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Why we are doing nothing this summer

We're tired of chores, tired of schedules and places to be, tired of pressure, and tired of unrealistic expectations.

Updated Dec. 22, 2021

My perfect summer day involves cleaning out our closets—no, really

For me, self-care means a guilt-free day to purge my head + home and make room for summer

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

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
baby wearing fourth of july themed sunglasses- baby's first 4th of july

17 must-know tips to survive your first 4th of July with a baby

A 4th of July survival guide by moms, for moms.

Updated Jun. 28, 2025

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
working mom with two kids at her feet

Why summer is the most stressful season for me as a working mom

I don't have the option of putting my job on hold for two months, but it's also unreasonable for my kids to spend huge chunks of the day in silence so I can work like I'm used to.

Updated Jun. 07, 2023

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
man carrying his child in a pool

This viral video proves why pool safety with kids require layers of protection

His 2-year-old scaled the closed and locked ladder gate very quickly.

Updated Feb. 02, 2022
little girl eating ice cream and wearing sunglasses

I’m ready to enjoy summer with my kiddo—the last one he’ll ever be this little

We'll eat the ice cream they scoop for us, get our hair wet in the pool with them, paint and craft alongside them and laugh at the jokes and silliness they surprise us with.

Updated Jan. 14, 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
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
mom putting sunscreen on a little girl

8 summer skincare myths debunked

How to keep your child's skin safe this summer, mama.

Updated Feb. 14, 2022

True life: Summer stresses me out as a mama

I feel so much pressure to make it magical for my family.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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