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Motherly’s 2024 State of Motherhood Report

“As we approach this election year, it is clear that mothers’ voices…

Updated Mar. 28, 2025
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Mass retailers have pulled weighted infant sleepwear from shelves due to safety concerns

Pediatric health experts and lawmakers alike are concerned about the safety of weighted infant sleepwear.

Updated May. 03, 2024
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I got my 7-year-old a therapist—and it helped my own anxiety, too

My daughter’s anxiety looked different than mine, however I could see it sneaking into the nooks and crannies of her life.

Updated Apr. 29, 2024
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Parenting coach shares insightful tips on how to develop self-esteem in children under 5

By the age of 5, a child’s self-concept is already developed.

Updated Jun. 18, 2024
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7 simple ways to make sustainable, eco-conscious changes at home

Caring for our kids’ futures means caring for the environment they will inherit.

Updated Apr. 18, 2024
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Hindsight: What I wish I would have known as a first-time parent

Let your intuition be your guide because there is no one-size-fits-all solution.

Updated Apr. 17, 2024
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Unpopular opinion: I use AI to help me parent 

The uncertainty of how artificial intelligence might impact our future has made…

Updated Apr. 08, 2024
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Learning and growing alongside my child, a musician on the autism spectrum

For a kid who was never invited to a birthday party growing up, Spenser has now found his place in the music community. It changed his life. And mine.

Updated Apr. 05, 2024
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Parents who play with their kids are more creative in the workplace, study finds

Yep, even more research shows how supporting working parents is good for business.

Updated Apr. 04, 2024
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How to encourage your kid to practice their instrument, according to music education experts

The struggle is real. But should your kid change instruments or quit music altogether? Here’s how to tell.

Updated Mar. 29, 2024
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My 10-year-old daughter asked if she was fat, and it gutted me

I looked my daughter right in her sweet little eyes and told her what I wish I’d known at a much younger age: the truth.

Updated Mar. 28, 2024
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Jennifer Garner bites her tongue when it comes to these parenting phrases

When it comes to raising teens, the mom of three says she sometimes has to “sit on her hands.”

Updated Mar. 29, 2024
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What do moms want for Mother’s Day? To be left completely alone

It's time to talk about why we just want to be left alone.

Updated May. 20, 2024
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Neurodiverse teens face challenges in romantic relationships: Here’s how to support them

Learning to navigate romantic relationships is difficult for everyone, but being neurodiverse can add an extra layer of challenge.

Updated Mar. 26, 2024
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Confident moms raise confident kids, says an author and expert

Lydia Fenet shares her top 3 tips to raising confident kids.

Updated Mar. 27, 2024
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Breastfeeding is a marathon—and women’s bodies pay the price

We love our babies more than anything, and sometimes we feel like we have to sacrifice ourselves in order to prove our devotion.

Updated Aug. 14, 2024
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How to talk to a teenager—and get them to talk to you

There's so much in the world that can be unpleasant to talk about, but it's almost always worse to leave things unsaid.

Updated Mar. 22, 2024
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