Modern Mothers

I wouldn’t raise my kids the way she does, but I can’t argue with the results

Adapting to my changing role as a parent to teen girls

On navigating motherhood, evolving goals and the impact we have on our kids as we shoot for those pie-in-the-sky dreams

It’s how they’ll know I still love them when they leave

If not, can I get a refund?

What they see is only a fraction of who I am

Breastfeeding: the bonding, the cuddles, the science

I’m not sure I can go back.

How my son taught me to always double-think any mishap in a toddler shoe aisle

My appearance brought her to tears

A mother’s choices have consequences even before birth

As I stood there, waffle on the ground I realized that this was motherhood in all its chaotic beauty.

There’s labor, and baby’s health, and there’s also the health and experience of the mother.

Photo by Sai De Silva on Unsplash

5 Easy Tips For Stress Management that work for all moms.

Why the Stay-at-Home Mom Role Feels Harder Than It Should and What You Can Do About It

Making mistakes is how we learn, and our children are no exception.

How my fall led to my daughter standing up on her own

My gynecologist hurt my feelings

I look forward to nominating your high-quality stories about motherhood

Mothers like mine are superheroes

I hear all about the reasons why women don’t want kids, what about why you do?

A story of how my daughter came face up into this world - my little sunshine

How a powerful metaphor helped me deal with the shame of having a noticed child

Trying to find a balance between being the mom they need and the woman I want to be.

Staying at home with your baby is, even in Britain, a very privileged and risky decision to make

How becoming/being pregnant and being 9 months postpartum has shaped my life experiences