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Here’s how to simplify Thanksgiving, mama

Plus 10 important rules for spending the holidays with a newborn.

By Motherly Updated Dec. 14, 2022

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Motherhood is complicated enough—the holidays definitely shouldn’t be. That’s why we’re sharing nine easy-peasy tips to keep stress levels low this Thanksgiving. And if anyone in your circle is celebrating their first Turkey Day, don’t miss these 10 tips for spending the holidays with a newborn.

XO,

#TeamMotherly

PS. This is why you might see a lot of babies without coats right now. Plus, if you don’t want to plan Thanksgiving dinner, this box did it for you.

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