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Blended Families

Blending families can be a challenge, but Motherly’s got you covered. Find community and support from other mamas who’ve been there.

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How to navigate the holidays when your kids have two homes

Remember during this stressful time, that you are not alone.

Updated Dec. 09, 2022
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Step-parent advice: 10 ways to strengthen your relationship with your step-children

Living as a blended family can be beautiful, but it can also be a difficult journey.

Updated Sep. 06, 2024
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The 3 most important things you can do to ease the transition of blending your family

Change is hard, even for adults. Now imagine being a child, and having your entire world turned upside down—here's how you can help.

Updated Jan. 17, 2023
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Adele wrote a song for her son to help him understand her divorce

It feels like the entire world is waiting with bated breath for Adele‘s…

Updated Oct. 07, 2021
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These viral photos of a dad and stepdad are co-parenting #goals

David and Dylan made choices to cooperate instead of competing. To see each other not as the enemy, but as allies fighting for Willow's happiness. And those choices eventually made them friends and then family.

Updated Jun. 29, 2023

This mom’s viral TikTok hack will make your child’s co-parenting schedule a whole lot easier

The wonders of a dry erase board and a simple formula can be easily replicated.

Updated Mar. 18, 2022
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Katy Perry and Miranda Kerr’s co-parenting relationship sounds downright amazing

"We go on holidays together. We celebrate all the important milestones together," Kerr says of Perry. "I love her."

Updated Jul. 25, 2022

Kate Hudson on raising kids with different dads and parenting in the pandemic

The actress also opened up about never knowing her father, Bill Hudson.

Updated Nov. 23, 2021
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10 ways to get past conflict with your co-parent

We have to accept that we're going to have differences—and learn how to create agreement.

Updated Feb. 08, 2022
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The scientific benefits of a father’s presence in their kid’s lives

Fathers are no longer just considered "babysitters" but active, equal partners in their child's life.

Updated Sep. 22, 2022
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We don’t use the term ‘half-siblings’ in our family—because they’re 100% whole to us

Half, step or whole siblings it doesn't matter. The love is full no matter what.

Updated Sep. 06, 2024
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To the other ‘moms’ in my child’s life–thank you

Five people who can offer wisdom. Five people who know their dreams and struggles.

Updated Dec. 03, 2021
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Rachel Bilson says co-parenting with ex Hayden Christensen is a ‘work in progress’

"I don't know that there is any right way, necessarily," Bilson says. "She has that love that is unconditional so I think we're doing okay."

Updated Feb. 03, 2022

Babies don’t make in-law relationships easier—but they can make them better

Nothing makes you bond with your mother-in-law like love for a new baby. 

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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