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A conversation on the future of parenthood by Motherly
2020
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Yes my body has changed-but it’s not open for your comments
Yes my body has changed-but it’s not open for your comments
By Mariah Maddox
Jen Watro
May 19, 2022
Mom Guilt 2.0: When you feel guilty for not feeling guilty
Mom Guilt 2.0: When you feel guilty for not feeling guilty
By: Christine Organ
Jen Watro
Mar 8, 2022
To the mama just starting the co-parenting journey: The handoffs were the hardest part for me
To the mama just starting the co-parenting journey: The handoffs were the hardest part for me
By Julie Tozier
Jen Watro
Feb 25, 2022
Mushy Stuff
The Imperfect Art of Cherishing Your Last Baby
The Imperfect Art of Cherishing Your Last Baby
Babyhood is such a fleeting stage to grasp at, and these little souls wait for no one as they achieve milestone after milestone.
Meg St-Esprit
Aug 17, 2019
My Son Wore a Dress for Picture Day, and It Reaffirmed My Faith in Humanity
My Son Wore a Dress for Picture Day, and It Reaffirmed My Faith in Humanity
I’m grateful to know that my kid’s teachers are willing to go the extra mile to make their students feel comfortable and confident.
Alex Richards
Nov 13, 2019
Yes, Babies’ Smiles Are That Magical
Yes, Babies’ Smiles Are That Magical
There’s science behind that heart-melting feeling you get when your baby grins.
Jordan Godwin
Nov 14, 2019
Why Parents Need Self-Compassion More Than Self-Care
Why Parents Need Self-Compassion More Than Self-Care
Combat the frustration, guilt, and stress of parenthood with a self-compassion practice.
Mary Squillace
Nov 21, 2019
An Ode to Dog Siblings
An Ode to Dog Siblings
I’d heard that having a baby changes your love for your dogs. In my case, it deepened it.
Rebecca Pardess
Nov 4, 2019
Costs
The True Cost of Childhood Cancer
The True Cost of Childhood Cancer
Statisticians might be able to quantify many things, but how can they capture the experience of a medical family?
Jessica Phillips Lorenz
Oct 29, 2019
No, Breastfeeding Isn’t Really Free
No, Breastfeeding Isn’t Really Free
We added up how much it *really* costs.
Rebecca Pardess
Oct 25, 2019
As a Parent With a Disability, I Focus on What I Can Do Instead of What I Can’t
As a Parent With a Disability, I Focus on What I Can Do Instead of What I Can’t
In the first weeks of my daughter’s life, I couldn’t get past the thought of all the things I couldn’t do. Now I focus on what I can do.
David Fox
Oct 23, 2019
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