Posts by Mariah Maddox, Author at Motherly
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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

multigenerational family having a backyard birthday party
Motherly Stories

I’ll always cherish the simple backyard birthday parties

These kinds of intimate celebrations are what binds us together and creates meaningful, lasting memories and relationships.

Updated Jan. 31, 2023
Motherly Stories, Parenting
to my black son-mother holding baby in her arms
Black History Month

A letter from a Black mother, to her Black son

You may have to prove your worth more than others, but don’t let that ever make you feel unworthy or incompetent.

Updated Feb. 05, 2024
Black History Month, Motherly Stories
mom and son laughing on the bed playing not stressed about having a clean home
Home

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.

Updated Dec. 18, 2023
Home, Motherly Stories
mom showing how to minimize tantrums by calming her daughter down during christmas
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!"

Updated Jan. 27, 2023
Holidays, Motherly Stories
woman in bed drinking coffee and writing in guided journal
Self Care

Why journaling is my secret to staying grounded–and 10 guided journals that make it simple

Because being intentional with your self-care is important.

Updated Apr. 03, 2025
Self Care, Postpartum Products
babysitter reading to toddler - babysitter thank you note
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.

Updated Dec. 14, 2022
Community & Friendship, Motherly Stories
Emily Blunt
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.

Updated Dec. 12, 2022
Celebrity News, Work & Motherhood
child on toddler food strike sitting in high chair
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."

Updated Jul. 11, 2025
Toddler Nutrition, Food
young mom holding her son - being a young mom
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. 

Updated Dec. 05, 2022
Motherly Stories, Parenting
daniel tiger review
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. 

Updated Dec. 05, 2022
Toddler Learn & Play, What To Watch
Rebel Wilson Instagram photo - mom shaming
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

Updated Dec. 08, 2022
Viral & Trending, Motherly Stories
mom reading a book to her firstborn child
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.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022
Motherly Stories, Parenting
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