We independently select and share the products we love—and may receive a commission if you choose to buy. If you fondly recall twirling the phone cord around your fingers while sharing the hottest 4th ...

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I’ll never forget the day my seventh grader got off the school bus with his head hung, walking at a snail’s pace up to the house. “What’s wrong, bud?” I asked. “Mom, I don’t want to wear my new shoes ...

When I walked into my six-week checkup following the birth of my second child, I was a wreck. I was underslept and overtouched—like all moms of newborns—but I knew there was a deeper problem. I tossed ...

Mothering America is a regular column from Motherly and Chamber of Mothers sharing moms’ stories from across the country, showing the power of coming together to make change. Each piece is part of a ...

Welcome to Motherly’s new series, Can I Be Honest?, where moms share the fears, fails and triumphs we’re afraid to post in the group chat. Because being a mom is hard work, but it’s a lot easier when ...

We had flown from Vermont to Palm Springs in February. The logic was airtight. Escape the cold, get some sun, do the desert thing. As our day trip to Joshua Tree approached, I had been watching the ...

If you read our spring equinox rituals piece back in March, first of all, thank you. Second, if you wrote that letter to your summer self, this is your friendly reminder that it’s out there somewhere, ...

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When my second child was born, I didn’t go back to a traditional job. Instead, I opted to stay home and provide childcare for a couple of other families. Which meant that most days of the week, I was ...

New moms and new parent-life are full and tender. But you are seeking motherhood success. Between nap time, feedings, and figuring out your new normal, it can feel hard to track down a real-world ...

If you’ve been anywhere near the internet lately, you’ve probably seen Ashley Tisdale’s essay about “breaking up” with her toxic mom group. The details are murky, the drama seems intense, and honestly ...