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How motherhood myths impacted my struggle with postpartum depression and anxiety

Postpartum depression and anxiety were closely aligned with the myths of motherhood I had been sold my entire life.

Updated Jun. 01, 2022
smiling daughter laying her head on father's shoulder- letter to my dad

To my father: Thank you for showing me what to look for in a man

When I look at my husband, I see the same similarities of a devoted father and husband. Of a man who would do anything for his family despite the unpleasantries that life may throw his way.

Updated May. 01, 2024
two women in hospital room- our surrogacy journey

Our surrogacy journey didn’t go as planned—what we want others to know

We truly believe that despite our journey going differently than planned, we needed each other in our lives.

Updated Jun. 01, 2023
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My daughter and I both have a disability—and I still struggle with ableism

Her disabilities are not anyone’s inspiration. And while her job is not to teach others, she has unintendedly moved me to accept my own disability.

Updated Jun. 01, 2022
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To all the moms hurting right now: Please give yourself permission to grieve

There is collective power in our grieving hearts right now; let’s normalize not feeling normal.

Updated May. 31, 2022
mom sleeping in bed alone

My motherhood boundary: I don’t share my bed with my kids

Some might call this selfish; I call it setting healthy boundaries for myself.

Updated May. 31, 2022
Shari Siadat, founder of TooD Beauty and her daughters

Becoming a mother helped me reclaim my beauty narrative

Motherhood was the mirror I didn’t know I needed.

Updated May. 27, 2022
18 summers: mom at beach with kids

Please don’t tell me ‘we only have 18 summers’

We know the time with our kids at home is fleeting. We know it’ll go too fast. But the 18 summers myth? It's just not true—or helpful.

Updated May. 08, 2024
mom breastfeeding baby

Breastfeeding isn’t free, but kindness is

Breastfeeding is not free, but kindness can be.

Updated May. 27, 2022
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Motherhood has been my greatest career asset

I was terrified to have children because I was afraid of what it would do to my career. But motherhood isn’t a hindrance—it’s a force of nature. And it's ours to run with. 

Updated May. 28, 2022
young mother holding her infant son

How night weaning saved my sanity

At times I found myself mourning the loss of being a fountain of endless comfort and nourishment for my son. In my heart and in my weary mama bones, I knew that we were on the right path—a path towards sustainable motherhood. 

Updated May. 27, 2022
baby crying, sad mom sitting beside her

Why you should think before complimenting a new mom on her weight loss

I weigh less than pre-pregnancy, yet I am the most unhappy I’ve been in years.

Updated May. 27, 2022
sad mother with baby

Mothers are not OK

We need changes, now.

Updated May. 27, 2022
mom holding daughter's hand walking to school

6 things parents can do in the aftermath of a school shooting

In our power as parents and as citizens of this country, there is action we can take even when it feels helpless.

Updated May. 27, 2022
mother swinging child by the arms, celebrating her first birthday as a mom

Celebrating your first birthday as a mom: Why turning one is a big deal for mamas

Because you made it, mama. One year down the long road of motherhood. And many, many more to go.

Updated Jan. 17, 2023
little girl crying with arms wrapped around mother's waist

The Texas school shooting is a harsh reminder of the cruel world we are raising our children in

And that reality is heavy. It's unsettling. In so many ways, it's unfair.

Updated May. 27, 2022
stressed woman sitting at desk with laptop open

I’m a mom and the primary breadwinner—and I’m trying so hard to stop being the default parent

As the number of primary income earners rises, their shouldering of tasks and the ‘invisible load’ doesn’t lessen.

Updated Nov. 30, 2022
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