Posts by Christina Marfice, Author at Motherly
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Christina Marfice

Olivia Munn and John Mulaney new baby

Olivia Munn and John Mulaney welcome their second baby via surrogate

"I am so proud of my little plum, my little dragon for making the journey to be with us."

Updated Sep. 23, 2024
Eva Mendez headshot

Eva Mendes says she feels ‘lost’ now that her daughters are older

"Who am I now after the kids can survive on their own?"

Updated Sep. 23, 2024
Mom asks about neighbors' scary Halloween decorations

Mom goes viral for complaining about her neighborhood’s scary Halloween decorations

"In a neighborhood with children, why decorate your home with such horror?"

Updated Sep. 20, 2024
sick child laying on the couch while mom feels forehead flu in kids

CDC warns flu deaths in children spiked amid decline in vaccinations

The 2023-24 flu season had one of the highest child death rates ever.

Updated Sep. 19, 2024
New mom with crying baby

U.S. moms lose an average of $9,500 thanks to unpaid maternity leave

A new survey found that over half of parents take unpaid parental leave.

Updated Sep. 19, 2024
Pregnant woman looking out window

Study shows just how much pregnancy affects the brain—and it’s more than previously thought

The study is our first glimpse of the "neurobiological transition" that occurs during pregnancy.

Updated Sep. 18, 2024
Target store

8-year-old girl steals family’s car and goes on a 25-minute joyride to Target

"We did let her finish her Frappuccino. We're not mean."

Updated Sep. 18, 2024
Shy little girl holding a stuffed teddy bear

Mom advises friend to stop hosting playdates until foster daughter is ‘ready’ for them

"Someone needs to tell her that she can’t have other kids over if that’s how her kid behaves.'"

Updated Sep. 17, 2024
Dr. Becky Instagram reel

Dr. Becky has 3 genius ways for parents to respond to rudeness and talking back

"These will help you de-escalate the situation, and immediately set you on the path for a positive interaction with your kid."

Updated Sep. 17, 2024
family on devices

Study shows parents who are on their phones too much have kids with lower language aptitude

"We know that when screens are in use—either by a parent or a child—there is less talking, teaching and reading."

Updated Sep. 15, 2024
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