mamashonestjournal

Parenting With a Past I Didn’t Choose

Before becoming a mom, I thought I had already processed most of my childhood. My dad…
Traveling With Little Kids. What I’ve Learned the Hard Way

Traveling with a small child is not easy. I know this first hand. I’ve flown with…
What NOT to Do in the Postpartum Trenches

The postpartum period is beautiful, messy, exhausting, and transformative all at once. Between feeding schedules, sleepless…
Lessons Motherhood Taught Me About Myself

Before motherhood, I never truly saw myself having children. It wasn’t something I dreamed about or…
How I Survive Mom Burnout: Self-Care Tips That Actually Work

Being a mom is one of the most rewarding experiences, but it can also be exhausting,…
Being a Mom in Your 20s: The Pros, the Cons, and Everything in Between

Becoming a mother is life-changing at any age, but being a mom in your 20s comes…
10 Motherhood Myths That Need to Die

Motherhood comes with a LOT of advice, clichés, and “truths” that can make any mom feel…
Navigating Life in a Blended Family: Culture, Roots, and Love

Being a mom is already a journey full of surprises, laughter, and challenges, but being part…
My First Entry: Realizing I’m Living a Life I Once Dreamed Of

I introduce myself as a mom and share a story about my husband and our daughter.…