Classic “advice” for new moms (or moms of young kids). Edited to be actually helpful. Illustrations by Mary Catherine Starr

Amazing illustrations by Mary Catherine Starr, a New England-based graphic designer, yoga teacher, illustrator, and mother of two. Check out more of her work on her personal page. Sometimes a picture (or 8, in this case) is worth a thousand words. Starr illustrates the frustration new moms often hear when receiving (well meaning, but usually […]
When to say “Yes” and when to say “No” illustrations by Sophie Lucido Johnson

Amazing illustrations by Sophie Lucido Johnson, artist, author, and New Yorker cartoonist. Check out more of her work on her personal page. Sometimes a picture (or 6, in this case) is worth a thousand words. Lucido illustrates the difficult work of identifying, accepting, and communicating your own needs.
“Enough”

As we approach the end of the year, I’d like to pose a question to you. How often does the fear of “scarcity”, of not having or doing enough drive your decisions and guide your emotions? Did I do enough? Was I a good enough mother? Did I show up enough for my family and […]