Mama

That toddler life —26-month-old

You've got this. Wake up. Spill my breakfast. Put my pants on. Take my pants off. Draw with crayons. On mom's wall. Ask for Cheerios. Dump them on the floor. Ask to go to the park. Fall asleep on the stroller ride there. Toddler life is the best life. XO, TeamMotherly P.S. ✨Magic Erasers really are magic. ✨

Just. SLEEP. —29-month-old

You've got this. Sleep is one of the great challenges of motherhood. Your bed is so close—yet, so far. If you're doing the 3 am shuffle this week, know this: all bad sleep habits will (one day) come to an end. And coffee is always your friend. ☕️ XO, TeamMotherly P.S. This is how our sleep expert helps her kids to fall asleep—and stay asleep.

You’re not a bad mama because you work

Here are five ways to help you get through that guilt.

New mama, you don’t have to ‘cherish every moment’

But I will tell you this...

Watch the most inspiring viral parenting moments of 2017

In the midst of chaotic days, tantrums and tragedies, we were reminded of what’s most important in life.

Find grace in the chaos of Christmas, mama

The one thing that’s up to you is to find the grace hiding in the corners of the day.

*These* were the best parenting hacks in 2017

3. Offer two acceptable choices for your little one—makes them feel empowered and avoids timely arguments.

*These* are the top baby names to expect in 2018

In the year ahead, we predict a stronger taste for heroic names for both daughters and sons.

Happiness comes when we let our children decide who they are

It makes a huge difference. 

Every little thing she does is magic ✨

I have power

I didn’t wait until I was “ready” for motherhood—and I’ve never been happier

We’re also learning as we go, just as I assume all parents are.

23 moms share the odd + crazy things they’ve done while sleep-deprived

“My alarm went off on my phone, I placed it against my chest in an attempt to nurse it back to sleep.”—Chelsea Druso

9 new ways science proved mamas are amazing in 2017

We rounded up all the articles that put the *ma* in amazing—with science to back up what we already suspected.

In those moments of overwhelm, you’ll find your strength, mama

Promise. ?

To the exhausted mama: Here’s what I want you to remember

You are this tired because you are crushing it.

Happy days ☀️—24-month-old

Things that make us happy: Slobbery toddler kisses, bedtime snuggles, and that time she pooped in the potty all on her own! There's so much joy to be found in this #momlife. This week, may you notice the simple happiness all around. XO, TeamMotherly P.S. Keep it simple: This mom and pediatrician's 10 secrets for happy + healthy kids are too good.

I love you, you’re perfect, don’t change —24-month-old

It's amazing what love can do. It can get you up in the middle of the night to look for monsters under the bed. (Nope, no monster there, baby.) It can keep you from gagging when you're cleaning up toddler puke. Again. It can keep you going after the hardest days and encourage you in the longest nights. There's no force on earth stronger than motherly love. XO, TeamMotherly

Two is terrific, not terrible♥️—24-month-old

You've got this. Don't listen to the rumors: While two can be trying, it's mostly terrific. Promise. ♥️ Two-year-olds have round little faces, sweet little voices, and a brain full of fun (and okay, mischief). Use this time to hone your positive parenting skills and invest in techniques that will guide your family through good times and bad. But it's mostly just soooo good. XO, TeamMotherly P.S. These 26 phrases really DO help calm an angry child. You're welcome! ✌️

I see you!—25-month-old

You’ve got this.

It’s science: A mother’s touch is one of the best gifts you give your little ones

It turns out that humans have a biological need for touch—especially babies.