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#MotherlyStories

I was just her, the mom with a toddler and an infant

Without that hard year, without that time in the trenches, I wouldn’t be able to recognize how far we’ve come.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

The feisty girl revolution

I’m learning to cherish my daughter’s larger-than-life spirit and mission.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

An ode to my leggings: What would I do without your comfort?

Black stretchy pants don’t judge. 

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Happy birthday, baby: On baby + mama’s first year

The first year of baby’s life is epic—for mama.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

New mama, you’re never going to find ‘balance’

You’re not going to feel “caught up” for a very long time. If you accept that—you’ll find new freedom.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

How to get your kids out the door in 39 easy steps

I sat down and mapped out a life plan, and so far it looks like I will be late for approximately 15 more years.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

I wish I could be as brave as my son

Because sometimes it takes courage to be the kind one.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

My baby is starting kindergarten. Am I ready for this?

My number one priority these days will be to help my little one to feel strong in this new world.

Updated Sep. 28, 2023

My summer of letting go and what I gained along the way

Doing “nothing” is doing enough. More than enough.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

A letter to my baby when the world seems scary

It is daunting to bring a little human heart into this world, knowing all this world can contain.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

She can sleep in my bed anytime

Why I’ll take my baby in my bed these days.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Time away from my kids is the best thing I do for myself + my family

Mommy needs a time out, to rest and recharge. And she deserves it.

Updated Nov. 30, 2022

My 3 secret ingredients to a simple, happy summer with kids

I’ve decided these are the only rules I’m really going to care about this summer.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Motherhood rocked my world. Where was the village?

In our modern world, I need to work a little harder to create my village.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Are you a ‘good enough’ mother?

What if we decided that good-enough, is actually enough?

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Want to be an incredible mother? Just be truly present

Be present during the joy, be present during the frustration. Be present. Be present without expectation.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Working motherhood is hard. That’s also what makes it meaningful.

I have learned that my life is much more meaningful when I say yes to hard work with intention and purpose.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

*Now* is always the best time to be with my child

Wiser words have never been spoken, mama.

Updated Apr. 15, 2023

I’m not perfect, but I am the perfect mother for my child

In the times of ease, I am their perfect mother. In the times of challenge, I am their perfect mother.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
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