September 2018 Motherly

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Target’s having a huge sale on Halloween costumes for babies + kids! 🎃

Today only, Target has up to 40% off Halloween costumes for the entire family.

Celebrity News

Jessica Simpson is pregnant with baby #3!

"We couldn't be happier," says Simpson.

Marriage & Partnerships

To maintain a happy relationship keep the ‘magic ratio’ in mind

There is a very specific ratio that makes love last.

Life

What moms of kids with invisible disabilities want you to know

I talked to moms of kids with invisible disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Avoidant and Resistive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), hemophilia, and many others, to find out what they wish more people understood about their experiences.

Baby Shopping Guide

10 brain-boosting toys your baby will love

Because the best way our little ones can learn and grow is through play.

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The only 5 pieces you need to create a capsule wardrobe, mama

Mom uniform coming right up.

Motherhood Understood

Brooke on PPD to all-the-time depression

After my son was born, all I wanted was sleep. But I was scared of closing my eyes for fear of something happening to him during that time. I couldn’t shut my mind off from all the irrational thoughts running through it.

Parenting

What every parent should know about attachment theory

At its essence, attachment theory focuses on the emotional bond between caregiver and baby, not just the physical interaction that occurs through feeding, changing diapers, etc.

Life

What goes through my mind when another parent says ‘just wait until…’

If I spent all my time dreading the "wait untils" or worrying about the next difficult thing around the corner, when would I have time to enjoy all the wonderful, amazing, incredible things that a child brings to a parent's life?