Mothering America is a regular column from Motherly and Chamber of Mothers sharing moms’ stories from across the country, showing the power of coming together to make change. Each piece is part of a ...

Over the past year or so I’ve thought more about protein than in my previous 43 combined. Where women used to count calories, we’re now tracking macros. We’re stirring protein powder into our coffee, ...

Christina Hines has spent her career in the rooms most of us hope our kids never end up in. As a special victims prosecutor, she built cases for survivors of sexual abuse and human trafficking, ...

JoAnna Mendoza’s origin story is not the kind that usually produces congressional candidates. She grew up in a rural farming community in Pinal County, Arizona, in a family that relied on food stamps ...

Dr. Annie Andrews was three days postpartum with her youngest daughter when the 2016 election results came in. Sitting with a newborn in the dark, watching the returns, something shifted. “I knew I ...

If you’ve been on TikTok lately, you’ve probably seen it: a toddler mid-meltdown, face red, tears flowing, the whole production. Then a parent calmly says, “Jessica? Jessica, where are you?” And the ...

New moms and new parent-life are full and tender. But you are seeking motherhood success. Between nap time, feedings, and figuring out your new normal, it can feel hard to track down a real-world ...

With measles cases rising across the U.S., most parents know the basics: it’s highly contagious, it causes a rash, and vaccination prevents it. But what many don’t realize is that measles does ...

When we picture “teaching empathy,” it can look like a big talk at the perfect time. Real life is rarely that tidy. Empathy actually grows in five-minute windows all over your day. You are already ...

If you’ve been anywhere near the internet lately, you’ve probably seen Ashley Tisdale’s essay about “breaking up” with her toxic mom group. The details are murky, the drama seems intense, and honestly ...

Failure shows up in every childhood, from toppled block towers to missed goals to tough grades. What matters most is what kids hear from us in those shaky moments. Psychologist Carol Dweck’s work on ...

Snack time can work hard for your toddler and you will want some great toddler snacks. They have tiny stomachs, fast-growing brains, and significant energy needs, so a small, nutrient-dense bite ...