Motherhood Monday Links is a weekly roundup of our favourite articles, quotes and encouragements for moms (and dads) from around the web to start your week off well.

"I never get to go to movies, because I'm a mom."

- Tina Fey

"A mother uses a similar tone with babies, no matter the language."

Adolescent obesity is steadily on the rise. Read more.

Family-friendly audio books. Give them a listen.

Motherhood: A time of harvest.

Being a mom and letting go of perfect.

Kerry Washington on being a mom.

Fear the blanket not the germs.

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