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

To my midwife—thank you

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

Birth, Motherly Stories

mom face-to-face smiling at daughter

12 positive phrases that motivate kids to do the right thing

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

Parenting, Child, Toddler

little boy smiling big in a chair

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

1. They're confident.

Toddler, Parenting, Toddler Learn & Play

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

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

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

Life

My last-minute summer bucket list

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.

Life

baby in a bath and baby in a towel

3 genius products that make bathtime with baby so much easier

Seriously, why didn't we think of this?

Baby, Parenting, Shop

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

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

To keep your kiddos busy + happy for hours.

Shop

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

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

Fostering independence in your toddler = #parentinggoals.

Shop

dad kissing daughter on the cheek

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.

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.

Real Sleep Stories from Real Mamas, Parenting

baby crawling

How to keep baby safe: Your babyproofing checklist

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

Baby Health, Baby, Parenting, Safety

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

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

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

Parenting