Motherly Stories
Motherhood changes us. Celebrate the ups and downs with these honest, insightful essays about becoming—and being—a mom.
My mom has Alzheimer’s, and now I feel like I’m a mom without a mom
My mom has Alzheimer's disease. The pain of watching her deteriorate is worse, in ways, now that my daughter is here, but if there’s one thing I’ve learned from them both, it’s that joy can, and should, be found in the little things.
Too many politicians don’t know what it’s like to be pregnant or miscarry
Our nation’s policies have failed women and children for generations. My own miscarriage made that fact all too clear.
Dear new mama: I wish you could see what I see
I did not like who I saw when I was a new mom. I didn’t know this woman yet. I didn’t accept her.
The joys and frustrations of non-native bilingual parenting
Bilingual parenting as a non-native speaker can also be a complicated and difficult journey at times, as many other bilingual families and experts can attest.
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."