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

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Walmart is changing how customers check out in its stores–here’s what to know before going

The move comes as other states have recently banned or placed taxes on the use of plastic bags.

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I turned to photography in my darkest moments & it helped me heal

"Capturing my motherhood journey through photos allows me to honor and fall in love with my changes. It allows me to lend grace to this new territory that I am trying to gracefully navigate."

mom working with baby on her lap needing society to start advocating for working moms for equality

This Mother’s Day, give her what she really needs: An advocate

This Mother’s Day, all we want is for companies to do better by moms through active support and advocacy in the workplace. 

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I waited for you

For almost four years, I waited for you. You were just a dream at the beginning. Something I hoped for endlessly.

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I made money from trading in old clothes at Patagonia–here’s how you can, too

You can also save money on like-new Patagonia gear by purchasing items on its Worn Wear site.

Little Sleepies founder Meredith Frenkel

Little Sleepies: The magic (and the mom!) behind the raved-about brand

With a super-dedicated fan base snagging a pair of Little Sleepies can sometimes feel like getting tickets to a Taylor Swift concert. 

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12 ways to have an eco-friendly Mother’s Day

Celebrate your mom *and* Mother Earth this year. Here's how to have a more sustainable Mother's Day, from handmade gifts to outdoor excursions.

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On infertility

To the momma that is struggling: You are not alone. I've been there.

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I just left teaching: Here are 5 things that will stick with me forever

After a decade of teaching, I’ve realized: once a teacher, always a teacher.

mother smiles after c-section - hypnobirthing for c-section

How I used hypnobirthing for my planned C-section

People having C-sections are deserving of a positive birth experience, too.

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A case for retiring the birthday party goodie bag

I love to throw birthday parties but continue to wonder, are goodie bags really worth it for moms already stretched so thin?

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My 5-year-old asked to go plant-based: This is what we learned

If your child would like to make a similar choice, here are tips and takeaways from our experience as we supported our daughter in her meat-free journey.

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My son has autism: Here are 5 things you can do to help families like ours thrive

I believe that people are inherently good, and any missteps when dealing with autism come from people with good intentions just not sure what to do or say.

mom teaching her child sustainable habits by using Stasher bags

I made these simple sustainable tweaks to my family’s lifestyle—and we’re happier for it

Here’s how simple changes in your daily routine can create a big impact for your children and the world they live in.

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