Woman reunites with toddler after 3 days away—not prepared for his reaction
Elizabeth Maclay didn't take it to heart as she knows her son gets "a little grumpy" when he first wakes up.
Federal report calls for universal child care, six-month family leave
A federal task force has outlined a strategy to improve maternal mental health outcomes in the U.S.
Mom crosses finish line at race—with unexpected addition: 'Proud moment'
"The race now has lots of meaning because of the way it ended for me," the runner told Newsweek.
Mom's list of things she doesn't care about applauded
Among all the things she allows her children to do, she also lets them have a snack whenever they want.
Mom unsure about choice on disciplining stranger's child—internet divided
One user wrote under the viral video: "I could never be a parent. I would just get so angry at the other kids."
New mom's presentation with "rules" for friends and family divides internet
The new mom told Newsweek "no one is entitled" to see her son; if they want to meet him, they have to follow her rules.
I raised my two children equally—a school mom pointed out the difference
An only child until he was seven, Drew had been ecstatic about his little sister's arrival.
Dog "not warming up to motherhood" gets hilarious lecture from owner
"The fun is over!" the poster can be heard saying, "No more going outside to play, no more running up and down, no baby! That's your new job right there!"
Mom shares relatable reason she treats gardening as "a vacation"
Parenting expert Ana Aznar told Newsweek: "The way we parent today is very intense."
I gave birth—I found out about the mother wound later
My hopelessness prevented me from getting out of bed for hours.
Woman kicks mother-in-law out after she eats her pizza—Internet agrees
A marriage and family therapist spoke to Newsweek about whether or not her response was reasonable.
Woman surprises in-laws with pregnancy, reaction has internet in stitches
Not everyone caught on immediately, but when they did, they did not disappoint.
Women Deserve Equal Access to Motherhood
In a country so rich with resources, programs, education, and career opportunities, there is no reason we can't provide what women need to be mothers.
I let my kids have unlimited screen time on one simple condition
Kids learn a lot by watching different things on tablets and TVs. I am very big on education.
These are America's fastest rising baby names
Social media stars continue to have a major influence on how parents are naming their little ones.
I'm a motherless daughter and a daughterless mother. But I'll celebrate
Mother's Day stings in a far more powerful way than it did during those years of failed baby-making attempts.
I'm a 51-year-old grandma who skipped motherhood
If the journey to parenthood were a race, I avoided training: Pregnancy, morning sickness, childbirth—and that's the easy part.
"New girl" joins girls night—and it's sweeter than you might expect
The four friends have been inseparable since middle school, Itzel G. told Newsweek—but there's a new girl in town.
Stranger's response to overwhelmed mom on plane melts hearts
Zephaniah Henry says she "will never forget" the stranger's kindness during a very stressful flight back home.
Mom can't believe toddler's timing as she wakes from nap at worst moment
The stressful situation felt "like an eternity" for the mom while traveling with her 3-year-old.
Working mom questions herself over missing "so much" of child's life
Moms in the comments had a lot to say on the matter, and they all had very different opinions.
My pregnancy test was positive—a gut feeling revealed something terrible
I'll never forget the look of pity on the doctor's face.
Mom's realistic video hailed an antidote to parenting seen on social media
"Finally...a video of real parenting," one TikTok user wrote amid comments praising the woman for representing struggling mothers.
Mom shares moment she realizes she's finally in favorite parenting stage
"I truly feel like I've found myself again," Erin Monroe told Newsweek.
Fertility rate map shows US states with highest, lowest births
Mothers in the U.S. are getting older, as the birth rate for women in their 20s declined the most of any age group.
Mom explains concept of 'coming out' to Gen Alpha kids, they don't get it
"Kids are generally tolerant by nature," Emmaline Carroll Southwell told Newsweek, but that didn't prepare her for her children's adorable passion.
Mom returns home with crying baby, finds unexpected note from neighbor
"It had been written and posted pretty much straight after she saw me leave the house with a crying baby," the mom told Newsweek. "I felt less alone."
Man snaps perfect photo while wife is in labor—but not of her
"We do have a beautiful view from the hospital room," the wife in the viral video, Kate Casey, told Newsweek.
Mom danced in rain when son was 2, can't believe what he says years later
"He's almost 4 now and still remembers that moment," Sophie James told Newsweek. She added, "The best memories cost nothing."
I wanted to drown. Years later, I discovered why
I looked across to my infant daughter, C., sitting in her stroller by the shallow end.