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.
Here are five ways to help you get through that guilt.
What does a mom with a small tribe to nurture and protect do when nothing in this world feels safe anymore?
But I will tell you this...
In the midst of chaotic days, tantrums and tragedies, we were reminded of what’s most important in life.
The one thing that’s up to you is to find the grace hiding in the corners of the day.
3. Offer two acceptable choices for your little one—makes them feel empowered and avoids timely arguments.
In the year ahead, we predict a stronger taste for heroic names for both daughters and sons.
It makes a huge difference.
We’re also learning as we go, just as I assume all parents are.
“My alarm went off on my phone, I placed it against my chest in an attempt to nurse it back to sleep.”—Chelsea Druso
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.
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
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! ✌️
It turns out that humans have a biological need for touch—especially babies.
I felt guilty for everything our first child would lose: The constant attention, the full capacity of our love.
We rounded up all the articles that put the *ma* in amazing—with science to back up what we already suspected.