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Help your toddler explore new foods and flavors with Motherly’s toddler nutrition resources, featuring tips and advice from real mamas.

little girl doing ballet in front of a tablet

The half-hour my toddler and I look forward to every week

We sing, dance and bond even more than I expected.

Updated Jan. 19, 2022

No added sugars for kids under 2, per new guidelines

The U.S. government released its first dietary guidelines for infants and toddlers.

Updated Jan. 20, 2022
toddler standing on an ottoman

An ode to the wild child

They are doing things differently, not caring what other people think. They're carving out their own place in this world. They're marching to the beat of their own drum.

Updated Sep. 23, 2022

Viral video of a baby breastfeeding using a Barbie

“When you’re hungry and mommy is busy with the big brothers.” :…

Updated May. 03, 2023
little girl playing in a bedroom

Toddlers need 3 hours of physical activity per day

If you have a toddler that loves to run wild and free…

Updated May. 03, 2023
child crying on a bed

How I finally learned to deal with—and accept—my child’s tantrums

This simple realization made dealing with my son's tantrums so much easier.

Updated Jan. 21, 2022
little girl sleeping in her car seat - booster seat

Before you continue using your booster seat, read this

Children under 40 pounds should not be using them. Here's why.

Updated Sep. 29, 2022
collage of products needed for an at home movie theater

We created an at-home movie theater for our toddler (and it was so easy)

If we can't go to the movies, then we'll have the movies come to us with an at-home movie theater.

Updated May. 20, 2022

15 boredom-busting indoor toys + activities for children

Between weather and quarantine you'll likely be spending hours upon hours inside with your kids. Of course you're worried about health and safety—but you're probably also thinking about how in the world to entertain your little one for an extended period of time.

Updated Nov. 19, 2020

I’m done feeling guilty for my child’s pandemic screen time

I'm tired of shaming myself over it, and also I'm just tired. I'm really tired.

Updated Nov. 04, 2021
mom and daughter snuggling

You will always be their safe space, mama

You are their haven. Their harbor. Their sanctuary, their peace. You are comfort. Deep breaths. Hugs and back rubs. You're a resting place, a nightmare chaser, a healer. You are the calm within their storm. You are their mother.

Updated Sep. 29, 2022
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