Posts by Hilary Thompson, Author at Motherly
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Hilary Thompson

Hilary is a health and wellness consultant and journalist based in Utah. A mother of two, she specializes in parenting, family health, and sleep issues. She utilizes her years of experience to write for publications like Today, KSL News, and Girls' Life, and she's consulted with a variety of publications and companies—all in order to promote better health for everyone.

little boy sitting on Santa's lap- how to explain santa without lying
The Holidays

How to turn the Santa ‘lie’ into something good

I gave her magic until she was eight, and I gave her the spirit of giving for the rest of her life.

Updated Dec. 07, 2023
The Holidays, Motherly Stories
mom-picking-up-child-in-kitchen
Parenting

I became a more peaceful parent using these 4 strategies

I'm slowly, imperfectly getting there.

Updated Apr. 25, 2018
Parenting, Baby, Child, Journey, Life, Teen, Toddler
partners sitting in front of a computer
Career & Money

How to adult in 5 steps

Think of this as a checklist to security.

Updated Feb. 02, 2022
Career & Money, Family Finances & Budgeting, Life
Life

From binge-watching to babysitters—7 practical ways to survive bed rest

You deserve the rest you are getting.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Life
Child

What’s the ‘best’ parenting style to raise a successful child?

Our children’s success comes from a variety of factors, including genetics, but parenting style does play a big part.

Updated Feb. 08, 2018
Child, Parenting
Life

Hire the housekeeper: 6 reasons moms shouldn’t feel guilty about hiring help

4. Because your time is worth the money.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Life
New Years

My 8 steps to becoming a better mama in the New Year

It’s not perfection I’m aiming for, but improvement.

Updated Dec. 20, 2024
New Years, Holidays, Life, Parenting
Holidays

Childproofing the holidays: How to keep your kids—and your ornaments—safe

Keep your kids and those heirloom ornaments safe.

Updated Nov. 28, 2017
Holidays, Holidays Shopping Guides, Shop
little girl sleeping with a stuffed animal
Child Sleep

A simple solution to your child’s night terrors

It’s all in the timing.

Updated Feb. 08, 2022
Child Sleep, Child, Parenting
Child

Tech for kids isn’t ‘bad’—it just needs to be used carefully

Technology is a necessary component of modern life, but nothing replaces one-on-one interaction with a human.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Child, Child Learn & Play, Parenting
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