Posts by Amanda Jennings, Author at Motherly
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Amanda Jennings

a group of kids sitting on a window sill looking at their smartphones

Smartphones before age 13 linked to higher risk of suicidal thoughts, aggression, and low self-worth

The percentage of young adults considered distressed or struggling increases by 9.5% for females and 7.0% for males when smartphones are owned before age 13.

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This popular energy drink may accidentally contain alcohol—what parents need to know

“Consumption of the liquid in these cans will result in unintentional alcohol ingestion.”

a group of women laughing at a baby shower

The baby shower comment that ended a friendship—and what it reveals about how women fail each other

“We’re groomed to just make things okay, push it away, push it aside, and move forward.”

a collage of a woman talking about sleep support

Were you raised in a family that offered real sleep support?

“Napping still makes me anxious, and I live alone.”

a pregnant woman eating a salad to reduce stress during pregnancy

Why stress during pregnancy affects your baby’s gut health

“The upshot is that pregnant women should be pampered if we want the best for their babies.”

a man running towards labor

Doctor races through hospital lot to deliver mom’s fourth baby

“Dr. Kraft came in perfectly calm with a ‘ready to have a baby?’ As if he wasn’t just running in July Florida heat.”

a collage of a woman and a baby walking

Parents swear this trick helped their babies walk—but here’s what actually makes it work

“This lime trick… has really nothing to do with the limes and more so everything to do with his ability to stand.”

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