essays

No, you don’t have to have dinner together every night to connect as a family

Dinnertime didn’t feel like a time of connection; it felt like a time of tension.

The grief of divorce hit me most when it came to sharing custody

Divorce and custody are two different ball games.

6 ways we’re creating a gender-inclusive home for our children

Our children will grow up in a world of pronoun inclusivity and they will expect you to respect their own identity and those of their peers. 

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.

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.

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.

 A letter to the mom dealing with a public tantrum

The next time you think a parent has it all together, this is a refreshing reminder that no one does. 

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

I was officially harried, hurried and ungrounded.

Finding my meaning as a SAHM

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

The benefits of encouraging kids to embrace their differences

What if we taught our kids to look at their differences as a strength instead of a weakness?

To the mamas who just want to raise ‘good’ kids

As a parent educator and parenting coach, here are a few things I’ve learned (and recommend to the parents I work with) to help set your children up for success. 

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.

What I learned when I let my kids help around the house

It's hard, but letting your kids help around the house brings big benefits—for everyone.

It’s beyond time to normalize motherhood and activism

Let's pass the Momnibus Act—here’s how you can help.

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.

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.”