Posts by Alexis Barad-Cutler, Author at Motherly
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Alexis Barad-Cutler

Alexis Barad-Cutler is a Brooklyn-based freelance writer, content creator, published children's book author, and mom of two. She regularly contributes her unique and sometimes off-kilter perspective on motherhood to Well Rounded, Fatherly, Hey Mama, and other sites in the digital parenting space. Read more about Alexis at alexisbaradcutler.com and give a follow on Instagram @alexisbaradcutler.
Fourth Trimester

An ode to my first pair of mom underwear

Every time I go to throw them away, I feel a pang of guilt. This underwear saved my life. Okay, maybe it wasn't that extreme, but it did bring me comfort. This package of underwear was the first step towards regaining some semblance of dignity and normalcy after giving birth. This underwear propelled me into motherhood.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022
Fourth Trimester, Birth, Life, Motherly Stories, Postpartum, Pregnancy
Postpartum

I’m Thinking About Plastic Surgery Post-Baby

Contemplating a little tuck here and a tweak there in the name of motherhood.

Updated Nov. 03, 2018
Postpartum
Toddler Milestones

How to Beat the Pickup Toddler Meltdown

Because the tears don't come down just at school drop-off.

Updated Jan. 11, 2022
Toddler Milestones, Child, Child Learn & Play, Parenting, Toddler, Toddler Health
mom showing c-section or belly birth scar
Birth

Why I don’t want to call my C-Section a ‘Belly Birth’

The latest chapter in the birthing wars.

Updated Oct. 05, 2022
Birth, C-Section
Life

Throwing away our stroller, I realized: I don’t have babies anymore

It was my faithful friend since the day my first baby was born.

Updated Jun. 26, 2018
Life
Life

Why I Don’t Want Mom Influencers to Get Real

It’s not you. It’s me.

Updated May. 22, 2018
Life
Life

The Imaginary Hotel Room Where Mom Wishes Come True

We dreamed up the perfect Mother’s Day getaway. If only it was real.

Updated Jan. 14, 2022
Life, Holidays, Travel
Life

5 Reasons to get a Real Deal Diaper Bag When You’re a Mom

And why the Weekender Diaper Bag by Baby K’tan is Everything.

Updated Mar. 26, 2018
Life, Parenting
Parenting

How to Get a Toddler to Take Cough Syrup

5 tips to get it down the teeny, tiny hatch.

Updated Feb. 05, 2018
Parenting, Toddler
Parenting

How to Talk About Informed Consent with Kids

What the horrific trial of Larry Nassar has taught us.

Updated Feb. 02, 2018
Parenting
baby sleeping in crib
Parenting

Why I’m Raising My Baby with Technology

It’s really not all bad.

Updated Jan. 14, 2022
Parenting, Child, Child Learn & Play
Parenting

How I’m Raising My Sons as Feminists

4 things a mother does to raise kind, respectful boys.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
Parenting
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