Hold on tight, mama. This is one wild ride.

To quote Princess Diana of Wales…

“A mother’s arms are more comforting than anyone else’s.”

Benefits of breastfeeding your toddler

Tons of vitamins and nutrients for your little one? Check. Secret weapon to calm a tantrum? Absolutely. When the world gets a little scary, there’s no better place to be than in mama’s arms. Read more on the benefits of nursing your toddler according to our lactation consultant.

“You’re right. I’m sorry.”

We checked in with our love expert Vienna Pharaon, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, about knowing when you need to walk away from an unproductive fight. Take a time out, reflect, then come back to discuss the issue at hand. Rarely do we ever come to a compromise or a sane conculsion by yelling, so remember it’s better to be kind than to be right.

A salad recipe for any mood

We’ve collected eleven killer salad recipes for side dishes, lunches, or dinners. Now…do you mind coming over to make one for us?

“You can have it all, but you cannot give everything 100% of you 100% of the time.”

Sarah Wells, CEO and founder of Sarah Wells Bags penned a beautiful letter to her daughters about being anything they want to be. She says, “I want you to understand that this wide open world of possibilities is an opportunity—the dream itself comes only by hard work, some good luck and good timing, and a healthy dose of reality.” Preach.

You got this, mama.

XO

Team Motherly

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