Motherly Stories

My toddler inspired me to live life differently

Toddlers can be inspiring—here are just a few reasons why.

Growing up without a father affected my parenting style

The only way for me to fix it was to heal and find a healthy balance.

3 ways to reconnect with yourself in motherhood, according to a therapist

For busy moms, what is really needed to practice self-care and self-connection are ways to bring this practice into what they are already doing so it’s not just one extra thing to add to an already-impossible to-do list.

I’m traveling the country to honor my dad who didn’t feel safe to do so

I am seeing our country the way I wish my dad could have seen and experienced it.

I’m drowning in childcare logistics—and I know I’m not alone

I was officially harried, hurried and ungrounded.

I’m not a picture-perfect mother and that’s OK

I let go of my idea of what new motherhood should look like and it made me a happier mom.

Is everyone else a better parent than me?

The comparison trap in motherhood can make you feel like you’re failing. But experts say with the right guidelines, a little social comparison can be a good thing.

Finding my meaning as a SAHM

Before I became a SAHM, I used to know the exact meaning of the word success.

To my C-section scar: I hate you and I love you

I wish I hadn’t needed you, but I am thankful for you.

Yes, parenting is yoga

“We are practicing yoga every time we remember to take a deep breath during our child’s meltdown.”

I’m an expat raising two kids in Dubai—Here’s what I want other moms to know

Motherhood in Dubai isn't what you would expect.

How traveling with kids can reshape your view on motherhood

Take that leap and embark on a family adventure. 

No, you don’t HAVE to book a vacation during every school break

It's OK to stay home and take it easy.

My kids were feeding off my negative energy—and I knew it had to stop

Here's how I crafted an effective gratitude practice to feel more connected to my family.

I am my children’s safe space and their constant comfort

Moms are the quintessential workers that show up every day.

To my village: Don’t let my infertility struggles affect our friendships

"I felt that my infertility made other people uncomfortable. So, the invites stopped. But, please, next time, invite me."

The worst part of being a parent that no one tells you about

“So, I’ve come to the conclusion that the worst part about having kids isn’t the mess or the noise or the lack of sleep. It’s not the never-ending cleaning or the overstimulation or the marker on your new console table.”

I turned to photography in my darkest moments & it helped me heal

"Capturing my motherhood journey through photos allows me to honor and fall in love with my changes. It allows me to lend grace to this new territory that I am trying to gracefully navigate."

This Mother’s Day, give her what she really needs: An advocate

This Mother’s Day, all we want is for companies to do better by moms through active support and advocacy in the workplace. 

I had a miscarriage—Here’s how I moved past it and reclaimed my identity

Self-healing doesn’t have to be complicated.