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To my child, who keeps asking if there was a pandemic when I was little

"Was there germ-time when you were in kindergarten?"

Tommee Tippee released a powerful ad to destigmatize baby feeding—and it’s already been banned in one country 🙄

The ad is all about starting honest conversations about how we feed our babies.

This mom’s simple parenting trick is going viral because it works every single time

Remember this one the next time your little one is inconsolable.

19 adorable Easter pajamas for babies and kids that make egg-cellent egg hunt attire

From sweet baby zip-ups to cozy sets and even a few ear-laden rompers.

​I wanted to believe that buying sperm was simple—it was anything but

Here's what I learned about choosing a sperm bank and a donor.

You’re not imagining it: Mothers need friendships to thrive

Missing friends is another factor that makes this pandemic so hard on moms.

27 tweets on pandemic parenting that will make you say ‘yup,​ 100% true’

It's been a year.

Age-appropriate chores, according to a Montessori expert

Practical life activities help children gain coordination and practice independence.

10 fast and easy books to read even when you don’t have a ton of me time

These books are page-turners that will suck you in.

‘Forest kindergarten’ gets kids outside and into nature

The trend is growing in popularity across the country—but what is it?

This new ‘Frida Mom’ ad captures the brutal truths of breastfeeding

Are you ready to feel seen, mama?

This family found 5,000 Fentanyl pills inside their child’s thrift store toy

The parents got more than they bargained for when they bought a Glo Worm doll for their daughter.

Frida Mom’s new breast care products are a breastfeeding mama’s BFF

I won’t parent the same way again after the pandemic is over

It's been a year of "wait and see".

Focus on you

You've got a lot on your mind right now, but we're here to remind you that you deserve to be front and center. Lavish yourself with loving attention right now. Focus your energy on you. No matter what happens in the weeks to come, you are the star of this show—and we are totally star-struck by you.XO, TeamMotherly P.S. Wondering if you can eat something right now? Find out what foods to avoid in pregnancy (and probably start now, just in case!).

And breathe

Never in the history of calming down has anyone ever calmed down by being told to calm down. So, we're not going to suggest calming down, especially when we are talking about possibly being pregnant in a matter of days. However, we are going to tell you to breathe. You are approaching the two-week-wait and it can be agonizing. But you are a marvel and we know you can get through this. Breathe, sleep and hope—we're hoping right along with you. XO, TeamMotherlyP.S. Need to get your mind off trying to conceive? Here's what we're watching right now.

The magic is in you

This week: your period. Next week: Could it be time to make a baby? Remember to take deep breaths, ask questions and most importantly, remember that no matter what happens, you are magic.XO, Diana + TeamMotherly P.S. Need a refresher on the menstrual cycle? Here you go!

Find your North Star ⭐️ —31-month-old

We always say that "perfect" doesn't exist. But what if instead, we redefine what "perfect" means, understanding that everyone is going to have a completely different definition? For us, "perfect" involves a whole lot of mess and a whole lot of love—and that's okay. We take deep breaths and trust that if we stay true to ourselves by following our own North Star, we are creating our "perfect" as we go. And that's imperfectly perfect for us. XO, TeamMotherlyP.S. What's your North Star, mama?

Nothing terrible happening here —29-month-old

2-year-olds get a bad rap. And yeah, they can be intense for sure. But they are also pretty awesome! So join us as we trade the phrase "terrible twos" for "full of energy and big feelings and personality and still incredibly adorable twos." It's a movement. XO, TeamMotherlyP.S. And when those big toddler feelings do flare, remember to take care of yourself, too.

It’s a process—breathe through it

It's funny how the moment you decide you want to be pregnant, every minute that passes feels like it takes forever. I WANT TO BE PREGNANT NOW! We totally get it. Remember (though it's hard) that getting pregnant is a process—and so are pregnancy and motherhood. Try to breathe your way through the discomfort of waiting and trust in the process. You've got this. P.S. Check out these 4 ways to reduce your stress while trying to conceive.