Remember the little things

By Motherly October 26, 2021

When you feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or defeated, remember mama—even on your toughest days, there are little wins to celebrate ️?

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You will always be their safe space, mama

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The bittersweet reality of motherhood is: If you do a good job, one day they won’t need you

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‘When does motherhood get easier?’

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This brilliant piece of parenting advice helped me avoid marital spats in early motherhood

Now, it's the one thing I always share with new parents.

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Love, Marriage

A letter to my pregnant self before I had a child with a disability

I am writing to you from the years ahead because I have a few things that I need to say to you—a few things you need to hear.

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Disability, Health, Pregnancy

I’m not pregnant anymore, but my body is broken

This culture does not make it easy to be a woman, let alone a postpartum one. For godssake, let us have postpartum, too.

March 17, 2022

Essays, Postpartum, Postpartum bodies

It’s a wave

When you feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or defeated, remember mama—even on your toughest…

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Your ordinary life is extraordinary, mama

When you feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or defeated, remember mama—even on your toughest…

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They’ll always need your love

When you feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or defeated, remember mama—even on your toughest…

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When you feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or defeated, remember mama—even on your toughest…

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75 activities to cherish while your child is still little

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Parenting advice, Parenting styles, Play, Positive parenting

Birth is just the beginning

When you feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or defeated, remember mama—even on your toughest…

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Actress Eva Amurri’s talks ‘biggest parenting fail’: Her infant daughter rolled off the changing table

"You just really have to forgive yourself and move forward."

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Entertainment, Eva amurri, Safety

Real Housewives’ Teddi Mellencamp opens up about her 4-month-old’s neurosurgery

And fellow mamas are showing support.

July 8, 2020

Entertainment

I saved a lot of energy by letting go of trying to ‘fix’ everything

My mantra now is radical acceptance. It's radical because, for me, it means defiantly and unequivocally accepting what my anxious mind tells me is unacceptable—the messy, the imperfect, the difficult.

March 10, 2020

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Life

Dear mama of little kids: I promise it gets better

It's hard to imagine; I really really get it.

February 21, 2020

Motherly product, Second year, week 42

Life

A promise to my son on his first birthday

I promise to make you self-sufficient. You should be able to look after yourself—cook, clean, feed yourself, do your laundry and even sew on the odd button that comes off your best formal shirt the night before an important meeting.

August 16, 2019

Baby’s first birthday, First birthday

Parenting

Motherhood is: Feeling sad that your child needs you less, but so happy to watch them soar

Yes, you are growing so fast―but, really, I wouldn't want it any other way. Because seeing you become the person you are is magical.

June 28, 2019

Disney, Products, Time is fleeting with kids, Watching kids grow up

Toddler Milestones

I look at my 2-year-old and think, ‘Wait, weren’t you just a baby?’

She was just starting to babble and say ‘Mama’ like, a couple of weeks ago, wasn’t it?

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Child development, Essays, Play, Positive parenting, Toddler behavior

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Why Moms Are Calling This High Chair + Toddler Tower a Parenting Game-Changer

The All-in-One High Chair and Toddler Tower That Simplifies Mealtime and More

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Baby Health

Baby skin care questions answered by a pediatric dermatologist: Eczema, acne, & more

Eczema, acne, breakouts—oh my!

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Affiliate, Health

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Breastfeeding is hard―but these 3 products are changing the game

Support, convenience, and comfort every step of the way.

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This brilliant hack turns your favorite memories into thoughtful holiday gifts

Turn your cherished moments into personalized gifts with Amazon Photos and Shutterfly, the perfect way to surprise loved ones this holiday season.

October 22, 2024

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Going to Music Together® classes is a bonding experience to cherish forever

There’s nothing like the warm feeling when you and your child sing a favorite song together…

July 23, 2024

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4 cozy at-home date night ideas (for after the kids go to bed)

We have not given up on romance.

December 14, 2020

Marriage, Movies

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Red before bed: The sleep hack you need to know, according to a mom neuroscientist

Bedtime just got a whole lot dreamier with the Sunset Baby Soother.

August 1, 2023

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We found the world’s softest diapers at Target. Have you tried Millie Moon yet?

92% of parents agree these are the softest diapers around.

October 17, 2022

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Here’s how to avoid the back-to-school lunch slump this year

From sandwiches to sliders to snacks, Dave’s Killer Bread® makes school lunch prep creative—and easy.

July 29, 2024

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The new clean (and cute!) diaper brand mamas are switching to

And they're under $8 a pack!

June 22, 2020

Diapers, Noquin

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10 Mother’s Day gift ideas for every mom in your life

If you find yourself searching for gift ideas that will tell her how amazing she is and encourage her to take a break and practice some much-needed self-care, but you don’t know where to start, we’re here to help.

April 5, 2023

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These genius toys double as learning tools for toddlers about to start preschool

When you feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or defeated, remember mama—even on your toughest…

November 16, 2023

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News

Toddler sees his senior dog shivering—what he does next will melt your heart

Michelle Nunez, a mother from southern Texas, shared the clip on TikTok, showcasing her 3-year-old son’s loving act towards their 13-year-old Maltese mix, Rambo.

January 30, 2025

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News

Breastfeeding is a full-time job—and this viral TikTok gets it

That mythical "two to three-hour" break between feeds? It's more like an hour when you factor in feeding time, burping, changing, and getting your baby settled.

January 30, 2025

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News

Mom’s brilliant hack for picky eaters has TikTok cheering—and parents taking notes

"Welcome to my new series that I just made up making my picky eater of a son make all of his own food."

January 29, 2025

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News

Horizon Organic milk recall: 19,000+ cases pulled

Horizon Organic Dairy has initiated a voluntary recall of specific batches of its Shelf-Stable (Aseptic) Plain Whole Milk 8-ounce cartons due to potential premature spoilage.

January 29, 2025

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