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Summer makes me feel like a kid again

Being a mom has opened up my eyes to how magical childhood is by seeing the wonder through theirs.

Updated Jul. 03, 2018

To my baby: This is the last summer you’ll be this little

Weren't we just transitioning you from the bassinet to this crib just yesterday? How is it time for a big boy bed already?

Updated Jul. 02, 2018
woman and baby playing on the slide

One mama’s viral post highlights a surprisingly common slide hazard

Going down on an adult's lap increases a child's risk of leg fractures.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022

7 tips for planning a Montessori-inspired summer vacation

The Montessori way can help your kids feel a sense of normalcy in a new environment.

Updated Mar. 22, 2022

I’m saving summer from the screens this year

Because when I was a kid, summer was an all-senses experience.

Updated Jun. 25, 2018
baby beach essentials

12 Beach day essentials for your baby

Get ready for some fun in the sun with baby.

Updated Feb. 02, 2022
woman looking at her phone and child looking at a bowl in the kitchen

Parents are spending time with their kids—and multitasking—more than ever before

But setting boundaries is good for us as well as our children.

Updated Feb. 02, 2022
child wearing headphone, listening and looking at her phone

16 entertaining podcasts that will reduce your kids’ screen time

Including perfect bedtime stories, science exploration, cool news, and more.

Updated Feb. 02, 2022
woman carrying a child on her back

This mom’s warning about ticks goes viral for a very good reason

What parents need to know about protecting their family from ticks.

Updated Sep. 15, 2022

38 things I want to do this summer—without my kids

I need to make time for adult summer activities, because I have to fill my cup too (with rosé, perhaps?).

Updated Jun. 12, 2018
A family inside a car

15 Montessori-inspired road trip games to play with your kids

Try these activities as an alternative to handing over the iPad to make the long car ride a meaningful part of your vacation.

Updated Jun. 22, 2022

A mama’s guide to saving on the cost of childcare

There are multiple options available.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

Thank you for taking care of my firstborn, sweet teacher

And as his kindergarten teacher, you helped him (and me) make this mammoth transition.

Updated Jun. 08, 2018
alexa penavega and son fishing

Alexa PenaVega’s easy tips for getting your baby outdoors this summer

"Don't be afraid to just go," the Spy Kids star tells Motherly.

Updated Mar. 21, 2023

My toddler’s reaction was the ultimate lesson in having grace

Sometimes our kids are the best teachers.

Updated Feb. 22, 2025
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