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Life

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

This Christmas, we’re giving our son the 3 items he asked for—and that’s it

I thought that maybe his small list was a fluke, a one-time occurrence, but I was wrong.

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Prince George’s school bans BFFs: Smart or impractical?

The little royal’s school encourages kids to cultivate multiple relationships instead of obsessing over one BFF.

True life: I used to be a maternal gatekeeper

I was quick to show him the “right” way to bounce her and I just rocked her to sleep myself because it was easier.

How to make mornings a calm start to your family’s day

As a mother, I know that my mood and demeanor are impactful on the people around me. This is especially true for my small children.

How to hit ‘reset’ when you’re having a bad day with your kids

Do-overs are verbal acknowledgments of situations gone awry with a request for remediation. Put simply, they are requests for grace.

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Please don’t ask me if I’m breastfeeding

No woman should ever be ashamed of her choices to feed her child, no matter what the reason is.

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To my husband: I may not always say it, but—I need you and I’m so grateful for you

I need your long, warm hug after a draining day of messes and meltdowns, dirty diapers and dishes.

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How to Plan a Last-Minute Holiday Trip with Kids

NYC mama Dikla Goren shows us how it’s done.

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Chip Gaines’ advice for working parents will put your heart at ease

OF COURSE Chip Gaines has an awesome perspective on work-life balance.

It feels like rejection when your baby prefers the bottle, says Jenny Mollen

Comedian Jenny Mollen just got real about her son’s nipple preference.

My 8 steps to becoming a better mama in the New Year

It’s not perfection I’m aiming for, but improvement.

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Guide your children with these 10 healthy marriage habits

Role modeling is one of the most powerful tools you have in guiding your child.

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