motherhood

This isn’t my first baby—but I still need your support more than ever

The truth is, no matter how old my children are, no matter how independent the big ones get, no matter how "put together" I may appear, I humbly share that I am not always managing this very well all on my own. Please know I still need you.

You are my reason

For you, my heart explodes.

This mama’s Facebook post is going viral because it’s what we all need to read today

"Always have an extra large bag of chicken nuggets waiting in the freezer for quick lunches or nights you're too tired to cook dinner."

I’m the helicopter mom I ‘never’ wanted to be

The thing is, when I look at them with their smooth cheeks and bright eyes, I see their soft hearts and tender innocence. The thought of them being wounded or broken or hurt feels like a knife in my heart that I just couldn't take. It's too much.

It’s okay if two kids is way harder than you thought

Researchers found that having a second child puts a lot of pressure on parents' time and their mental health, and mothers bear the brunt of the burden.

My only resolution this new year is to ‘survive’

This is my year to sleep when I can. To give myself grace, always. To embrace the mess.

This is the year I take better care of myself

The truth is, when I don't take care of myself, I can't take care of anyone else.

I never planned on being a mother to 10 kids—but here we are

I never planned on being a mother of 10 kids, although I…

To the mama that taught me motherhood is not a competition, thank you

With that one comment, this stranger was telling me, in true mom code, the one thing all mothers need to hear: Motherhood is hard—for everyone.

Being a SAHM can be a thankless job—and yes, it’s real work

I am the always-on-call parent. And if I miss any of it, if I slip up, that's all on me, too.

The imperfect art of cherishing your last baby

Babyhood is such a fleeting stage and these little souls wait for no one as they achieve milestone after milestone.

No one human can be boiled down to a label, mothers least of all

I am wholly myself and wholly a mother but I am neither just a mom nor just myself any longer.

9 times Ali Wong’s Instagram perfectly captured #momlife

We love that she doesn't crop out the clutter and doesn't pretend that motherhood can't be super fun and super hard at the same time.

Moms spend a TON of time driving their kids, survey (and your life) confirms

Over half of parents spend upwards of five hours a week driving their kids around.

The complicated emotions that come with adoption

For the first family, the adoptee and the adoptive parents.

This mom’s post for special needs moms is going viral for a very good reason

Since being published the post has been shared over 2,000 times with hundreds of comments of support.

These viral comics perfectly capture the mental load of motherhood

Paula Kuka is the artist behind Common Wild and she's in our brains.

Even though I’m exhausted at the end of the day, I can’t fall asleep

I will remind myself to call the babysitter in the morning, buy dish soap, call the dentist, and respond to the work email, all in about 25 seconds. When I should be sleeping.

I’m defined by motherhood right now, and that’s okay

I spent many years longing to be here at this moment. To have my family. To be my children's mama.

To the mid-30s mama—our time is now

When I was younger, I needed the constant encouragement from teachers, my parents and even my husband. But not anymore. I'm noticing I don't care as much about other people's opinions as I get older—I have found a comfort and a confidence in myself.