Samantha Jones

My name is Samantha Jones. I am a wife, mother, and teacher. I have a passion for being outdoors and spending time with my daughter and husband. In my spare time I enjoy writing about the realities of motherhood.

Work & Motherhood

Catch-22: No job, no childcare; no childcare, no job

Long waitlist times and the exorbitant price of childcare create barriers for me, as a woman, to return to the workforce—a challenge I’m sure many other mothers face as well.

Parenting

Hindsight: What I wish I would have known as a first-time parent

Let your intuition be your guide because there is no one-size-fits-all solution.

Parenting

My husband and I chose a legal guardian for our daughter—here’s how we did it

Even though it’s hard to discuss, especially as new parents, it is a critical decision in keeping your child protected.

Motherly Stories

I’m not a picture-perfect mother and that’s OK

I let go of my idea of what new motherhood should look like and it made me a happier mom.