 million people in the United States have endometriosis, though the condition often goes undiagnosed (or is misdiagnosed). Many of those who struggle with this painful disease will try to conceive at some point, which can be a difficult journey. The good news? It is possible to get pregnant with endometriosis. Here’s what