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This mama mistook a car seat cover for a skirt (and we totally understand why)
Motherly - Heather Marcoux
Baby stuff comes in such cute prints these days. Gone are the days when everything was pink and blue and covered in ducks or teddy bears. Today's …
Motherhood
California may invest $25-35 million to help parents with childcare costs
Motherly - Heather Marcoux
Daycare for infants is expensive across the country, and California has one of the worst states for parents seeking care for a baby. Putting an …
Motherhood
These viral photos of a mom wearing her toddler on her wedding day are 😍
Motherly - Heather Marcoux
When a mama gets married, in most cases she wants her children to be part of her big day. Photographers are used to hearing bride-to-be moms request …
Motherhood
Why American preschoolers are picking up Peppa Pig's British accent
Motherly - Heather Marcoux
The internet is freaking out about how Peppa Pig is changing the way toddlers speak, but parents don't need to be too worried. As Romper first …
Motherhood
Saying no ✋
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This week, let's talk about those two little letters...n-o. For example, how do we handle it when our kids say "no" to everything? Or what about …
Motherhood
5 important ways I'll raise my child differently than my Korean mom
Motherly - Trish Broome
My favorite part of every weekday is when I get home from work. As soon as I walk in the door, I hear a tiny voice scream, "Mommy, you're home!" Then …
Motherhood
I’m a SAHM with an older child—what’s next for me?
Motherly - Katie Logue
Growing up I always knew I was “going to be somebody and make something of myself." An obsessive overachiever, I was confident that I was destined to …
Motherhood
Dear mama: There is life after loss
Motherly - Stacey Skrysak
Trigger warning: This essay describes a woman's emotional journey with losing a baby. I'm used to being called names. I'm used to negative comments …
Motherhood
The best President's Day sales for the entire family 🇺🇸
Motherly - Kaitlyn Russell
This long weekend is one of the best times of the year to score deals across various brands. Here's where to shop for the entire family this …
Motherhood
New guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force could help prevent perinatal depression
Motherly - Heather Marcoux
Perinatal depression (defined as depression during pregnancy and the immediate postpartum period) happens to so many mothers, 1 in 7 of us, in fact. …
Motherhood
Jessica Simpson hilariously shares her latest pregnancy problem—and moms everywhere laugh (and sympathize) along with her
Motherly - Heather Marcoux
Our bodies change so much during pregnancy. Between the weight gain, the waddle and things getting all swollen, you can end up feeling like your body …
Motherhood
Counterfeit car seats are being sold online: What parents need to know
Motherly - Heather Marcoux
We live in a world where anything we want can be ordered online, and if that item is too expensive cheaper, knock-off versions of all kinds of …
Babysitting
Dr. Ruth has some advice for new parents: 'It's very important that you plan the go out'
Motherly - Heather Marcoux
Valentine's Day is here, but new parents may not be looking for romance as much as they're looking for a nap. It is so tough to balance the demands …
6 ways to help your child get through a tantrum, according to a clinical psychologist
Motherly - Rebecca Schrag Hershberg, PhD
Tantrums are one of those unavoidable parts of parenthood and when you're in it, you're really in it. Your toddler has gone boneless and is sprawled …
Motherhood is: Looking at my baby and thinking, 'You're perfect'
Motherly - Vanessa Colangelo
I stand leaning over the side of your crib, my forearms resting on the hard plastic frame. I've come to know this position well—this slightly bent at …
Parenting
Hillary Frank explains how being 'weird' can help you become a better parent
Motherly - Heather Marcoux
We all have days where we feel like we've lost a parenting battle, but hopefully we have more days that could be described as parenting wins—the days …
Turns out, there are some things we *can* control as parents
Motherly - Ilyse Dobrow DiMarco, Ph.D.
Of all the inane children's board games I've been forced to play with my 3 and 6-year-old sons, the worst, as far as I'm concerned, is Chutes and …
Motherhood
Baby #2 has thrown us into survival mode—but I know this feeling won't last forever
Motherly - Rebecca Lang
“Don’t get divorced. It gets easier.” A stranger in an elevator said this to me once, as I loaded in my big red double stroller. She peered over to …
15 mamas share their child's nap schedule 😴
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While there's no one "right" way to parent, it can be reassuring to see how other mamas handle routines and transitions. Maybe you revolve your …
Treat yourself on Valentine’s Day, mama ❤️
Motherly - Kaitlyn Russell
Valentine's Day has a reputation for being oh-so-romantic, but love is so much bigger than that. And as a mama, whether you're single, married, or …
University of Sheffield
Andy Cohen on meeting his newborn son 😍
Motherly - Heather Marcoux
February is a month of love, and for Watch What Happens Live host Andy Cohen, this February has been an extra special one, as his new son Benjamin was …
It's science: Valentine's Day prompts a November baby boom
Motherly - Emily Glover
I'm just going to lay it out there: My son was born on Nov. 12. My daughter was due on Nov. 11 (but decided to come early). My own birthday is Nov. …
27 ways to show your kids you love them on Valentine's Day (or any day)
Motherly - Pam Moore
Haven't we all left a copy of The Five Love Languages on our partner's side of the bed at some point? (Or maybe that's just me.) According to the …
What moms *really* want for Valentine’s Day
Motherly - Jamie Johnson
Valentine's Day has turned into a completely different holiday since my husband and I had kids. We used to celebrate by going out to a nice dinner …
51 easy ideas for self-care this Valentine's Day, mama
Motherly - Kaitlyn Russell
Valentine's Day is often focused on showing love to everyone around us—our friends, family, partners and children. While that's important, the …
5 tasks you *don't* have to do to be a good parent this Valentine's Day
Motherly - Julia Pelly
Valentine's Day, now celebrated not only at home and at school but also at every extracurricular a kid is involved in, has gotten big. Where a …
The scientific journey from attraction to attachment and lasting love
Motherly - Anne-Marie Gambelin
Valentine's Day is this week, and instead of anticipating a day of surprises and delight, we may find ourselves too tired or busy to make room for …
I wish I was going through motherhood at the same time as my best friend
Motherly - Stephanie Portell
Sometimes I look at you while you're looking at me, wishing for what I have, and I find myself dreaming of what life would be like if I had what you …
I see you, single mama—and I know how hard you're working
Motherly - FIT4MOM
By Shelley Hopper. Dear Single Mama, I see you doing everything, literally everything , with all your heart and all your will. Nursing all night or warming …
Joanna Gaines shares how to move past mom guilt and give yourself some grace
Motherly - Heather Marcoux
As parents we put a lot of pressure on ourselves when it comes to meal planning, but sometimes the plan for a homecooked, organic meal just doesn't …

