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I’m a Stay-at-Home Mom and I’m Exhausted, Too

Kids, Motherhood
May 9, 2019
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6 Minute Read

By Emily Solberg

I’m a Stay-at-Home Mom and I’m Exhausted, Too

Society to stay-at-home moms: - When you first bring your baby home, make sure to let your husband sleep. Remember,…

Dear Future Daughter-In-Law, These Are My Promises to You

Kids
April 22, 2019
34.4K Views
4 Minute Read

By Emily Solberg

Dear Future Daughter-In-Law, These Are My Promises to You

Dear future daughter-in-law, Your someday husband is currently two years old. Right now it’s hard to imagine that he’ll ever…

Baby, Motherhood
January 18, 2019
3.8K Views
3 Minute Read

By Emily Solberg

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…

Child, Motherhood
January 12, 2019
4K Views
2 Minute Read

By Emily Solberg

Mommy Always Comes Back

Your gangly toddler legs hug my waist as you cling to me. I squeeze tightly, then lower you to the…

Baby, Motherhood
October 22, 2018
17.2K Views
2 Minute Read

By Emily Solberg

Someday, I’ll Tell Her

Someday, I’ll tell her. When she can’t muster more than a grimace in my direction, I’ll tell her she used…

Child, Kids, Motherhood
August 30, 2018
6.6K Views
3 Minute Read

By Emily Solberg

Dear Son, I’ll Take You At Your Worst

"He's such a calm boy." "I promise he's well-behaved when he's with me." "We had a great day. He definitely…

Kids
June 27, 2018
6.9K Views
4 Minute Read

By Emily Solberg

Please Stop Asking My Child To Smile

There’s nothing I dread more than a trip out in public with my toddler. Not because of the inevitable antics…

Kids
June 15, 2018
23.4K Views
3 Minute Read

By Emily Solberg

Thank You For Being a Dad Who Shows Up

This is for the dads who show up. This is for the dads who feel helpless and scared as they…

To My Friend Who’s Not In The Motherhood Club, I Still Love You

Motherhood, Relationships
June 10, 2018
2.8K Views
4 Minute Read

By Emily Solberg

To My Friend Who’s Not In The Motherhood Club, I Still Love You

Hey Friend, I just wanted to drop by for a quick chat. I know we’re both super busy, but I…

The Five-Word Phrase Every Mom Should Stop Using Right Now

Motherhood
June 4, 2018
3.3K Views
3 Minute Read

By Emily Solberg

The Five-Word Phrase Every Mom Should Stop Using Right Now

“I love my child, but when he throws a tantrum in public, I want to get on the floor and…

My Husband Struggled To Connect With Our Baby

Relationships
May 30, 2018
6.5K Views
3 Minute Read

By Emily Solberg

My Husband Struggled To Connect With Our Baby

“I’m sorry—I don’t know what you want me to say. I just don’t feel the same connection you do.” My…

These Common Hashtags Could Be Attracting Pedophiles To Pictures Of Your Kids Online

Living, Motherhood
May 9, 2018
8.1K Views
2 Minute Read

By Emily Solberg

These Common Hashtags Could Be Attracting Pedophiles To Pictures Of Your Kids Online

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

Emily Solberg

Emily Solberg

I’m a Stay-at-Home Mom and I’m Exhausted, Too

Dear Future Daughter-In-Law, These Are My Promises to You

A Mama Isn’t Born, She’s Made

Mommy Always Comes Back

Someday, I’ll Tell Her

Dear Son, I’ll Take You At Your Worst

Please Stop Asking My Child To Smile

Thank You For Being a Dad Who Shows Up

To My Friend Who’s Not In The Motherhood Club, I Still Love You

The Five-Word Phrase Every Mom Should Stop Using Right Now

My Husband Struggled To Connect With Our Baby

These Common Hashtags Could Be Attracting Pedophiles To Pictures Of Your Kids Online

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