In some parts around the world, this Sunday is dedicated to the mothers out there. For Mother's Day, we've rounded up sites on motherhood, parenting, and family. On WordPress.com, you'll discover mothers on all paths: new moms, stay-at-home-moms, single moms, mothers who are full-time writers, and more. (Even mommy men, as you'll see below.)
We especially want to highlight bloggers with unique perspectives and thoughtful commentary, as well as collaborative blogs with multiple contributors. So, we hope you enjoy this sampling of sites in honor of this special day.
Illustration by Andrea Badgley.
Creative nonfiction writer Andrea Badgley lives with her husband and two children in the Appalachian mountains of Virginia. In the past, she's caught our eye with thoughtful posts on both family and the writing life: a piece on putting food on the table, and a post on revisiting her childhood diaries. Her blog is a delight: lovely musings on motherhood and parenting, and lighthearted pieces, too (be sure to check her humor category).
On her About page, Andrea says her mother once told her to never ever stop writing -- good advice, mom! -- and we're glad to see her reflections on WordPress.com. Her voice is strong, yet quiet and eloquent; follow along and read how she balances all the things that life throws at her.
On Avital Norman Nathman's blog, The Mamafesto, motherhood and feminism collide. The writer, mother, and former high school teacher writes provoking, intelligent posts on a number of topics, from gender and media to activism and reproductive rights.
Image by Avital Norman Nathman.
In a recent response to a Huffington Post article about a mother who posted pictures of her six-year-old cross-dressing son on Facebook, she writes:
Maybe – and just hear me out – instead of suggesting that we *don't* share these pictures over fear that it will damage our children somehow, we actually share more of them in hopes of normalizing and accepting these types of things.
Being a "pink boy" doesn't have to mean anything beyond being a boy who happens to love pink.
We enjoy following the commentary and personal writing on her blog -- and, whether you agree or disagree, you'll appreciate that she asks questions that make her readers think. We also like that she showcases her freelance work on another WordPress.com site using the portfolio-style theme Hatch; if you dig her blog posts, be sure to poke around her other projects.
Musings from the mind of Kristen Hansen Brakeman.
Essayist and fiction writer Kristen Hansen Brakeman is a busy writer and mother -- she's got her hands in numerous cookie jars: a WordPress.com blog of sharp, often hilarious writing; her work as a production supervisor on TV variety shows; and her book projects -- she's currently seeking representation for an essay collection and a humorous fantasy for kids.
In addition to exploring topics of aging (check out her popular post on the dreaded word "ma'am"), family, and other subjects with her dose of humor, she writes about life in the Sandwich Generation: raising three daughters while taking care of an aging mother.
Mommy Man: Adventures of a Gay Superdad
Stay-at-home dad, writer, and "mommy man" Jerry Mahoney lives with his boyfriend, Drew, and their two twins (who were conceived via gestational surrogate, with eggs provided by Drew's sister, Susie). On his blog, he writes about issues of gay parenting and being a stay-at-home dad (consider his post on "dadscimination," his thoughts on whether kids deserve a mom, or commentary on an episode of Modern Family).
There's lots of stuff to read here, so if you don't know where to start, visit his "Best O'Blog" page, or read more about his unique story in his Modern Love essay, "Mom/Not Mom/Aunt," in the New York Times.
Spilled Milk is a collaborative blog featuring photography collections by 19 mothers around the globe. Each week, a new theme prompts one of the contributors to reflect on parenthood and "the complexity and beauty that comes with raising our kids." The site design is minimal and elegant, and the bloggers use tiled galleries to display sets of gorgeous images.
Check out the recent contributions that interpret the themes of "Experience," "Mess," and "Meal." The themes are broad, allowing each photographer to get creative with snapshots and compile personal yet cohesive collections of what it means to be a mother, wife, and observer of the fleeting, intimate, and precious moments of our lives.
Image collection by Spilled Milk.
More collaborative blogs
Mothers With Cancer is a group blog of 20 mothers with cancer. Some of these women have been in remission for years, while others are newly diagnosed or are battling a new recurrence. Off the Merry-Go-Round is a space for discussion and inspiration for six women who have chosen their families over full-time careers. Also, Peanut Butter on the Keyboard is a blog where parenting and publishing intersect, led by a group of mothers who also happen to be romance authors.
And more: a mix of moms on WordPress.com
We love the variety -- and fun and fitting blog names -- of sites focused on motherhood:
Doodlemum
#$&!% Mom
Adequate Mom
Divorced Mom
Original Simple Mom
Smarter Moms
Barefoot Mom
Ordinary Mom
Reluctant Mom
Honest Mom
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