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

Breast pump bags

9 breast pump bags you can carry well beyond your pumping days

The right bag will help you stay organized and can even double as a work bag to keep your daily needs streamlined and easy to carry.

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The dangers of #DivorceGoals

Divorce is tricky. Divorce with kids involved is even trickier.

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Mom shares tip for what to do with kids’ old or damaged clothes and mismatched socks

Reusing or donating old clothes does a lot more for the planet than many people think. 

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I just want to sit

From the minute I open my eyes to well after the kids are in bed—I’m doing something, or thinking about doing something.

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Mom shares simple, eco-friendly hack to clean the inside of your microwave

“Try this easy eco clean tip and clean your microwave in a few minutes.”

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Tips and ideas for how to travel more sustainably with kids

Yes, it's entirely possible to prioritize the planet with children in tow.

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I’m learning a second language to connect with my child—here’s why

This is what we do to love our children: We choose to enter their world and remind them of how much they enrich ours.

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5 simple ways to head back to school sustainably

Have a more sustainable back-to-school season with these tips and tricks that reduce waste, save money, and protect the planet.

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Why being pregnant after a difficult first pregnancy has me on high alert

The realities of being pregnant for a second time remind me where I’ve been and where I could find myself again.

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As the backpacks get bigger, so does everything else

As our children grow, we too evolve as parents, growing and changing together.

Mother talking to her teen daughter while having tea at home - parenting young adults

Parenting young adults is a whole new level of parenthood

My best mothering move is encouraging her to listen to her body and trust her intuition.

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Mom shares cleaning hacks that use mere shaving cream to tackle messes

“I’ve tried this, and it definitely works on mirrors in the bathroom.”

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There’s no such thing as holding your baby ‘too much’

You are not wrong if you want to parent in a way that is different from others.

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