Mariah Maddox

Mariah Maddox is Motherly's Essays Editor. She is a passionate storyteller who shares her testimonials of motherhood, marriage and life through words and photos. Mariah is also a self-published author of "Beckoning of the Wind: An Ode to Motherhood." Instagram LinkedIn Website

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My New Year’s home resolution? To stop stressing about cleaning before having people over

I am choosing to stray away from the ailing need for perfection that often plagues me—and many other moms.

Holidays

Holidays are a recipe for tears and tantrums—here’s 4 ways to minimize the crash and burn

“If you can develop a sense of the patterns that are more likely to trigger tantrums for your child, you can play a little defense!"

Self Care

6 guided journals that would make a great gift for any mama

Because being intentional with your self-care is important.

Community & Friendship

To all the babysitters who dedicate their time (and love) to our children

From early mornings to long days to late nights, you all have been there in times of need.

Celebrity News

Emily Blunt gets asked where her kids are when she’s working—and she knows men don’t get the same treatment

It sadly comes at no surprise that in the year of 2022, gender disparities in the workplace are still very real.

Toddler Nutrition

What to do when your toddler goes on a food strike

“The key here is to offer several opportunities to eat nutritious foods throughout the day."

Motherly Stories

What I didn’t get about being a mom in your early twenties until I became one

It has made me anew and cracked me open in ways unimaginable.

Toddler Learn & Play

Daniel Tiger is the perfect antidote to screen time guilt

It resembles practices of displaying empathy, showing appreciation, regulating emotions and so much more.

Viral & Trending

Being a new mom is hard enough—so let’s stop giving Rebel Wilson grief for leaving the house

Mom shaming has to stop

Motherly Stories

I’m afraid of having a second child and giving my firstborn less of me

Because I know that in due time, these moments that are usually made up of just us won’t be the same anymore.

Motherly Stories

I stopped praising my husband for doing what he’s supposed to be doing—and you should too

Because dads aren’t extra help. They aren’t live-in babysitters. They’re parents—just like us moms.

Parenting

Nervous about your kid’s first sleepover, mama? A therapist shares 4 tips for easing your anxiety

"It's one of the most challenging times to be a parent right now, and the need to feel like we can keep our children safe is stronger than ever."