stay-at-home mom

My husband and I made the decision for me to stay home to raise our children despite my parents, in-laws, sibling and friends pushing me to pursue my career and keep the kids at daycare....

stay-at-home mom

I used to be the breadwinner. I also used to like wearing the pants in the family. My attitude changed as I got older. I don’t want to wear the pants now.

stay-at-home mom

After nearly ten years of infertility, we were surprised by three babies in four years. From the moment our first baby was growing in my womb, I knew there was no way I could hand over my...

stay-at-home mom

I learned from you that there is substance in, and pride with, being a stay-at-home mother. After long and loud days at home with three boys, I didn’t fully understand the benefits of all...

stay-at-home mom

I thought of you recently as I was holding my 18-month-old daughter. We were both covered in her dinner and it made me smile. I wasn’t stressed; I was calm and could actually find humor in...

stay-at-home mom

I sent my youngest child off to kindergarten last month. I’ve been a stay-at-home mom for the past 17 years, and I’ve been reflecting on this pivotal moment. I wanted to share with you...

stay-at-home mom

A good friend of mine is sad her oldest child is headed off to college. She cries every day at the thought of being without her daughter and is having a hard time keeping herself together....

stay-at-home mom

I’m a few weeks from having my first child, and I just finished my last day of work. When my husband and I got home, he wrapped me in a tight hug, thanked me for working so hard at my job...

stay-at-home mom

When I became a stay-at-home mom, we had four children. This was during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, and I lost my part-time job. We’d tried many other times for me to stay...