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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.

The pressure to exclusively breastfeed is hurting mothers’ mental health

Research shows there's a link between mothers with negative breastfeeding experiences and symptoms of depression.

Saying ‘breast is best’ oversimplifies a complicated issue for mothers

It makes mothers feel guilty unnecessarily.

Michelle Williams’ powerful Emmy speech is inspiring working moms everywhere

She makes a call for equal pay—and we're here for it.

I thought the NICU was only for preemies, but I was wrong

I was told he needed to go to the neonatal intensive care unit. I was confused, as I thought the NICU was only for preemies and my son was full term.

This mascara will make you look more awake (no matter how little sleep you got)

Calling all tired mamas.

Eva Mendes on the realities of parenting: It’s so hard + so wonderful

She gets it.

Meditations for your fourth trimester

Inhale confidence and exhale doubt. You've got this, mama. And we're here to help.