Motherly Stories

Teen

To my tween: I miss who you were, but love who you’re becoming

“When you were young, we shared everything—kisses, hugs, my favorite comfy living-room lazy-boy, even my bed on most nights when you were scared of the dark and needed Mommy. That was then.”

Children's Health

Here’s what it’s like to be the parent of a trans child right now

Anti-trans legislation is on the rise, and we are not OK.

Work & Motherhood

5 stress-free ways to simplify your life

Feeling overwhelmed? Here are tips to simplify your days so you can maximize time with your family.

Work & Motherhood

My career is my refuge and it makes me a better mom

"I enjoy making an impact outside of my house and that is nothing to be ashamed of."

Motherly Stories

You can honor grieving mothers by saying their child’s name 

In addition to saying the names of these sweet children and staff members from The Covenant School, say the names of your own children. Say their names in ways you’ve never been forced to say them before.

Motherly Stories

An ode to my first born

They say your love will multiply,And while I know that’s trueI simply…

Child Learn & Play

Don’t save the housework for nap time—do this instead

My favorite benefit is having that time to myself when my kids are asleep.

Work & Motherhood

Rejecting ‘working mom guilt’ made me a better parent 

I know my example will still shape my sons’ perspectives about equity.

Motherly Stories

An open letter to my best friend—my minivan

When I first met you, I wanted nothing to do with you.

Motherly Stories

While the world sleeps

"I can’t explain the perfect smell that is you—a mixture of chaos and perfection that I want to bottle up because I know it will be gone too soon."

Work & Motherhood

5 productivity hacks to make you feel more energized and organized

Here are five productivity tips to help you move forward in your career—or at the very least, streamline your days so you’ll feel more energized and organized.

Teen Issues

My daughter is 10—the average age children receive a smartphone

The Wait Until 8th founder shares her reasons for starting the pledge to delay smartphones until at least 13.