Essays on Motherly:
Top 20 essays on Motherly:
- To the mom who stays up (way) past her bedtime
- 9 things I wish my husband had known before we brought baby home
- You’re not failing, mama
- Dear husband: One day, we’ll miss all of this
- To the mom who loves motherhood—but misses her freedom, too
- To all the grandparents—we couldn’t do this without you. Thank you
- 10 reasons why 2-year-olds are magical (not terrible)
- To my sister who had kids before me: I’m sorry I didn’t get it
- To my husband: I may not always say it, but—I need you and I’m so grateful for you
- I love having kids close in age—here are 10 unexpected reasons why
- Dear husband: Let’s not wait until the kids are grown to make time for us
- To the mama in the thick of it—it won’t be like this forever
- To the moms who gave my kids their hand-me-downs—thank you
- To my husband when he walks through the door
- The 4-month sleep regression struggle is real
- Marriage is: Choosing each other again and again (and again)
- 11 sex and marriage podcasts we love
- To my child-free friends—I might have to say ‘no,’ but please still invite me
- True life: There was SO much about breastfeeding I didn’t know
- Her clothes, her choice, her confidence—Why my daughter picks her own outfits
Featured On:
- Medium: To the Woman Who Loves Motherhood, But Doesn’t Feel Defined by It
- Haystack Stories: Abercrombie and the Art of Fitting In
- The Huffington Post:
- Thank You For Building This Life With Me — One Filled With Chaos And Happiness
- Why Is Motherhood Portrayed As Being Either Magical Or Depressing In Media?
- 10 Real-Life Parenting Lessons We Can All Learn From Daniel Tiger,
- 15 Ways You Can Show Your Kids You Love Them — Every Day
- A Love Letter To My Best Friend: Do You Know How Amazing You Are?
- Dear Mama: There Is No Shame In Asking For Help
- The Gottman Institute: To the Mom Who Loves Motherhood but Misses Her Freedom, Too
- Your Tango: To The Mom Who Loves Motherhood — But Misses Her Freedom, Too
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Editor + writer, This Is Motherhood: A Motherly Collection of Reflections + Practices