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“You are in charge of how you react to the people and events in your life." Get it, girl. The journey to motherhood is all about taking ownership of what you can control, and having confidence and trust in the rest. So much of motherhood is making peace with what is out of your hands. Deep breaths, mama. You've got this. XO, TeamMotherly P.S. Check out the products that Motherly's mamas used to conceive.

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Boston mayor Michelle Wu brings 2-week-old newborn to work—and sparks a debate

Updated Feb. 03, 2025

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Hold on tight, mama. This is one wild ride.

Updated Jul. 05, 2023

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Positive parenting FTW

Updated Jan. 04, 2019

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Feeling grateful ❤️

Updated Dec. 21, 2018

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Too many toys?

Updated Dec. 07, 2018

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Doing.all.the.things.

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Updated Nov. 30, 2018

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Naughty or nice?

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Updated Nov. 23, 2018

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Gobble ’til you wobble

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Updated Nov. 16, 2018

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Remember this on the rough days, mama

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Updated Nov. 02, 2018

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It won’t be like this forever ⏰

“You are in charge of how you react to the people and…

Updated Oct. 26, 2018

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Spa for parents

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Updated Oct. 05, 2018

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2.5 jobs

Discover expert insights and tips on managing 2.5 jobs while parenting. Read inspiring stories on Motherly for support!

Updated Mar. 31, 2025

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BRB, raising kids

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Updated Sep. 21, 2018

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Protected: Upgrade your ride: how to trade in, recycle, and roll into parenthood with the Compact+

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Updated Sep. 19, 2025

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Protected: 5 Smart Questions to Ask a Doctor About Your Child’s Eczema Treatment

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Updated Sep. 18, 2025

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Over half of moms stop breastfeeding early—and it’s not for the reason you think

89% of the moms said they wanted to breastfeed — yet physical pain, mental health challenges, low milk supply, and lack of support often forced them to stop.

Updated Aug. 12, 2025

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The $3 item parents swear by for keeping babies and toddlers entertained on flights

One mom’s low-lift, genius solution is earning high praise from parents—and it costs less than your airport coffee: painter’s tape.

Updated Aug. 11, 2025

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News

PBS Kids might disappear—and with it, one of the last screen-time tools parents trust

Losing PBS Kids means losing a trusted educational foundation for millions of families.

Updated Jul. 21, 2025

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Family Finances & Budgeting

When feeding kids is called “waste”: What parents need to know about the USDA’s school meal cuts

Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it would cancel nearly $1 billion in funding for two federal programs.

Updated Mar. 24, 2025

Family Finances & Budgeting, Career & Money, Child, Child Nutrition, Food, Meal Planning & Shopping, Motherly, Nutrition

Celebrity News

Ellen Pompeo on working motherhood: ‘You can’t give 100% to your job when you’re a mom’

Rhimes helped adjust Pompeo’s schedule so she only needed to film one day a week after becoming a mom.

Updated Mar. 24, 2025

Celebrity News, Career & Money, Motherly, Work & Motherhood

Parenting

Mom and dad talk behind their toddler’s back—her reaction is unforgettable

What they’re doing is part of a growing parenting trend known as “positive gossip”—speaking praise about your child as if they’re not listening, even though they definitely are.

Updated Jun. 28, 2025

Parenting, Motherly, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play

Viral tiktok mom teaches kids about financial literacy

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Teaching kids about money: This mom’s genius system is going viral

In her viral video, TikTok user @makenzie.athome shares the creative system she’s developed to teach her four and six-year-old children about finances.

Updated Feb. 10, 2025

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This mom’s powerful message about ‘the village’ is making parents rethink everything

The Chicago-based photographer and soon-to-be mom dropped this truth bomb while sharing what she's learned from the ultimate village-builder in her life—her mother.

Updated Mar. 21, 2025

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Parenting

Would you pay your toddler to nap? This mom’s ‘Nap Fairy’ trick has parents talking

“I pay my daughter to take naps. Not the baby, the toddler. And before you judge me, this s**t works.”

Updated Mar. 07, 2025

Parenting, Motherly, Viral & Trending

Baby

This baby’s priceless reaction to his first car wash will leave you in awe

As the brushes spin and water cascades down the windows, his expression shifts from curiosity to awe to sheer delight.

Updated Feb. 13, 2025

Baby, Baby Milestones, Motherly, Viral & Trending

Safety

Baby gate recalled for failing safety standards—how to find a safer option

The gates pose a risk because a child’s torso can fit through the opening between the gate and the floor.

Updated Mar. 17, 2025

Safety, Baby, Motherly, Parenting

Child

5 ways to protect your son from online radicalization, according to a therapist

A therapist's essential roadmap for parents navigating the minefield of toxic masculinity online

Updated Sep. 19, 2025

Child, Parenting

Safety

Nearly 2,000 kids’ helmets recalled for head injury risk—what parents need to know

A popular unicorn-print helmet has been recalled for failing federal safety tests, posing a serious risk of head injury. Here’s how to check if your child’s gear is affected.

Updated Sep. 19, 2025

Safety, Parenting

Women's Health

Study confirms what moms with severe pregnancy sickness have long known: The toll is more than physical

HG ravages both the body and the mind, leaving lasting emotional scars.

Updated Sep. 19, 2025

Women's Health, Health & Wellness, Pregnancy

Safety

Crib mobile sold on Amazon recalled over dangerous button battery risk

The issue? The remote’s button batteries can be accessed too easily. And for babies and toddlers, that tiny detail can mean a life-threatening risk if the batteries are swallowed.

Updated Sep. 19, 2025

Safety, Parenting

Safety

3 baby loungers sold on Amazon recalled over deadly suffocation risks—what parents need to know now

Three baby loungers on Amazon recalled for serious safety risks—parents should act immediately.

Updated Sep. 19, 2025

Safety, Baby, News, Parenting

Viral & Trending

Mom gets a texting lesson from her Gen Z son—and wins the internet’s vote

Gen Z creator Jason Saperstone humorously teaches his parents the “right” way to text—focusing on when to use the emphasis or exclamation point tapback

Updated Sep. 19, 2025

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