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Motherly Stories

The problem with ‘gentle parenting?’ It’s not always gentle on mothers

At first blush, gentle parenting seems like the gold star for parenting. But there is another side to the gentle parenting movement that doesn’t often get discussed.

Parenting

How did sleepovers become the latest battleground for parents?

While the great debate has many questioning if they are safe or harmful, it seems like more parents are opting for the no sleepover rule.

Parenting

If you’re against sleepovers, give ‘sleepunders’ a try

There's more to this great alternative!

Parenting

This genius ‘no snacks’ hack will get kids out of the pool or park with no complaints

We’ll be using this one all summer long.

Child Milestones

Yes, my 2-year-old does chores

I’m teaching her responsibility all with the goal of ultimately showing her that families (and communities) work best when everyone does their part.

Life

Dear Google Calendar: This is NOT a healthy relationship

Not to sound melodramatic, but you’re my agenda angel. My daybook dream.

Parenting

Unpopular opinion: I use AI to help me parent 

The uncertainty of how artificial intelligence might impact our future has made…

Parenting

Mom of 3 goes viral for championing the ‘kid mom’ phase and the comments are one collective sigh of relief

The ‘kid mom’ era might be the one that makes you thrive.

Pregnancy

Why waiting to find out your baby’s sex can be (surprise!) awesome

Not finding out your baby's gender is an act of supreme trust that all will be well—and that ultimately you will have what you are meant to have.

Motherly Stories

What would you do for your kids?

The lengths to which I would go to protect my children are limitless.

Parenting

The happiest kids in the world have social safety nets

I wanted to know why Dutch children like Louie and Morris are often cited as being the happiest in the world.

Teen

This “no questions asked” parenting rule is truly top-tier

"What was the coolest rule your parents had growing up?"