Motherhood & identity
Linked with love
“Guilt will always linger while we are in a love this deep—it is linked with love…” A motherhood poem by Emma Heaphy, author of ‘Dear Motherhood’.
July 12, 2022
“Guilt will always linger while we are in a love this deep—it is linked with love…” A motherhood poem by Emma Heaphy, author of ‘Dear Motherhood’.
“To be a mother is to carry the weight of the world. Your world.” A motherhood poem by Emma Heaphy, author of ‘Dear Motherhood’.
“Mama, I’ve been there. I’ve wondered where the old me has gone, and who the new me is becoming.” A motherhood poem by Emma Heaphy, author of ‘Dear Motherhood’.
‘A mother is always ten steps ahead. Her mind is planning, hoping, thinking.’ A motherhood poem by Emma Heaphy, author of ‘Dear Motherhood’.
“We don’t know how you do it, but you do. You make everything happen. It’s like magic. YOU are magic.” A motherhood poem by Emma Heaphy, author of ‘Dear Motherhood’.
“So here’s a reminder to myself, and anyone else that needs to hear it: Take the photos.” A motherhood poem by Emma Heaphy, author of ‘Dear Motherhood’.
“So much of my mothering is in my mindset…” A motherhood poem by Emma Heaphy, author of ‘Dear Motherhood’.
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“Over and over. Day after day. Night after night. I do it for them.” A motherhood poem by Emma Heaphy, author of ‘Dear Motherhood’.
“They are needing more from me, and I can’t always find it.This is pregnancy with younger children.” A motherhood poem by Emma Heaphy, author of ‘Dear Motherhood’.
“Six weeks they said, to become the Mother. They never told you that becoming Her would be your life’s work.” A motherhood poem by Jade Loney.
“So to meet those needs, I need to make time. But time isn’t always easy to find.” A motherhood poem by Emma Heaphy, author of ‘Dear Motherhood’.
“Often when I tell another mother about a hard moment, a hard day, a hard week, I hear “same here”.” A motherhood poem by Emma Heaphy, author of ‘Dear Motherhood’.
Claire shares her story of becoming a single mother by choice, and how this has impacted her motherhood experience. Read her story and her advice for other single mums.
“If it weren’t for you, there may not be the start. The middle would be harder. And much would end.” A motherhood poem by Emma Heaphy, author of ‘Dear Motherhood’.
“Mama, I know the world is heavy right now. It has been for some time.” A motherhood poem by Emma Heaphy, author of ‘Dear Motherhood’.
“For them it’s the hugs and kisses at night, not the new outfit.” A motherhood poem by Emma Heaphy, author of ‘Dear Motherhood’.
“These changes have been the making of me. A new me. The mother born into me.” A poem by Emma Heaphy, author of Dear Motherhood.
“What matters will never really be complete either, because I will never be finished loving them.” A poem by Emma Heaphy, author of ‘Dear Motherhood’.
“This is for the mother still awake at night. Heavy eyes, full heart.” A motherhood poem by Emma Heaphy, author of ‘Dear Motherhood’.
Elisa Guth shares her experience with her son choking and gives her advice for mothers who are anxious about choking when starting solids. Read her motherhood story.
“I hope this makes it easier. That’s why I’m telling you. We are in this together.” A poem by Emma Heaphy, author of ‘Dear Motherhood’.
No one can learn to parent overnight, but you can support your partner to be a great dad over time. Learn a few simple ways to boost his parenting confidence.
“So as mothers we may do things different, but we all have on thing in common: we all love our children endlessly…” A motherhood poem by Emma Heaphy, author of ‘Dear Motherhood’.
“It’s play for them. It’s growth for me. It’s learning for us both.” A motherhood poem by Emma Heaphy, author of ‘Dear Motherhood’.
“There has been a lot going on this year. We have parented through some incredibly difficult times.” A motherhood poem by Emma Heaphy, author of ‘Dear Motherhood’.
“This is for the toddler mothers. Those stuck in storms, forever trying to steer the ship into calmer waters.” A motherhood poem by Emma Heaphy, author of “Dear Motherhood”
“In her hour of need, I was busy struggling with the newborn stage, and she felt abandoned by me.” Caitlin shares how her friendships changed when she became a mom.
“You are doing so much. You are more than enough. You are the sum of all.” A motherhood poem by Emma Heaphy, author of “Dear Motherhood”.
Should you have a second child? And when? Shaney Hudson explores the complexities of deciding to have a second child in this motherhood opinion piece. Read more.
“…that’s where the love is. Not in the perfect or consistent. But in the trying.” A motherhood poem by Emma Heaphy, author of “Dear Motherhood”.
Shaney Hudson discusses the impacts of sleep deprivation and the pressure new moms face to suffer in silence instead of seeking help.
“You are the perfect piece in their puzzle. And so often as mothers we can forget this.” A motherhood poem by Emma Heaphy, author of ‘Dear Motherhood’.
Caitlin Scott shares her thoughts on the age old question often asked of new moms, “so when are you having another baby?”. Read more about this motherhood opinion.
No one warns you about the darkest time of day for anyone with a newborn baby: witching hour. Read about how to survive this fussy baby phenomenon.
“Take yourself into the future. Twenty or so years from now.” A motherhood poem by Emma Heaphy, author of ‘Dear Motherhood’.
Parenting is a full time job, so let’s start treating it like one. Use these strategies to stay on top of all things motherhood and save time & energy.
Dads sacrifice a lot for their families, and a lot of it goes unnoticed. But dads, we see you and we thank you.
You don’t see adults sipping from teats, do you? So when should a baby stop using a bottle? Learn how and when to stop bottle feeding and introduce a sippy cup.
“One day years from now, you’ll ask me how the world used to be, back then.” A motherhood poem by Jade Loney.
Wondering when to start potty training your toddler or baby? It’s not just about age but when they show signs of readiness. Learn how to get this sh*t done.
“One day future mothers who see, hear, or read about this time will see just how amazing you are.” A motherhood poem by Emma Heaphy, author of ‘Dear Motherhood’.
When Caitlin became a new mom, she didn’t anticipate the deep emotions from her childhood that would resurface. Read her experience with reparenting in motherhood.
