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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.

By Motherly Updated Oct. 04, 2022

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

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

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Positive parenting FTW

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Feeling grateful ❤️

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Too many toys?

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Doing.all.the.things.

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Naughty or nice?

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Gobble ’til you wobble

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Remember this on the rough days, mama

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It won’t be like this forever ⏰

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Spa for parents

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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!

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Mom loses her patience—but what she does next is teaching parents everywhere

When patience snaps, love can still repair the moment—here’s how one mom did it.

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

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AI can now scan a mammogram and reveal a woman’s 5-year cancer risk—what moms should know

This technology could give mothers greater agency, earlier signals, and more opportunities—not just more anxiety.

Updated Oct. 01, 2025

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

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Updated Oct. 16, 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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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

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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

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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

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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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Women's Health

Gal Gadot’s doctors dismissed her pregnancy migraines—but the shocking truth proves why moms must speak up

Gadot opened up about her terrifying experience with a brain clot while pregnant.

Updated Mar. 12, 2025

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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

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Child Learn & Play

The unexpected parenting superpower hiding in a jar of slime

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Stanford research reveals the powerful role of a mother’s voice in premature babies’ development

Every story, song, or word helps their brain connect language and emotion in ways that last well beyond infancy.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025

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Halloween

How to turn Halloween into a fun-filled cooking adventure with your kids

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Updated Oct. 16, 2025

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TikTok video shows why a mother hasn’t moved her daughter’s shoes in three years — and the grief behind them

A mother’s daughter left her shoes in the same spot three years ago — and she hasn’t moved them since, finding comfort and connection in the midst of grief.

Updated Oct. 16, 2025

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The simple restaurant rule this dad swears by—and the surprising skill it’s teaching his kids

This dad’s simple “restaurant rule” is going viral for teaching kids confidence, empathy, and social skills—one order at a time

Updated Oct. 16, 2025

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Beyond ‘gentle’: How today’s parents are blending parenting styles—and breaking cycles

Modern parents aren’t following just one style anymore. From cycle-breaking to gentle parenting, they’re blending approaches

Updated Oct. 16, 2025

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Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

The comfiest, chicest sweatshirts for fall (that aren’t your college hoodie)

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Updated Oct. 15, 2025

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This school’s “un-fundraiser” is giving parents a reason to breathe easier

Parents everywhere are cheering for this genius “un-fundraiser” — no bake sales, no raffles, no guilt trips. Just a simple, sanity-saving way to support schools without losing your mind (or your weekend)

Updated Oct. 15, 2025

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