Life
Conquer mom life with Motherly’s honest, opinionated advice and recommendations, from what to watch to what to wear.
Once and for all: Having a working mom doesn’t hurt kids, research shows
The benefits kids receive from working or home-based parents basically equal out.
The top 9 nursery items on Amazon that parents are loving right now
Adding to the shopping cart like ✔️✔️✔️
The mental load of motherhood is what I didn’t fully expect
It’s no wonder we’re tired. We feel ALL THE THINGS, and it’s utterly exhausting.
Why I Stopped Breastfeeding
This mom tells how doctor's orders derailed her nursing plans.
How to Create a Pumping-Friendly Environment at your Work
6 tips to help you keep breastfeeding as a working mom.
How much I gained in two pregnancies
The next time you look in the mirror, remember, you are so very lucky to have gained so much.
Today was the magical unicorn mom day I really, really needed
Everything lined up so nicely—everyone was in happy moods, there was lots of cooperation, people listened, plans worked, the weather was perfect, etc.
To the mama who recently stopped breastfeeding
Congrats to you! Because whether you hit your goals or not—in my eyes (and hopefully yours, too) you succeeded.
I’m not a better mom than you because of my lifestyle. (And vice-versa.)
“I had a great mom because she only fed us organic food.” — No adult ever
Carson Daly’s announcement shows dads want work-life balance, too
“I’ve decided waking up with my family is what’s most important right now.”
I’ll never ‘have it all’ and I’m 100% okay with that
This life would blow the mind of teenage-version me.
Why snuggling your baby = happy big kids
We doubt you need another excuse to love on that baby—but here’s a big one anyway.
An honest look at why I work from home
Some families simply need a second income to make ends meet.
The unexpected gifts that came along with my daughter’s special needs
You quickly put things in perspective and learn what really matters.