Dear New Mom, Let me guess: you haven’t slept, really slept, in days.  You may have a hair or clothing accessory made from bodily fluids from your new bundle of joy.  You may also be wondering “Is it supposed to be this hard?  Maybe I’m going at this wrong…”  Nope,...

Dear Fellow Mom, I want you to know that being a human being will make you a better mom. You don’t have to be perfect. All it will teach your child is how to be a perfectionist. Motherhood is a physical and emotional marathon. You cannot grit your teeth through it;...

Dear Fellow Mom, If you’re like me, you feel tired almost every day and there is rarely time to do something fun for yourself. Babysitters cost a lot of money and the weeks go by without trying anything outside of the daily routine. Remember, we all need a night out....

Dear Mama, You are doing such wonderful work, and sometimes you need a break. In a perfect world the people who love you would offer you exactly what you need, but often they don’t know how to help. Don’t be afraid to let your partner, family and friends know what you...

Dear Mama, You do such a good job at making sure your kids are well-fed but sometimes you forget to nourish yourself. We all know that what we put into our bodies is important, but sometimes we get overwhelmed by the pace of life and we don’t feel like we have time to...

Dear Mama, You live such a busy life. There are many demands on your time and energy, not to mention the fears and doubts you might have about being a good parent. With every meltdown and mess from our children, with every snippy interaction with our partners, and...

My Dear Fellow Mama, The best piece of advice I ever got as a mother is that my child will tell me what he needs, when he needs it, and what is helpful--my only job is to listen. All the books in the world or pieces of advice from other people or judgments imposed on...

Dear Mama, Stop worrying! You are doing just fine. There is not a mom out there who hasn't made mistakes. Learn from them. Being a mom is tough, and you are strong enough to handle this. Don't stress about what everyone else is doing, what parenting books say, or what...

Dear Fellow Mom, You are amazing! The time and energy you put into others and all that you do does not go unnoticed. Your fellow moms know what a wonderful multitasker you are, and how you make it look easy. In the midst of all of your caretaking for others, please...

Dear Fellow Mom, You are amazing! The time and energy you put into others and all that you do does not go unnoticed. Your fellow moms know what a wonderful multitasker you are, and how you make it look easy. In the midst of all of your caretaking for others, please...