Birth trauma is real. And yet, so many women feel ashamed for saying those words out loud. The emotional, physical, and mental gymnastics that birth demands are almost impossible to explain to someone who hasn’t experienced it. Birth trauma; emotional, physical, or psychological, affects more women than we openly acknowledge. Too often, it’s met with phrases like: “At least you have a healthy baby.” Yes. Of course that matters. Of course I am grateful. But that truth should

Let’s just say it : in most households, one parent becomes the default   parent. And spoiler alert, it’s usually the mom. (This is not a man-hating post. Keep reading!) The default parent is the one who magically knows everything: doctor’s appointments, bedtime routines, swim lessons, registration deadlines, picture day, who needs new shoes, and a thousand other invisible tasks that keep the family running. And here’s the kicker: you carry all of this so well that people assu

While I was reading Brain-Body Parenting by Mona Delahooke, I came across the question: “ Who mothers mommy?”* This simple sentence sent me on a reflective spiral. It’s one of those truths that sits quietly under the surface of motherhood, and once someone names it, you can’t un-hear it. So I ask again, Who does  mother mommy? Women are raised (socially, culturally, generationally) that as a mother you must accept martyrdom as part of the role. We’re fed the idea that a “goo

Everyone loves to talk about the “perfect timing” for a baby. I asked The Motherhood to weigh in (the truest wisdom keepers!) . Here’s how the votes landed: Spring — 50% Winter — 27% Fall — 18% Summer — 5% Let’s break down the perks and pain points of each: Spring (The Fan Favourite) Pros: Longer daylight = a mental health boost when you’re up at all hours Easy stroller walks without extreme cold or heat Babies can wear normal clothing, not 42 layers Cons: Allergy season + ne

Is it just me, or are women constantly drowning in ads for vitamins and supplements that promise us the impossible? We’re told to be...

It’s time we stop using the term “natural birth”  to refer only to unmedicated, vaginal deliveries. Because let’s be honest, every birth...

Let’s be real: the best gift you can give a new mom is anything that makes her life easier. The newborn stage is beautiful, but it’s also...

If you're here, you're probably asking the age-old (and super Google-able) question: “Should I get my baby’s ears pierced?” First of...

Looking for the best baby books to build your child’s library? You’re in the right place! I asked The Motherhood for their favorite baby...

I recently came across a stat that stopped me mid-scroll. It showed the average number of kids per family over the years: 👶 1950s:  5...

If you're navigating pregnancy or preparing for motherhood, chances are you've Googled everything from "Do I need a birth plan?" to "What...

The first birthday. Can you believe it? You made it through one whole year of parenting! Sleepless nights, teething, growth spurts, first...

Pregnancy and birth are as unique as each woman’s journey. Every experience is different, and that’s part of what makes motherhood so...

Motherhood is a path full of unexpected twists, and for Kate, her journey to becoming a mom was nothing like she imagined. Kate never...

So, you’ve decided it’s time to move your little one out of the crib and into a toddler bed? Before you start Googling “how to transition...

I did it! I went on a trip without my kids and only cried a handful  of times (mostly at the end, okay, I’m not perfect). I was gone for...

I’m about to go to New York for work. I should  be excited, right? It's an incredible opportunity, something many people would jump at....

Motherhood is like a rollercoaster ride that you didn’t sign up for, except there’s no seat belt, no map, and you’re pretty sure the...

As a mom, there’s nothing more heartbreaking than hearing your toddler wake up in the middle of the night, crying out in fear from a...

It was 11 PM on a Saturday night —pitch dark, quiet, and yet, I found myself driving my teething, cranky toddler around the...