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

The 5 most unexpected, beautiful lessons from my 5 years of motherhood

The lessons from parenting aren’t always easy, but they will change the ways we engage with the world.

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I was scared working would hurt my kids, but it actually saved us

Because of work, my children thrive, I thrive and we’re able to live the simple, focused life we love.

Best Maternity Swimwear

Your bump make a splash in style with one of these swimsuits.

My inner adult said ‘no’ to playing in the rain. I’m glad I didn’t listen to her.

Sometimes parenting is about embracing “yes” instead of always saying “no.”

Too many business ideas + too little time? Here’s your game plan

Too many business ideas + too little time? Here’s your game plan

Remember this Russian proverb: “If you chase two rabbits you will not catch either one.”

To the mama caught between selfless and selfish

Are children a blessing? Yes. Do I love my kid? Yes. Do I want to be a good mom? Yes. Do I want a vacation already? Yes.

Stop saying you don’t have time and start owning your life

Don’t stay stuck where you’re at. There’s not a single admirable person in history who lived that way, and it’s not good enough for you.

My birth didn’t go as planned—but that turned out to be just the lesson I needed

What happens when you’re a planner, but your birth doesn’t go as expected? You learn + grow.

Don’t worry about whether the kids will remember your vacations—because you will

Of course the kids aren’t going to remember in infancy or as a toddler, but you will. You will remember the smiles on their faces...

If I don’t teach my son to respect the planet, who will? ?

When it comes to saving the planet, the little things add up.

To the women who have lifted me up: Thank you

We all have the power to make another woman feel substantial. Let’s choose to support, inspire + empower each other.

8 tips for the working mama worried about separation anxiety

4. Talk baby what to expect—even if it’s just for your sake

How you + your partner can always be on the same team—even in times of conflict

Based on research, this powerful method can transform barriers of hurt and misunderstanding into bridges of connection.

Hello, Eloise! The reason your great-grandparents’ names are staging comebacks

There’s a totally fascinating reason so many babies seem to be named after their parents’ great-grandparents.

What my marriage needed: ‘date nights’ with couple friends

We are more whole and alive because of our couplefriends—and it all started with just one dinner invitation.

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