Posts by Jane Kim, Author at Motherly
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Jane Kim

Jane Kim writes a weekly newsletter about learning to connect the dots, gaining comfortability in uncertainty, and her experiences parenting a neurodivergent child. To see a sample newsletter and subscribe: https://conta.cc/46YaeXu. To learn more about her work and get in touch: https://janekim.my.canva.site/. You can find her on IG @the.4.elles

mom of a neurodivergent child - mom holding baby up
Motherly Stories

What it’s like to be the mom of a neurodivergent child

I am the mom who wishes some things may be different for her child, but never wishes for a different child.

Updated Aug. 30, 2024
Motherly Stories
my motherhood journey
Motherly Stories

Your motherhood journey might look different than what you expected—and that’s OK

Sometimes, it's the things you didn't expect, didn't need, or didn't do that shape who you become as a mother

Updated Jul. 23, 2024
Motherly Stories
mom and son laughing- neurodiverse child
Parenting

My neurodivergent child has turned me into a neurodivergent parent 

There’s nothing more intimate and personal than the relationship you have with your child.

Updated Nov. 27, 2023
Parenting
woman looking outside the window- divorce grief
Divorce

The grief of divorce hit me most when it came to sharing custody

Divorce and custody are two different ball games.

Updated Jul. 18, 2023
Divorce, Motherly Stories
Motherly's review of Beef on Netflix with Ali Wong and Steven Yeun
What To Watch

‘Beef’ nails the complex reality of Asian American family life—and it’s groundbreaking

Most depictions of AAPI families aren't widely seen, but the popularity of 'Beef' has changed that in such an amazing way.

Updated May. 24, 2023
What To Watch
mom dad and daughter sitting at the table- fair play review
Marriage & Partnerships

‘Fair Play’ is helping modern couples rebalance roles in a way moms desperately need

Eve Rodsky’s book has spawned a documentary and entire philosophy at a time when mothers need these solutions the most.

Updated Jan. 31, 2023
Marriage & Partnerships, Entertainment
mom raising a neurodiverse child
Motherly Stories

10 things I wish someone had told me about raising a neurodiverse child

You can do this—and you can do it well.

Updated Oct. 19, 2022
Motherly Stories, Parenting
mom parenting a child with autism helping do homework
Child Milestones

For my autistic child, these are the non-traditional milestones we measure

I wasn’t surprised when my child received an Autism Spectrum Diagnosis at three years old—I was exhausted and scared. 

Updated Oct. 07, 2022
Child Milestones, Parenting
mother and son taking selfie- parenting a child with autism
Motherly Stories

I’m the mom of a child with autism. Here are 3 things I want people to know

Like most mothers, I will fight to create opportunities for my son to thrive.

Updated Mar. 26, 2024
Motherly Stories, Life
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