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Mom denied fitting room to breastfeed—her story shows a bigger problem
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A DIY leprechaun trap your kids will actually play with
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Screen-free toys that actually keep my kids busy, according to a seasoned mom of five
These must-haves will get you through those stuck inside days.
I wasn’t a play-on-the-floor kind of mom–until I found this playmat
This yoga mat meets playmat changed our family’s day to day interactions for the better.
Mom demonstrates why ‘power reversal play’ is so important for kids in simple yet powerful video
We’re in love with this fun, easy way to connect with your kiddo.
17 easy Thanksgiving recipes for a memorable holiday meal
Motherly's editorial team shares some of our easy, sure-to-please Thanksgiving recipes.
How to conquer spring cleaning and home organization, with Of Space + Mind
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Don’t do it for the ‘gram—home organization doesn’t have to be perfect
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How I stopped worrying about what my kids ate (or didn’t eat)
I don't do guilt trips. I don't ration treats. I do set guardrails so everyone can make good decisions.
My family of 7 asks for ‘experiences’ instead of ‘things’—here’s how our holidays work
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This dried flower LEGO set makes the perfect Thanksgiving centerpiece
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15 toys that will keep your kids entertained inside *and* outside
They transition seamlessly for indoor play.
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A teacher kept teaching while pumping — and her students’ reaction says a lot about the future of working parents
She clips in her wearable pump, throws on a poncho, and keeps teaching. No drama. No giggles.
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Baby feeding without comparison: 7 reminders for bottle, breast or combo
There is no one right way to feed a baby. These seven gentle reminders help you quiet the noise, protect your mental health and build a feeding plan that fits your real life.
A mother’s body is never “back,” it is moving forward
Your body did something extraordinary. You do not need to rewind it. Here is a gentler, truer way to measure progress after birth, with real talk and research that respects every path.
The slow grief of weaning—and why it’s okay to feel it
Weaning is a real goodbye, not just a feeding change. Here’s what’s happening in your body and heart, how to tell if you need extra support, and gentle ways to mark this transition.
Tuck in your go bag: 10 things veteran moms swear by
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The kids’ brand 2 million moms are quietly obsessing over
Arshiner’s Teddy Bear & Friends Collection isn’t just another round of kids’ clothes—it’s soft, durable, and playful enough to keep up with real childhood chaos. With styles dropping Sept. 15 on Amazon, this might be the rare collection both parents and kids agree on.
Mom denied fitting room to breastfeed—her story shows a bigger problem
“At one point, I also questioned myself—am I doing the right thing by asking them? Am I even allowed to feed in public?”
The Ellavate wagon review: Is an electric-powered stroller wagon really worth it?
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