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Mama

Just. SLEEP. —29-month-old

You've got this. Sleep is one of the great challenges of motherhood. Your bed is so close—yet, so far. If you're doing the 3 am shuffle this week, know this: all bad sleep habits will (one day) come to an end. And coffee is always your friend. ☕️ XO, TeamMotherly P.S. This is how our sleep expert helps her kids to fall asleep—and stay asleep.

Updated Dec. 14, 2022

You’re not a bad mama because you work

Here are five ways to help you get through that guilt.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

What do I want for Christmas this year? Courage

What does a mom with a small tribe to nurture and protect do when nothing in this world feels safe anymore?

Updated Jan. 13, 2022

New mama, you don’t have to ‘cherish every moment’

But I will tell you this...

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Watch the most inspiring viral parenting moments of 2017

In the midst of chaotic days, tantrums and tragedies, we were reminded of what’s most important in life.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Find grace in the chaos of Christmas, mama

The one thing that’s up to you is to find the grace hiding in the corners of the day.

Updated Jan. 13, 2022

*These* were the best parenting hacks in 2017

3. Offer two acceptable choices for your little one—makes them feel empowered and avoids timely arguments.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

*These* are the top baby names to expect in 2018

In the year ahead, we predict a stronger taste for heroic names for both daughters and sons.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

I didn’t wait until I was “ready” for motherhood—and I’ve never been happier

We’re also learning as we go, just as I assume all parents are.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

23 moms share the odd + crazy things they’ve done while sleep-deprived

“My alarm went off on my phone, I placed it against my chest in an attempt to nurse it back to sleep.”—Chelsea Druso

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Happy days ☀️—24-month-old

Things that make us happy: Slobbery toddler kisses, bedtime snuggles, and that time she pooped in the potty all on her own! There's so much joy to be found in this #momlife. This week, may you notice the simple happiness all around. XO, TeamMotherly P.S. Keep it simple: This mom and pediatrician's 10 secrets for happy + healthy kids are too good.

Updated Dec. 14, 2022

I love you, you’re perfect, don’t change —24-month-old

It's amazing what love can do. It can get you up in the middle of the night to look for monsters under the bed. (Nope, no monster there, baby.) It can keep you from gagging when you're cleaning up toddler puke. Again. It can keep you going after the hardest days and encourage you in the longest nights. There's no force on earth stronger than motherly love. XO, TeamMotherly

Updated Dec. 14, 2022

Two is terrific, not terrible♥️—24-month-old

You've got this. Don't listen to the rumors: While two can be trying, it's mostly terrific. Promise. ♥️ Two-year-olds have round little faces, sweet little voices, and a brain full of fun (and okay, mischief). Use this time to hone your positive parenting skills and invest in techniques that will guide your family through good times and bad. But it's mostly just soooo good. XO, TeamMotherly P.S. These 26 phrases really DO help calm an angry child. You're welcome! ✌️

Updated Dec. 14, 2022

I see you!—25-month-old

You’ve got this.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

It’s science: A mother’s touch is one of the best gifts you give your little ones

It turns out that humans have a biological need for touch—especially babies.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Having a second child was not only a gift for me—but my son, too

I felt guilty for everything our first child would lose: The constant attention, the full capacity of our love.

Updated Sep. 30, 2022

9 new ways science proved mamas are amazing in 2017

We rounded up all the articles that put the *ma* in amazing—with science to back up what we already suspected.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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