Posts by Angela Elias, Author at Motherly
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Angela Elias

Child holding a fidget spinner

Your child’s meltdowns may be clues to their sensory needs

What if, instead of asking “How do I stop this behavior?” we asked, “What is this behavior trying to tell me?” A pediatric OT breaks it all down.

Women playing with water hose in the backyard

Why I’m opening my home instead of my wallet this summer

Instead of treating my house as the place I retreat to between activities, I've started treating it as the destination.

sunscreen with pump and handle on a colorful beach blanket

The sunscreen I buy in bulk that works for my entire family

It glides on like a lightweight lotion and doesn't leave a white cast.

Colorful Easter eggs laying on top of a basket with fake grass

Cool Whip-dyed Easter eggs offer an artsy, edible twist to the classic method

These marbled, vibrantly-colored eggs not only look cool—they're also safe to eat.

Ingredients for Trader Joe's Kung Pao chicken with noodles and broccoli on countertop

A 5-ingredient Trader Joe’s dinner that rivals Chinese takeout

We all need an SOS dinner in our back pocket for weeknights when we just can't.

A leprechaun trap sitting on a rattan table

A DIY leprechaun trap your kids will actually play with

Watch the tissue box come crashing down when the pot of gold chocolate coins is lifted.

pink cutting board with sliced lemons

This plant-based dishwasher-friendly cutting board is saving my meal prep

If you're anxious about microplastics being an extra ingredient, Material's The MK Free Board is worth trying.

three kids watching a tablet together and laughing

This customizable flowchart helps my kids manage their own screen time

It’s the most thoughtful, collaborative, and well-organized approach we’ve ever tried.

boy laying on bed holding a Moonbuddy device

This screen-free handheld device helps my son self-regulate

Watching him turn to his Moonbuddy in moments when he’s feeling frustrated, upset, or burned out at the end of a school day is incredibly gratifying.

Boy playing Nintendo Switch on a bed

How my family’s 6-month digital detox taught me to embrace screens without shame

Learning to view screens as morally neutral tools, changed my life.

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