Posts by Justine Lorelle LoMonaco, Author at Motherly
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Justine Lorelle LoMonaco

Justine Lorelle LoMonaco is a wife, mama, and Motherly's Brand Editor. She blogs at Stop Me if You've Heard This One, or you can follow her on Instagram here.

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When kids call for mom nonstop, this dad knew exactly what to do

In the reel, Mom is working, cooking, or maybe just sitting down for 90 seconds of peace, and the kids are calling her nonstop.

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Why a little boy’s garbage truck birthday shows the power of raising kids to value every job

When a toddler's birthday wish is a garbage truck, it's more than a cute moment—it's a lesson in empathy, connection, and the value of every job.

New data shows moms carry the ‘invisible work’ of family life

“Moms plan 72.6% of everything—and parents can barely plan dinner.”

The “window of enjoyment” in parenting: One mom’s honest take

From sweet baby snuggles to being a ‘complete embarrassment’'—a mom's real talk on the parenting timeline.

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If your kids act worse around you, there might be a (very good) reason why

For every moment at her worst, she always makes it up to me with a thousand of her at her very, very best.

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Yes, my 2-year-old does chores

I’m teaching her responsibility all with the goal of ultimately showing her that families (and communities) work best when everyone does their part.

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Trending now: Greenery in your baby’s room

We rounded up our favorite examples to inspire your own decor.

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8 must-have products to help mamas and babies survive winter

Must-haves for chilly bedtimes, stuffy noses and freezing trips to the store.

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