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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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I’m a military wife and mom—and I’m so lucky

As hard as this lifestyle can be, the level of pride I feel for the men and women of the Armed Forces is off-the-charts.

How peaceful parenting saved our parenthood

Things are different now. Not perfect—not even remotely close. And not even always good. Sometimes we still have bad moments. And by moments I mean days. And by days I mean weeks. But still, mostly better.

Here’s what Joanna Gaines’ Thanksgiving table will look like

There are two things I think truly welcome the season of entertaining: good food and a set dining table.

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My husband is gone a lot, but I am NOT a single mom

What I want to tell you most about having a husband who is gone a lot is this: It is harder on him than it is on me.

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How RSV changed the way I parent

RSV stands for respiratory syncytial virus and I didn't know what I didn't know.

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Why Knock-off Baby Gear is Dangerous

5 reasons you should steer clear of those non-brand names.

It’s completely quiet when my kids are at school—and that’s exactly what I need

These long stretches of solitude help recalibrate my body and mind.

Family wearing matching holiday clothes

What to wear in holiday photos: 4 coordinating looks for the entire family

If you're not a fan of matching outfits, having coordinated looks can help you achieve the perfect picture.

Women (and mothers) made history in the midterms 👏

A record number of women are headed to congress.

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