Emily Solberg, Author at Her View From Home

A Mama Isn’t Born, She’s Made

A mama isn’t born—a mama is made. I wasn’t born to be your mama. No, my love. I was MADE to be your mama. I longed for you, and I knew in my…

Your gangly toddler legs hug my waist as you cling to me. I squeeze tightly, then lower you to the floor as I gently detach your grip from around my…

Someday, I’ll tell her. When she can’t muster more than a grimace in my direction, I’ll tell her she used to save her biggest smiles for Mommy.…

“He’s such a calm boy.” “I promise he’s well-behaved when he’s with me.” “We had a great day.…

There’s nothing I dread more than a trip out in public with my toddler. Not because of the inevitable antics that result from trying to keep a tiny…

This is for the dads who show up. This is for the dads who feel helpless and scared as they watch their babies enter the world, but wouldn’t…

Hey Friend, I just wanted to drop by for a quick chat. I know we’re both super busy, but I feel like I owe you an explanation for my absence…

“I love my child, but when he throws a tantrum in public, I want to get on the floor and scream with him.” “I love my child, but she’s up…

“I’m sorry—I don’t know what you want me to say. I just don’t feel the same connection you do.” My husband sat open-palmed on the edge of…

There’s very little in this world more adorable than a toothy-grinned toddler splashing around in a bathtub or sitting perched on a potty.…