The Next Stage of Motherhood

Little A finished breastfeeding last month, just before her 2nd birthday. Well, I say she stopped, but it was my … More

My Husband is More of a Feminist Than Me

I wouldn’t be able to do any of this without my husband. There, I said it. This exhausting juggle, the … More

I Need an Extra Day a Week

If only I had an extra day in the week, then I’d be able to get things done. I’d stick … More

An Afternoon Oasis in a Sea of Stress

What a perfect afternoon. An afternoon to remind me of the power of one-on-one time. Of observation and connection. Of … More

Fuckup Nights for Parents

There’s this global movement in the business world called Fuckup Nights that I think is brilliant. Along with being generally hilarious, the stories tend to be quite inspiring. Largely because the people who have the humility to be able to get up in front of a crowd of people and say, “yep, I fucked up.” So how about Fuckup Nights for Parents?

Motherhood and Judgy-ness

I’ve been trying to write this post all week, about how being a mother has taught me not to be … More

A Motherhood Manifesto

The phrase “the type of mother I want to be” comes up for me a lot – in my writing … More