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Life

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

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How to be a good dad, from a grateful daughter

"The gift of a great dad has shaped who I am as a parent and a person."

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My daughter’s friend betrayed her. Here’s how we handled it

Sometimes, kids need to be given the opportunity to correct their mistakes and learn from them. And sometimes, that looks like allowing them to learn right from wrong in a way that’s constructive and not punishing.

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I did IVF and launched a business at the same time. Here’s what I learned about being a working mom

"Sure, starting a company doesn’t come with needles and hormones. Fertility treatments don’t come with engineering brainstorms or shipping delays. But at their core, both of these difficult yet rewarding life experiences have taught me so much about myself and our resiliency as humans."

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What it really means to “win” in youth sports

“We aren’t raising baseball players. We’re raising men.”

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What I wish I knew about being a mom of two

That inner mom voice isn’t whispering anymore; it’s talking loud and clear now.

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We shouldn’t feel the need to apologize for kids acting like kids

I’m going to let my kid be a kid. I’m going to let him make messes—perhaps even encourage them. I’m going to let him make noise—and sometimes join in.

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Things not to say to moms of a big family

Questions not to ask to your busy mom friend with many kids.

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I had a baby before my friends—and I wasn’t prepared for everything I was going to miss out on

I didn't want to leave my baby's side, but I also was yearning for some me-time with my friends.

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I’m celebrating breastfeeding awareness month—and it’s not to shame formula moms

I am celebrating because this is the best decision that I could have made for myself and my child—but I honor and respect the decisions that other mamas have made for themselves and their children. 

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Husbands, *this* is why we need you to take more pictures of us

We need you to take more pictures that are unasked for, that allows us to see what being a mother looks like through someone else's eyes.

boy mom

To the people who assume raising boys is wild and messy—it is, and it’s perfect

Being a boy mom has completely and forever changed my filter of which I view the world.

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To the mama still trying to chase her dreams

Motherhood does not have to be the altar at which you sacrifice your joy for other things outside of being a mama. Because your role as a mother and your passions can coexist.

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I hosted a motherhood gathering—and it was a life-altering experience

My heart is truly full to have been able to share space with other mamas and their little ones.

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16 Barbiecore-inspired products to boost your mood and freshen your vibe

From bubblegum-hued baby gear to date-night worthy holographic pumps, pink is the new black.

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