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

midwife helping mom swaddle baby - to my midwife thank you
Birth

To my midwife—thank you

You believed in me. You, quite honestly, gave me the power to believe in myself.

Updated Sep. 28, 2023
Birth, Motherly Stories
mom face-to-face smiling at daughter
Parenting

12 positive phrases that motivate kids to do the right thing

These encouraging phrases can help your child be their best self.

Updated Jan. 06, 2023
Parenting, Child, Toddler
little boy smiling big in a chair
Toddler

Embrace the magic of threenagers: 10 reasons why 3 year olds rule

1. They're confident.

Updated Mar. 30, 2023
Toddler, Parenting, Toddler Learn & Play
Life

When your child doesn’t listen, remember: You’re still a good mom

I’m here to tell you: Me, too. And I understand.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Life
Life

My last-minute summer bucket list

We may not have gone on a big family vacation, BUT—we did enjoy the simple pleasures of life. 

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Life
baby in a bath and baby in a towel
Baby

3 genius products that make bathtime with baby *so* much easier

Seriously, why didn't we think of this?

Updated Dec. 23, 2021
Baby, Parenting, Shop
Shop

13 craft supplies under $20 we’re buying on Amazon Prime right now

To keep your kiddos busy + happy for hours.

Updated Jun. 22, 2021
Shop
Shop

6 must-have products for the toddler who says ‘I can do it myself’

Fostering independence in your toddler = #parentinggoals.

Updated Jan. 19, 2022
Shop
dad kissing daughter on the cheek
Relationships

Thank you for being the best daddy ever

Thank you for throwing me really, really, really high in the air. You make me feel like I can fly. I hope I always feel like that inside.

Updated Feb. 01, 2022
Relationships, Life, Parenting
two kids laying in bed- baby's sleep schedule
Real Sleep Stories from Real Mamas

5 lies I believed about sleep before I became a mom

We HAVE to get some sleep. Somehow.

Updated Dec. 22, 2022
Real Sleep Stories from Real Mamas, Parenting
baby crawling
Baby Health

How to keep baby safe: Your babyproofing checklist

From cleaning products to chargers, we've got you covered, mama.

Updated Mar. 27, 2023
Baby Health, Baby, Parenting, Safety
Parenting

I won’t parent the same way again after the pandemic is over

It's been a year of "wait and see".

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Parenting
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