The best books to help your small toddler deal with their big emotions

We've found books to be an amazing way to help our little ones.

By Jennifer LaBracio May 30, 2018

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Book list, Books, Emotions, Feelings, Montessori, Play, Self-care, Toddler

Australia’s favorite eco-friendly diaper is now available in the US (and you can try them for free!)

September 23, 2021

Monti Kids’ new kits make Montessori learning at home so incredibly simple

September 15, 2021

Lovevery’s gorgeous Montessori toys just hit Target shelves 😍

August 23, 2021

11 splurge-worthy items for your baby registry that are totally worth it

August 19, 2021

22 dinosaur books every budding Ross Gellar will love

July 26, 2021

13 craft supplies under $20 we’re buying on Amazon Prime right now

To keep your kiddos busy + happy for hours.

June 22, 2021

Activities for kids, Activities for snow days, Activities for toddlers, Activities to keep kids busy, Arts and crafts, Childrens health, Coronavirus, Play

6 must-have products for the toddler who says ‘I can do it myself’

Fostering independence in your toddler = #parentinggoals.

June 21, 2021

Back to school, Back to school pandemic, Learn, Learning, Play, The motherly shop, Toddler, Toddler independence, Unschooling

The baby bootie brand we swear by just launched an irresistible new style

Zutano booties are the stuff of legend. Turns out, their leather shoes are just as obsession-worthy.

June 15, 2021

1st year know more, Baby clothes, Baby shoes, Fashion, Products, Shop, Style, Toddler

Safety + self-expression: Why we’re crushing on these kid-designed bike helmets

Thousand asked 100+ kids to weigh in on their design process—and it shows.

May 21, 2021

Bike, Kids, Safety, Shop, Toddler

5 homemade Father’s Day gifts dad will cherish forever

The best gifts that little hands can make.

May 14, 2021

Crafts, Father's day, Play, Shop

6 ways to get your preschooler to play independently without bribing them

From the mama who has tried everything.

April 26, 2021

3rd year know more, Home, Learn, Learn play, Life, Pandemic parenting, Play, Preschool, Remote learning, Shop, Shopping

13 children’s books featuring Asian protagonists we should all be reading to our kids

Learning about love and inclusion starts at home.

March 18, 2021

Aapi heritage month, Books, Shop

Rebel Girls has a brand new book and we can’t wait to get our hands on it 🙌

It features 25 stories of powerful women including Kamala Harris, Stacey Abrams and more!

January 26, 2021

Books, Books for children, Kids, Shop

The best developmental toys for babies and kids, according to an early childhood development expert

No batteries required.

December 15, 2020

Child development, Montessori, Play, Toys

If a bike is on their list this year, you don’t want to miss this sale

Ride like the wind—in style, of course.

November 24, 2020

Bike, Learning, Play, Shop

15 boredom-busting indoor toys + activities for children

Between weather and quarantine you'll likely be spending hours upon hours inside with your kids. Of course you're worried about health and safety—but you're probably also thinking about how in the world to entertain your little one for an extended period of time.

November 19, 2020

Child activities, Indoor activities, Play, Snow day

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Joanna Gaines’ new children’s book is the message we all need to hear in 2020

Spoiler: It made me cry. 😭

November 13, 2020

Books, Books for kids, Celebrity moms, Entertainment, Joanna gaines, Motherlycollective

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Here are the self-care items you desperately need right now

Self care is not enough, but with the news, the ongoing pandemic and just life, it can't hurt to self-pamper to make the world feel less heavy.

November 2, 2020

Self care for new moms, Self-care, Shop, The motherly shop

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I finally learned to make self-care a priority

Here's what I bought.

October 29, 2020

Self-care, Shop, Stress, The motherly shop

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12 ways to get your toddler excited about their big kid bed

My son didn't want to leave his crib for a big kid bed—so here's what I did.

October 5, 2020

Home, Kids bedroom, Motherly product, Sleep, Toddler, Toddler development

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These best-selling dolls come with face masks because…2020

They provide an easy way to introduce (or reinforce) the importance of mask wearing in little ones.

October 2, 2020

Coronavirus, Coronavirus children, Covid-19, Dolls, Pandemic, Shop, Toddler, Toys for kids

Family Finances & Budgeting

‘We’re working for daycare’: How American individualism and economic forces are breaking families

Life is so unaffordable, new research is showing, especially for families with kids under the age of 18, that it feels like “we’re working for daycare,” one mom said.

December 16, 2024

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Push presents: A trend that’s here to stay—or one we should skip?

While the majority of moms haven’t received a push present, that doesn’t mean they aren’t worth talking about.

November 27, 2024

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10 Thanksgiving family games and puzzles to keep everyone entertained this holiday

Say buh-bye to boredom.

November 22, 2024

Childrens health, Coronavirus, Coronavirus children

Baby

The TJ Maxx of baby gear: How to save big on top of brands for your little one

Kidsy offers overstock and open-box baby gear that’s basically brand new but costs way less.

November 8, 2024

Baby gear, Best baby gear, Best deals on baby gear

Motherly Stories

Donating breast milk saves lives—and is easier than you might think

There’s a growing shortage in donor breast milk, but here’s how lactating parents can help.

October 11, 2024

Breastfeeding, Health

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I rented maternity clothes for my pregnancy—here’s what I tried

Mama tested, mama approved.

January 24, 2020

16 weeks, Maternity clothes, Pregnancy, Shop

Pregnancy Products

We tried the SKIMS maternity line—here’s what we thought

Thank you, Kim K, for thinking of all of us pregnant and postpartum people.

March 22, 2024

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Style

We tried the viral TikTok leggings–this is the most honest review you’ll get

We share the good, the bad and our final verdict.

March 10, 2021

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I digitized my kids’ artwork (and it was the best thing I’ve done all year)

When I heard that one of my favorite printing companies, Artifact Uprising, had partnered with kid artwork digitization brand Plum Print, I was all in.

August 20, 2019

Artifact uprising

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This is the absolute easiest way to dress a baby

Why I will never buy onesies with snaps ever again.

September 30, 2020

Magnetic me, Motherly product, Shop

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Every breastfeeding mom needs to know this hack to get rid of clogs

The Haakaa hack involves a manual pump and 15 minutes of your time.

September 29, 2020

Clogged ducts, Mastitis, Shop

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This baby shower gag gift made us do a double take

Honestly, I'm kind of surprised this product doesn't already exist.

June 24, 2021

Baby shower, Gifts for dads, Gifts for mom, Life, Shop

Baby

I tested having 3 car seats across—this is what I learned

I refuse to have a mini van until it's absolutely necessary.

March 19, 2021

Baby gear, Carseats, Shop

News

Lily Collins and Charlie McDowell welcome baby via surrogacy—and shut down critics

We've found books to be an amazing way to help our little…

February 1, 2025

News

Swim coach’s viral video shows the perfect way to set boundaries with young children

For many parents and childcare professionals, the video resonates deeply because it demonstrates how to maintain warmth while establishing crucial boundaries.

January 31, 2025

Reddit, Setting boundaries, Viral, Viral baby, Viral post, Viral reddit, Viral reddit post, Viral story, Viral video

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.

January 31, 2025

Health & Wellness

Water and milk are the only recommended beverages for kids, according to a new expert panel

While juice has long been marketed as a healthy option, experts stress that even 100% fruit juice should be limited due to its high sugar content and lack of fiber.

January 30, 2025

Childrens health, Drinks for kids, Kids health, Water and milk