Posts by Colleen Temple, Author at Motherly
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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

mom hugging child on the bed- being a mother is not easy

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

Slowly but surely with time, everything will change.

Updated Jan. 10, 2023
postpartum hair loss struggle: woman with hair in front of her face

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.

Updated Nov. 30, 2022

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.

Updated Oct. 10, 2018

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.

Updated Mar. 17, 2025
couple sitting on a couch with two kids

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.

Updated Mar. 29, 2022

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

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

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

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.

Updated Sep. 14, 2018
toddler laying on moms face

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.

Updated Jan. 26, 2023

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.

Updated Aug. 07, 2018

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.

Updated Feb. 19, 2025
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