Posts by Justine LoMonaco, Author at Motherly
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Justine LoMonaco

Justine is a writer and homeschool curriculum curator living in Virginia with her husband, two daughters, and Cocker Spaniel-mix, Bogart.InstagramLinkedInWebsite

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The ‘90s kids’ show experiment that left one toddler calmer—and moms rethinking screen time

When a toddler watched a ‘90s show and simply walked back to play, one mom realized something bigger was happening.

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Alison Roman on motherhood, cooking, and finding joy in the chaos

Alison Roman shares how motherhood has reshaped her life and kitchen, her approach to simple, flavor-forward meals, and practical advice for busy parents in this candid Q&A with Motherly.

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“Moms are surviving, not thriving”: What the 2025 State of Motherhood Survey reveals

Motherhood is not meant to be lived alone. And this survey is a reminder that mothers everywhere are walking parallel paths.

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Gen Z moms feel less confident as mothers, but the reason might surprise you

Gen Z mothers are navigating a unique season. They are building their lives and routines at the same time they are learning to parent.

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This hospital laptop moment has moms everywhere pausing and reflecting

A UK mom’s TikTok about working from her hospital bed after a C-section is resonating with parents who feel pressure to treat survival as success.

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This mom’s preschool backpack fail will make every parent laugh (and cringe) instantly

Embarrassing parenting moments hit so hard because they expose how little control we sometimes have.

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A dad built a food pantry in his yard—what happened next shocked him

Owen’s story reminds us that the lessons that matter most don’t come from lectures. They come from love in action.

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Parents trade streaming for VHS and rediscover something they didn’t know they’d lost

Evenings felt calmer. Her kids were more patient. And movie nights became moments of togetherness again, not just background noise.

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This dad attended a birthday party and finally saw what moms have been carrying all along

For many moms, Jonathan’s realization felt like both progress and frustration. It’s validating to be seen, but exhausting to still have to explain.

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This viral “invention box” idea turns everyday trash into hours of creative play

An invention box is essentially a tiny lab where kids learn that trial and error is fun, not scary, and where the “oops” moments are just part of the learning process.

Kendra Austin’s viral clip about hanging out without spending a dime

When your wallet says no—but your heart says yes: $0 ways to keep friendships alive

The “no-buy / low-spend hang” trend is sweeping TikTok, proving that connection matters more than cash—and moms everywhere are taking notes.

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