You’re not the same person you were before kids—and maybe that’s a good thing. This isn’t about bouncing back or “finding yourself” in a bubble bath. It’s about sitting with the version of you who has survived every chaotic morning, every tearful bedtime, and still shows up with love (or at least snacks). In this post, I’m sharing the three traits I now genuinely love about myself and why they matter more than ever. Plus, you’ll get to reflect on your growth with a powerful journaling prompt designed just for moms.

You’re already running on caffeine and sheer willpower, and now you’ve got a chorus of voices telling you how to swaddle, feed, and raise your baby “the right way.” Some days it feels like every opinion is a judgment, but what if you could hear advice without feeling attacked? This piece breaks down why people can’t stop giving parenting tips, how to filter the helpful from the useless, and how to stop wasting emotional energy on advice that doesn’t serve you.