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Deena Campbell

Deena is Motherly's freelance writer who lives in New Jersey with her husband and two children.

Toddler Learn & Play

5 easy Montessori activities to keep kids entertained this holiday season

Shop

15 cool holiday gifts from our favorite Black-owned businesses

Shop

20+ best personalized gifts for the people who really have everything

First Day Prep

26 adorable first day of school signs you’ll want to re-use every year

Parenting

5 lies about potty training I wish I never listened to

Halloween

Halloween countdown calendars are about to become your new favorite tradition 🎃

Safety

50 important child safety tips every parent needs to know

What To Read

We’re buying every children’s book from this Black teacher’s viral list

4th of July

Delicious & kid-friendly recipes for the 4th of July weekend

Food

7 easy frozen desserts + drinks to help you cool off this summer

What To Read

8 books about Juneteenth for kids of all ages

Baby

Our favorite diaper rash creams for every toosh

Baby

The gentlest bath products for new bathers

Baby

Our Top Off-Registry Baby Shower Gifts, According to Mamas

Baby

The 7 essential baby bottles for every family feeding routine

Travel

Summer road trip tips to make car rides easier for kids

Food

Why the Thermomix is the only kitchen appliance busy mamas need

Child Learn & Play

The best outdoor activities to keep your kids entertained all summer long

Home Decor

How to turn your backyard into a Montessori-inspired play space

Easter

15 unique ways to celebrate Easter with your kids

Entertainment

Amanda Gorman’s ‘Talking Gets Us There’ poem on PBS KIDS gives us chills

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

Dove launches new kids skin care line that’s perfect for every age

Home

6 easy ways to elevate your home this winter

Life

40+ Black-owned beauty brands for all skin + hair types

Home Decor

These laundry room ideas will inspire you to freshen up your space

Entertaining

Healthy Super Bowl snack recipes that even your toddler will devour

Health & Wellness

Athleta just launched their extended sizing, and we are here for it

Life

These reactions to the Inauguration will make any mom’s eyes fill with tears

Life

Kamala is our VP and as a Black mama, I couldn’t be more proud

Life

Dr. Jill Biden + Kamala Harris send a powerful message with their Inauguration Day outfits

Travel

The 2021 Volvo XC90 is exactly what your family needs for long road trips

Food

6 healthy air fryer recipes your kids will beg for