Second Year, Week 2
AAP recommends breastfeeding for at least 2 years. Here’s how to actually make that happen
Lactation consultants offer their best tips for reaching your extended breastfeeding goals.
50 sensory activities for 1-year-olds to help them learn by playing
Promote brain development and let baby have fun.
What I want my kids to know about real love
Even when it seems like it would just be easier not to. It is always, always worth it.
What does the cow say? —12-month-old
Motherhood is a strength. We say that motherhood is the ultimate superpower. Your toddler? Well he says, "mamamamamamamamamama." (Our favorite word.) One of the best parts of life with your one-year-old is finally getting to hear what's going inside that cute little head. Lots more talking, coming right up!XO, TeamMotherlyP.S. Time to upgrade your diaper bag? We love Pottery Barn Baby's on-the-go bags for busy mamas—so classically styled that nobody will even know they're made for lugging diapers! Fawn Design's diaper bags work as crossbody bags or backpacks for hands free-momming. Both = LOVE. Baby this week: Your growing toddler loves to learn animal names and the sounds they make. Try this: A simple animal names board book provides ample opportunity to teach animal sounds—now go make your best barnyard noises, mama!
Relax, mama: Working mom balance is always a work-in-progress
When did guilt ever make you better at anything?
Want to love your child? Love yourself first, mama
The new normal is that I work when I should be sleeping because it seems like I can’t get enough done during the day.
Your child doesn’t need a perfect mother—just a peaceful one
A “peaceful mama” isn’t a mama that is void of negative feelings.