Motherly Stories

10 reasons why back-to-school season is the real ‘new year’

Back-to-school season is a fresh start for kids and parents. But it is also a stark reminder that our kids are growing up too fast.

If your kids act worse around you, there might be a (very good) reason why

For every moment at her worst, she always makes it up to me with a thousand of her at her very, very best.

Loving an autistic child in an intense, sensory world

My son feels the world like a boy without skin to protect him.

To the mama on vacation: Leave the laptop at home

Work will survive—and so will you.

To the mama who doesn’t think she’s ready for two under two

You are stronger than you know.

It’s official: the mental load is hurting your relationship with your partner, survey finds

A new study uncovered just how much of a toll family planning takes on romantic relationships

Your motherhood journey might look different than what you expected—and that’s OK

Sometimes, it's the things you didn't expect, didn't need, or didn't do that shape who you become as a mother

I’m a much better parent of tweens than I was of toddlers

I’m a limited, fallible, inadequate parent to teenagers—and I’m grateful for it every day

These words from a stranger reframed my view on motherhood

Maybe she has been in my shoes before and remembered how fleeting this season is—even in the midst of the hard moments.

I took my kids out of school for 3 months to travel—and we’re doing it again

The kids learned more in that time than they ever would have in a history class in school because they got to see things up close, in person.

My childhood dream came true at the pool—as a 37-year-old mother of two

After years of aging, being a foodie and birthing two children, my whole body jiggles, but I own it. It has shown me sacred strength, earning my unparalleled respect.

Potty training post-mortem: What went wrong, how we recovered and what we learned

Things started off well, then fell apart. We couldn’t believe how hard the process was.

An invitation to the bereaved parents club 

This is paradoxical: to love and to lose in this way. It’s unthinkable, and yet here we are.

Detaching from social media made me fall back in love with my life—exactly as it is

For anyone feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of social media, I encourage you to consider taking a break.

Adventuring outdoors with kids: It’s not about the gear, it’s about connection

If you’re feeling hesitant about getting out there, this is for you.

Your preconception health is just as important as your prenatal health

Have we been doing it all wrong?

If you’re against sleepovers, give ‘sleepunders’ a try

There's more to this great alternative!

Wear the bathing suit and let your kids see you happy and confident in it

Our bodies are beautiful and swimsuit-ready just as they are.

I was conflicted about having a third child—here’s what I’ve learned during my daughter’s first year

Our life is busier and louder, but it is also so much brighter now that she’s here.

Summer is here—and so is my mom guilt

Nobody needs me right now, but I still feel that my value is tied to my usefulness.