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Mother’s Day Gift Guide for the fashionable mom

A gift idea for a mom of every style. 

Updated Oct. 11, 2021

Are you interviewing at a family-friendly company? Here are 5 ways to tell.

#5—Use free tools like Fairygodboss which allows you to read about experiences from women at thousands of companies.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

How to Layer for Pregnancy

7 layering pieces to get you through the summer.

Updated Oct. 11, 2021

Remember, mama, this season will pass

Seasons can be tough at times but they do pass and when they do we miss them

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Here’s a pep talk for the days when you don’t want to adult

What truly matters today? 1. I show up with love. 2. My babies are safe and loved. That’s it. 

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

5Qs with Chelsa

Bump Envy

Updated Mar. 17, 2025

You can do hard things—like have a critical conversation with your nanny. Here’s how.

Four key steps to take you from “we have a problem” to “I like this solution” 

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
mom kissing her baby showing that a mother's love is the most powerful thing

A mother’s love is the most powerful force on earth

I truly believe we mamas have the potential to change the world.

Updated Apr. 04, 2023
mom hugging baby - you don't have to be a perfect mother

Your child doesn’t need a perfect mother—just a peaceful one

A “peaceful mama” isn’t a mama that is void of negative feelings.

Updated Mar. 27, 2023
mom working out with baby

The 12-Hour Mom Workout

(Who Needs a Gym When You Have Young Kids?)

Updated Jan. 19, 2022

Sex secrets from hot mama behind the Museum of Sex

Including one sexy thing you can do for your partner today and Sarah’s best tips for tired, busy parents. 

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

An ode to my 20s on the eve of my 30th birthday—thank you

Here’s to tea parties instead of keg parties, and the (sleep) hangovers caused by up-all-night teething children.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
family traveling with baby, eating in restaurant

How to world travel with baby

5 things you need to know before you hit the international road.

Updated Mar. 22, 2022

5 ways to rock spring cleaning—with your partner’s help

Who knew tidying up could be so romantic?

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
kid with grandma

Why I’m learning to let grandma ‘spoil’ my kids—a little bit

The rules can seem to go out the window when grandparents are around. I’m learning to keep calm and call grandma. 

Updated Jan. 21, 2022

Summer’s chicest products for your outdoor soirée

From kitschy hotdog melamine plates to a sexy fire pit, Motherly has you covered for all your summer shindigs.

Updated Oct. 11, 2021
labor and delivery nurse helping mom and baby

Why I’ll never forget our labor & delivery nurse

When I look back on my daughter’s birth, you are there as the background player who actually made it all possible.

Updated Apr. 25, 2024

5Qs with Lauren

Bump Envy

Updated Mar. 17, 2025
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