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This mama mistook a car seat cover for a skirt (and we totally understand why)

California may invest $25-35 million to help parents with childcare costs

These viral photos of a mom wearing her toddler on her wedding day are 😍

Why American preschoolers are picking up Peppa Pig's British accent

Saying no ✋

5 important ways I'll raise my child differently than my Korean mom

I’m a SAHM with an older child—what’s next for me?

Dear mama: There is life after loss

The best President's Day sales for the entire family 🇺🇸

New guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force could help prevent perinatal depression

Jessica Simpson hilariously shares her latest pregnancy problem—and moms everywhere laugh (and sympathize) along with her

Counterfeit car seats are being sold online: What parents need to know

Dr. Ruth has some advice for new parents: 'It's very important that you plan the go out'

6 ways to help your child get through a tantrum, according to a clinical psychologist

Motherhood is: Looking at my baby and thinking, 'You're perfect'

Hillary Frank explains how being 'weird' can help you become a better parent

Turns out, there are some things we can control as parents

Baby #2 has thrown us into survival mode—but I know this feeling won't last forever

15 mamas share their child's nap schedule 😴

Treat yourself on Valentine’s Day, mama ❤️

Andy Cohen on meeting his newborn son 😍

It's science: Valentine's Day prompts a November baby boom

27 ways to show your kids you love them on Valentine's Day (or any day)

What moms really want for Valentine’s Day

51 easy ideas for self-care this Valentine's Day, mama

5 tasks you don't have to do to be a good parent this Valentine's Day

The scientific journey from attraction to attachment and lasting love

I wish I was going through motherhood at the same time as my best friend

I see you, single mama—and I know how hard you're working

Joanna Gaines shares how to move past mom guilt and give yourself some grace