Posts by Regan Long, Author at Motherly
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Regan Long

Best selling author, household blogger, global entrepreneur, top CBD business mentor, public speaker, philanthropist, and paid family leave advocate, Regan Long, has developed a huge platform over the years with her writing, touching millions of readers around the world.With her five children Kendyl, Kaden, Kennedy, Kelsey, and Kolby, Regan has found such inspiration navigating through motherhood, capturing empowering moments that she has experienced that are shared and read by millions across the globe.Long was named Huffington Post's top 10 blogger two years in a row and has likewise been featured on several other top parenting sites with numerous of her pieces being shared millions of times on Motherly, Today Parents, Love What Matters, and Scary Mommy.Regan has grown two top entrepreneurial businesses from home, retiring her from her teaching career at the age of 31. After publishing 101 Moments of Motherhood and A Letter for Every Mother, Long is releasing her third book, Stuck at 5 CM, that is projected to be a best seller after its initial feedback. REGANLONG.COM

Mama, this is hard—but we can do hard things

I want to assure you (and myself)—we will be alright. Take a breath.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

This isn’t my first baby—but I still need your support more than ever

The truth is, no matter how old my children are, no matter how independent the big ones get, no matter how "put together" I may appear, I humbly share that I am not always managing this very well all on my own. Please know I still need you.

Updated Oct. 01, 2022

A kind stranger reminded me something today: I’m a good mom

We're doing good even when we feel like we may not be.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
mom kissing baby and the other mom kissing the other woman- my baby

You’re my child forever, but only my baby for a year

I could probably switch the wash over to the dryer and get those towels that have been sitting in there folded and put away. But as I watched your chest gently rise and fall, I realized something.

Updated Dec. 22, 2022

To all the tired, overwhelmed mamas out there: We’re really lucky

Thank goodness for those little moments that remind us how wonderful this life is.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

To the mom who feels like she’s failing: You’re not. (Promise.) ?

The times I feel like I’m failing, I’m somehow reminded that sure enough, I must be doing something right. 

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

While you were sleeping—I saw a toddler instead of a baby

While you were sleeping, I just stared at you, in awe, that something so perfect could come from me. ?

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Marriage means saying “I do” every. single. day.

Even on those days where you don’t see eye to eye or are really annoyed with one another.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

While you were sleeping: I watched you transform into a toddler

I’m so glad I held you that day. 

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Why being the parent of a 1-year-old is simply exhausting

Who can help me find my phone? We need Daniel Tiger STAT.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

On the days I struggle most with my little ones

I remind myself: I will miss this.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
mom laying in bed with baby

I was going to fold the clothes, but instead I held you

Sometimes, holding you while you sleep is the best choice. A heartfelt essay on the joys of motherhood.

Updated Mar. 28, 2025
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