Leah Outten

Leah hails from the friendly south, has an addiction to cute coffee mugs and is a mom to 5. Her passion for writing blooms from her experiences in life—specializing in open adoption, natural birth and encouragement in the trenches of motherhood. Read more at The Grace Bond.

Life

All I wanted as a little girl was a big family—that’s why I have 5 kids

The family I created is so different than what I grew up in, and it's perfect for us.

September 21, 2018

Family, Relationships

Child Learn & Play

The old-school way we spend time together as a family–and cut down on screen time

Say hello to your new summer boredom buster.

July 6, 2018

Parenting advice, Play, Screen time, Shop, Summer activities

Parenting

True life: Watching my son grow up is hitting me harder than my daughters

There's something special about my relationship with my son—my mama's boy.

April 16, 2018

Life

Let me hold on to you a little longer, my sweet baby

It is then that you are my sweet, cuddly baby once more.

March 6, 2018

Cuddling, Letter to baby, Mama

Parenting

To be a more patient mama, try this simple mind game

It drives me to become a better mom every day.

March 1, 2018

Mindful parenting, Montessori, Positive parenting

Life

Sharing our home with another family helped me realize: It’s okay to accept help

For once, it didn’t all fall on me. I found myself thinking: Is this what “the village” looks like?

January 26, 2018

It takes a village, Mama, Motherhood, Positive parenting, Relationships, The village

Life

To my best friend: Thank you for letting me be a part of your birth experience

I will always cherish this experience with you.

January 25, 2018

Birth experience, Labor and delivery, Mama, Pregnancy

Life

An open letter to Joanna Gaines—from a fellow mother of 5

Is it always easy? You know it isn’t. But is it worth it? You know it is.

January 5, 2018

Chip + joanna gaines, Family of five, Joanna gaines, Mama, Motherhood, Positive parenting