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Life

Conquer mom life with Motherly’s honest, opinionated advice and recommendations, from what to watch to what to wear.

Getting a puppy made me realize that we’re definitely done having kids

I'd expected that my new puppy would fill a baby-shaped hole in my life, but instead, she gently revealed that perhaps, babyhood wasn't all that appealing to me anymore.

baby with a wubby pacifier

My baby is no longer a baby

When my son finally stopped using his pacifier I knew I was saying goodbye to his last bits of babyhood.

collage of baby products

These are the 19 products every twin parent needs

I've got twins and a toddler at home, and without these things it would've been even more stressful.

More states + counties require people to wear masks in public

In Miami, Florida, city employees are now issuing civil infractions for those not wearing face masks in public.

My two kids need two different types of parenting—and it took me a while to realize that

My oldest is neurodiverse. My youngest neurotypical. They both need me in different ways.

Our children are growing up straddling two different cultures—and it’s not always easy

Our child is not just one of us. He is both of us. He is both our cultures. And as a family, we are both cultures together.

Anjie and Ash teething necklaces, a must-have teether

The stylish accessory every mama with a teething baby needs

As a mama who's cruised through this phase a few times already and made it to the other side, I've realized there's nothing more appreciated than a friend who says "I see you, and it gets easier. I promise."

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