Mom Life

The United States has the world’s highest rate of children living in single-parent households, with 23% of children under the age of 18 living with one parent and no other adults. This number is more than triple the average...

Yes, that is cereal for dinner. That was your meal tonight. Why do I care so much that I fed you cereal for supper? Why did it feel like a failure? I actually snapped this photo to show your Dad...

I found out I was pregnant at the age of 20 and became a mom at 21. My now husband and I were living in Colorado Springs, about 1,000 miles away from our family. I was going to school,...

When I turn 40 years old next month, I will be at the halfway point of my life expectancy (for white females in the U.S., anyway). It's hard to hold a mini dance party for myself when friends on Facebook...

Note: Fargo Mom understands that all moms make different choices based on what works best for their family. Our writers have a variety of experiences we plan to share in the coming months, including the positive experience of co-sleeping.  The...

An entry from my journal: July 15, 2020 I’ve been feeling guilty and frustrated with myself lately. I have had a hard time getting out of bed in the morning, a hard time feeling eager about working during the day, and...

Adoption. The word itself brings up feelings for many people and the range of impact is far and wide. It carries many opinions, perspectives, and experiences. November is National Adoption Awareness Month and it is a time to celebrate...

Growing and giving birth to a human being is really hard. And it's messy and gross. Your body, mind, and relationships go through a lot to get that baby out. And there is no need to make the post-delivery...

Even though it was over 10 years ago, I remember the "Goldfish cracker moment" so clearly. I was a junior in college visiting my older sister who was knee deep in motherhood. Between her rambunctious three-year-old, inquisitive two-year-old, and tiny infant,...

I have heard the comment, "She looks just like you," since my daughter was young. And just until recently, I wished, "She acts just like you," was the next comment and the reality of my daughter's behavior. It was not. We...