motherhood

I still need you, Mom

Even as I mother my own children, I need to be mothered.

No one will ever underestimate the work of a SAHM again

The secret is out.

My baby, you make me a better person

And thank you for forgiving me when I'm not.

When you ask me what the pandemic was like, here’s what I’ll say

Today, I am writing to you to talk about the part when we decided to change the world.

I let myself cry, but then I keep going

We cry because it's all too much. It's overwhelming. It's fast and furious. It's all so brand new. But, then, after we cry, we dry our eyes. We keep going.

I don’t like to admit it, but sometimes I yell at my kids

I was halfway through lunch preparations and the water for pasta was…

I can’t believe I used to think leggings weren’t ‘real’ pants

They're my new power suit.

How to stretch your dollars—and other important money moves to make right now, mama

A few phone calls can put some money back in your pocket fast.

Mothering during coronavirus is the ultimate test—but you’re already succeeding

Mama, you were made for this moment.

It’s okay if all you did was watch ‘Paw Patrol’ today

For the next several weeks I am embracing imperfect parenting, loosening up about screen time and giving myself a high-five for every day we get simply get through.

I stopped feeling bad about saying ‘no’ to toys

We have plenty of beautiful, useful toys in our home already. I have eliminated the guilt of needing more toys to please them because I know they have more than enough.

To my firstborn: You will always be my baby

After having you, I was terrified of having another kid because I didn't think I could love someone else as much as you.

What I want to say when people ask me if we’re going to have another child

I didn't know my first pregnancy would be my last.

I wasn’t a baby person until I met my baby

Being uninterested in other people's toddlers doesn't mean you won't be a great mom to yours. We're often reminded to embrace people's differences and not put them in boxes, so why don't we do the same for moms?

I wish my mom could see me as a mother

I want my mom to know that I am okay. Because things look a lot different for me since the last time I saw her.

Just because you have a baby doesn’t mean you feel like a mom right away

It took me nine months to become a mother, and years to take on the label.

The impossible expectations placed on mothers

Cynthia Nixon went viral for talking about the impossible expectations women face. Now let's talk about motherhood, specifically.

This is the last time I’ll ever be pregnant

I'm trying to appreciate every moment of this pregnancy all while mourning the inevitable closing of this chapter in my life.

To the mama who is overwhelmed right now—I see you

Remember, you're not alone in this, you're amazing and you're rocking motherhood.

The best way to prevent a tantrum might surprise you, mama

How to keep "big feelings" from taking over.