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Life

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

My mom friends are my rocks—here are 5 essential qualities I look for

There is no one else, not even my adoring partner, who understands the emotional roller coaster that is daily life with small children.

woman with her head in her hands

The mental load of motherhood is what I didn’t fully expect

It’s no wonder we’re tired. We feel ALL THE THINGS, and it’s utterly exhausting.

The awesome husband checklist: Before vs. after kids ✅

Before kids: Confesses his love for me. After kids: Says, “I will clean up this puke.”

How a Chef Pumps at Work

Not all breastfeeding mom journeys look the same.

Once and for all: Having a working mom doesn’t hurt kids, research shows

The benefits kids receive from working or home-based parents basically equal out.

The top 9 nursery items on Amazon that parents are loving right now

Adding to the shopping cart like ✔️✔️✔️

Today was the magical unicorn mom day I really, really needed

Everything lined up so nicely—everyone was in happy moods, there was lots of cooperation, people listened, plans worked, the weather was perfect, etc.

How much I gained in two pregnancies

The next time you look in the mirror, remember, you are so very lucky to have gained so much.

To the mama who recently stopped breastfeeding

Congrats to you! Because whether you hit your goals or not—in my eyes (and hopefully yours, too) you succeeded.

How I kissed my mommy guilt goodbye

And focused on what REALLY matters.

I’m not a better mom than you because of my lifestyle. (And vice-versa.)

“I had a great mom because she only fed us organic food.” — No adult ever

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