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Baby Shopping Guide

Tan France tells us his favorite parenting purchases—and how to shop savvy

With two under three, he's got plenty of knowledge to share!

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This mom’s post is the antidote to the phrase ‘you’ll miss these days’ that we all need to hear

"There are stages I miss desperately and some I’m glad to leave behind. And that’s ok."

Motherly Stories

Letter to a harried mom—it gets better

When I suggested you would miss this time of your life someday, you didn’t seem convinced.

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This mom’s ‘backward beach day’ hack is a game-changer if you have small kids

"Backwards Beach days have truly saved the beach vacation for us."

Celebrity News

Jenna Dewan is pregnant with her third child at 43: ‘I really love being a mom’

The actress is already mom to daughter Everly, whom she shares with Channing Tatum, and son Callum, whom she shares with fiance Steve Kazee.

Celebrity News

Shawn Johnson East’s admission about missing her ‘big kids’ amid newborn life is so relatable

All moms of multiples will relate to her candid admission.

Celebrity News

Kim Kardashian says she’s teaching North not to ‘annihilate people’ for no reason

"I'm trying to teach her you don't need to just jump in and annihilate people for no reason. There's a way to soften it up."

Toddler Learn & Play

Mom explains how even 2-year-olds can do this helpful chore in viral TikTok

Mastering the art of toddler chores for the win.

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When you find your toddler covered in Sharpie (again)—here’s what to do next

Mom: 1 Sharpie: 0

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Ms. Rachel has a reminder for moms everywhere: ‘Perfection in parenting does not exist’

Ms. Rachel talks with Motherly about her upcoming collab with Blippi, how she balances work and family life, and why she advocates for children.

Toddler

Real talk: Toddlers are hard

But you’re not alone, mama. Here are 5 tips to better take care of yourself while mothering your toddler.

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This ‘silky’ mom’s viral TikTok video will make you say ‘Yes, I’ve found my people’

“I don't know who comes up with these mom terms, you know, ‘crunchy,’ ‘almond,’ ‘silky,’ whatever, but I do realize that I am 100% a silky mom."

Motherly Stories

Confession: I don’t miss the toddler years

“As a mother you’re always needed. That doesn’t go away. But the constant stress and anxiety of sheltering your child from imminent harm? That does reduce I’m thrilled to say.”

Celebrity News

Mandy Moore shows exactly how hard it can be juggling two under two on Instagram

Anyone with a toddler and a baby knows exactly how she's feeling!

Motherly Stories

To the mama struggling to evolve alongside her kids

Some days you might feel lost, but you are still here.

Parenting

All the ways I used to be the perfect parent—before I actually had kids

I thought they’d eat whatever I made them. Boy was I wrong!

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Parenting

How do I talk to my kids about sex? An age-by-age guide

"Today, if parents don't take the lead on this, then friends, romantic partners and Google will be there their informants—and Google does not know your child."

Baby

Infant mortality rates are dropping, but sleep-related deaths are rising

Sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) rates increased by nearly 12% between 2020 and 2022.

Parenting

How to talk to kids about the DC plane crash with compassion and reassurance

When a tragedy like yesterday’s DC plane crash happens, it can feel overwhelming—especially for children.

Parenting

These male breastfeeding devices are paving the way for breastfeeding dads

This could be a game-changer.

Parenting

Mom shares brilliant alternative to chore charts for kids

It’s all about the power of delegating.

Parenting

How often do kids *really* need to take a bath?

Spoiler alert: It doesn't have to be daily.

Parenting

8 Montessori-friendly ways to handle tantrums in public or private

Rule #1: Be present in every situation.