Colleen Temple

Colleen Temple, M. Ed (she/her) is a freelance writer, author of the novel Summer Breakdown, and editor of This Is Motherhood. She lives in a coastal Massachusetts town with her husband Colin and their three lively, creative, and hilarious children. Summer Breakdown is her debut novel, and you can find more of her work online at @colltemple (IG) and @watchcollwrite (TikTok). www.colleentemple.com

Motherly Stories

To the mama in the thick of it—it won’t be like this forever

Slowly but surely with time, everything will change.

Beauty

The postpartum hair loss struggle is real

I can handle some hair loss because, in a way, it gave me my children. I can handle some hair loss because it will grow back. I can handle some hair loss because, in the grand scheme of things, it is a very small issue.

Life

When motherhood feels heavy, mama—know that you are not alone

I am with you—in the heaviness and the lightness. I just want you to know that. You're not alone, and I know I'm not either. And sometimes, that's what we need to know most of all.

Marriage & Partnerships

My darling—thank you for showing me affection, especially in front of our kids

The hug you give me after you walk through the door from work is something I wait for all day. It recharges me.

Life

I love having kids close in age—here are 10 unexpected reasons why

6. It has forced me to let go of some unnecessary control.

Life

Being a #girlmom has been an eye-opening experience for me

Being your mother has shown me the immense power of women.

Baby

The 4-month sleep regression struggle is real

What do we do now?

Life

I have prepared for Coronavirus to the best of my ability—but I’m still anxious

Today, our neighborhood was affected by the Columbia Gas explosions in Massachusetts—and I keep replaying the last few hours in my head over and over. Today was one of those unimaginable days that then become a reality.

Parenting

You’re not failing, mama

If you're in a tough season right now, please let this be my reminder to you: You will catch a break. You will figure it out. You will find a way.

Life

Dear Serena Williams: I’m having a rough week, too

I'm just here to say, thank you for your vulnerability. And for your honesty. And for your poise.

Shop

The only pair of postpartum jeans you need 🙌

It's hard to put into words what it feels like the first time you have to put real clothes on after having a baby. Well, actually the word (sound?) 'ughhhhhh' comes to mind.

Real Feeding Stories from Real Mamas

True life: There was SO much about breastfeeding I didn’t know

I didn't realize that a perfect latch wasn't a given, that it was something the two of us would learn together.