motherhood

Why is motherhood portrayed as being either magical or depressing in media?

I often somehow feel happy and sad. Tired and energized. Low and inspired.

To the mama who thinks, ‘I wonder what people think of us out in public’

This time in our lives is beautiful in every sense of the word—to us. But is it to outsiders?

What parenting as an introvert is really like

No matter what stage of parenting we're in, so much of it is counter to what comes naturally to us.

I had preconceived ideas about my autistic child’s future—and I was wrong

After his diagnosis we wrote off so many possibilities in our minds and in our hearts and we didn't need to.

Everyone told me my second child would be so much harder than my first, but they were wrong

Birth order stereotypes aren't always true.

I became a more peaceful parent using these 4 strategies

I'm slowly, imperfectly getting there.

You don’t have to look like Kate Middleton after giving birth to be a queen

I see in her the same beauty that I see in every woman who has just done the work of bringing a child into the world.

Motherhood is: Continuing to give, even when it feels like you have nothing left

This stage of motherhood is overwhelming and chaotic and wild. It takes every ounce of you and then more. Even when you feel you have no more to give.

We’ve seen Tully—and we’ve got some real concerns

Spoilers ahead.

Going from 1 to 2 kids was WAY harder than I thought

Having a second baby hit me like a ton of bricks.

How to save for college while paying off your own student loans

Dealing with both money priorities can feel overwhelming—but it doesn't have to be.

10 family budgeting secrets mamas swear by

How to save money on everything from food to child care.

Motherhood is: Looking at old photos of your kids as they sleep

Even if you feel so relieved that they are finally, finally asleep.

The 3 words every new mom needs to hear: ‘Are you okay?’

Postpartum depression snuck up on me.

How babywearing saved my motherhood

It’s you and your little one, exploring the world together.

In this busy season of life, find solace in the fact that you are *enough,* mama

You are exactly what your child needs.

Why the ‘Black Panther’ film is so important to me and my kids

It’s so much more than a movie to me.

Those little acts you do every day don’t go unnoticed, mama

When you stoop down, brush the hair off her forehead and look her in the eyes as she talks to you—it matters.

Every mama needs her ‘thing’—going to Target by myself is mine

Thank you for always having just what I need—even if I didn’t know I needed it yet.

Mamas should be a little more selfish—here’s why

It’s okay—even necessary— to put yourself first.