Posts by Stephanie Jones, Author at Motherly
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Stephanie Jones

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When your tween’s world suddenly gets bigger: a mom-to-mom field guide

Your tween is stretching for more freedom, more friends, and more say. Here is a warm, practical guide to help you set loving limits while growing their independence.

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The art of balancing motherhood, workhood and selfhood

In motherhood you can love your kids wholeheartedly and still protect the parts of you that make you, you. Here is a practical, judgment-free guide to keeping both.

Parents letting toddler romp around before bedtime so he can get his energy out

The power family rituals in life

Simple, repeatable family rituals lower stress, boost connection, and help kids feel safe. Here is how to build a rhythm that works in real life.

Mom taking a break from work to snuggle with her kid and take a cat nap

15 daily practices that protect mom’s energy

You deserve to feel like yourself, not just what is left at the end of everyone else’s needs. These simple, repeatable practices help you protect your energy so you can show up for your family and for you.

Mom and her child sitting and playing together in modern Bohemian-style living room

How mothers carry both grief and joy at once

Motherhood is full of grief and joy at the same time. Here is how to hold both, honor what hurts, and still make room for what is good.

Parents in festively-decorated house celebrating adoption anniversary with their child

What adoption shows us about chosen family

Adoption is one path many families take to love and belonging. Here is what it can teach all of us about building chosen family with care, clarity, and lifelong commitment.

Mom holding her newborn baby boy while trying to show him a toy that makes sound

6 postpartum truths that no one prepares you for

You are not doing it wrong. Postpartum is a season of change that touches your body, mind, relationships and routines. Here is what to expect and how to make it gentler.

postpartum friendships; New mom with her two kids at friend's house having dinner

Why postpartum friendships can feel like lifelines

In the wild, wonderful blur after birth, the right people can hold you together. Here is why new mom friendships feel so essential and how to find, build, and protect them.

Mom standing behind her tween child who is texting friends

9 habits moms lean on during tween friendship drama

Tween friendships can be intense, fast-changing, and confusing. 9 steady habits help you stay calm, protect your relationship, and coach your child with confidence.

Sleep training mom leaning down to kiss her baby before nap time

The unseen labor of baby sleep training

Getting a baby to sleep is not just about a schedule or a method. It is a marathon of decisions, logistics, emotions, and middle-of-the-night math that rarely gets noticed

Career break mom sitting on the floor working on laptop while her kid lays on couch with arm around her

Why career breaks don’t erase ambition

Stepping away for caregiving, health, or sanity is not the end of a career story. It can be the chapter that sharpens your purpose and sets you up for sustainable growth.

Baby climbing on wooden equipment resembling a rock wall ramp

How moms accept the timing of their child’s milestones—and why they shouldn’t be worried

Growing up is not a race. Here is how to trust your child milestone and timelines, quiet the comparison spiral, and know when to seek extra support.

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