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

mom showing baby christmas tree

We took Christmas morning and reserved it just for us

Road trips and plane rides around the holidays were all our kids knew.

2 out of 3 families struggle to find childcare that meets their standards

The number one deal-breaker for parents were childcare facilities in “sketchy” locations.

This was the reality for working moms in 2017

One clear takeaway: To achieve gender equality at work, we need more policies and programs that empower women.

woman lifting up a baby

7 phrases not to say to a foster parent—and why

During my 15 years as a foster parent, I have had the privilege of having over 50 children come to live in my home.

9 phrases *not* to say to a parent with a child diagnosed with autism

Well-meaning questions or statements can actually be quite hurtful for parents going through a diagnosis.

8 reasons my interfaith family celebrates Hanukkah + Christmas together

Our pathway is controversial: not every interfaith couple can or should choose both religions for their children.

It’s science: Being scared of snakes or spiders could be hereditary

Our fear of spiders and snakes is so innate that even babies feel anxious when they see them.

True life: My love-hate relationship with Facebook mom groups

All too quickly, mixed in with all the positives of this Facebook group, came the negative―critical and dramatic.

What to know about the study linking birth control + breast cancer

What to know about the study linking birth control + breast cancer

The more you know, the better able you are to make the right choice for yourself.

The ultrasound tech could probably tell if your baby will be left-handed

The ultrasound tech could probably tell if your baby will be left-handed

Researchers could predict right- or left-handedness at 18 weeks gestation with close to 100% accuracy. 

7 things I’m done comparing myself to other moms about

I’m giving up using other moms as a way of seeing myself. Life is hectic enough without making myself feel bad for not quite being able to button my old jeans yet.

Lullaby Karaoke is All the Rage

Lullaby Karaoke is All the Rage

5 hilariously sweet serenades for baby-to-be.

What Finnish dads are doing right—and how we can all learn from them

Finland is the only developed country where dads spend more time with school-aged kids than moms. That says something.

mom and daughter decorating christmas cookies together- the spirit of christmas

Dear mama—I know being the spirit of Christmas is exhausting

What I’m doing to keep the stress low and the magic abundant.

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