Here's to the Mamas Who Have Made Me a Better Mom

Here’s to the Mamas Who Have Made Me a Better Mom

Here’s to the mamas who have taught me everything I need to know about motherhood. Here’s to the mamas who pore over parenting, child development, and educational resources, striving constantly to be the best moms they can be. From you I …

Tell Her She’s Beautiful

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Actually, It DOES Matter How You Give Birth

Whenever people discuss c-sections and natural childbirth, one well-meaning sentiment always rises from the fray: It doesn’t matter how you give birth, as long as baby comes out healthy. I appreciate people wanting to remove the judgment that often surrounds …

Motherhood and the Search for the Holy Grail

When our first daughter was a baby (14 years ago—WUH?), I was ready to rock motherhood. I was going to be an AWESOME mom. I imagined I would stand high on the mountain of motherhood, plunge my victory flag into the soil, and spend my days in …

A Love Letter to the Cycle Breakers

There are superheroes among us. Disguised as ordinary moms and dads, members of this league of extraordinary parents change diapers, pack lunches, and tuck kids in at night just like the rest of us. But behind the scenes, they battle …

10 Reasons You Need a Momcation

10 Reasons You Need a Momcation

I recently took a trip all by myself. I had a meeting in San Diego for the magazine I work for, and I tacked on some extra days to visit friends, family, and my soul-mate, the ocean. At the Spokane airport, I …

That Time Pete Carroll Called Me

If you follow Motherhood and More on Facebook or Twitter, you’re probably already aware of this, but I thought I’d share some more details and try to get my non-social-media readers caught up. In short, it’s been the most exciting week …