Extended families can be a joy—and a challenge. Motherly’s got you covered with advice and essays from other mamas who’ve been there.
It's a wonderful time of year when we get to spend so much time with loved ones, but extended time with family isn’t always easy.
There are certainly times we feel an acute sense of absence, but what I have begun to realize are actually the unique benefits of our position.
Just your average sweet old grandmother with a quality sense of humor 😂
In light of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, I am reminded of the passing of my own grandmother and the importance of grandmothers all across the globe.
The joy I feel knowing my two sons are being undeniably spoiled with love, food, gifts, candy—and everything else good this world has to offer—is one of such completeness and gratitude.
And it’s just another thing that makes me proud to be a mother—witnessing him become his own person with his own relationships and the opportunity to create his own memories.
It is a different kind of grief to carry.
Because a lot has changed since they’ve raised us—and a lot will continue to change.
Research shows how grandmas' brains react to the sight of their grandkids.
We can be kind in our approach, yet true to what we believe.
Science shows grandparents who watch their grandchildren add an average of five years to their lives.
In these moments, I was the opposite of the mother I set out to be.
These thoughtful gifts will last a whole lot longer!
The internet is loving the great-grandma's energy.
To all the grandparents—the ones we see everyday and the ones we…
While it's true that there is value in home remedies and anecdotal advice, here's the thing: We must also give ourselves the freedom to ignore advice. It's okay not to do something "just because your mom did it."
I became a mom without my mom by my side—something I wasn't prepared for and something I will never get back.
"We decided that we didn't want to risk getting sick."
And now she's going viral.
All too many children may be facing the loss of a loved one this year. Here's how to help them through it.
