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What went viral this week: A mom gets her doctorate + a BFF photoshoot

Here are the stories that made us smile this week.

I vow to always be present with my children

They say the days are long, but the years are short. No statement has held more truth to me as a mother than this one.

These powerful viral photos prove feeding a baby is beautiful no matter how you do it

Breast, bottle or tube, mama's love is the best supplement.

All the new photos of Baby Archie in South Africa 😍

He's so cute.

The system to support motherhood is currently broken—it’s time to fix it

Motherly is demanding change on behalf of America's moms.

These 9 products will help you sleep better during pregnancy, mama

Get ready for some much needed zzz's.

How to make a small space look larger, according to an interior designer

Minimalism is key, mama.

I feel guilty for all the things my second-born doesn’t get

There are so many things you can't do (at least not with the same time and attention) for baby #2 that you did the first time around.

I wasn’t prepared for the rollercoaster of emotions having a NICU baby would bring

I had to learn how to feel all my emotions as a NICU mama

Head to Walmart.com for savings on items that help you multitask, mama

5 ways parents can help fight climate change—now

Greta Thunberg gave an impassioned speech at the United Nations Climate Action Summit this week, and her words hit many parents right in the heart.

The Willow pump just got even better with a reusable milk container!

Bye bye bags.

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Becoming Mama: An Experiential Event for Pregnancy + Postpartum

Motherly's Becoming Mama event is an experiential and informative full-day event for new moms and moms-to-be, exploring all three trimesters of pregnancy—plus postpartum!

Kathleen on believing her scary thoughts were normal

"Talking can lead to help which can lead to life changing treatments."

Here’s why I don’t want to ‘blend’ my families

Classifying my family as "complicated" is an understatement.

5 fall adventures made even better with babywearing

Explore while keeping baby safe and happy.

9 reasons to read aloud to older kids, mama

Research shows that continued reading aloud after age 5 (and well beyond) improves reading and listening skills and academic performance.

50 easy fall crafts to do with toddlers right now

What's on your family's autumn bucket list, mama?

Our family shares a bathroom, and I wouldn’t have it any other way

This bathroom is where our family bonds. It's where major boo-boos are healed and potty milestones celebrated. It's where we learn the most about life and each other.