Gemma Hartley

We are often so focused on what we say to girls, that we forget the impact our words have on our boys. One flippant mention of my son’s “skinny” figure has turned into a source of unnecessary turmoil for him, and has lead to this difficult but important conversation about body image.

The money is great, but it is not the best part of becoming a working mom. Having my own career has shifted the power balance of my relationship.

When my son was little, I used to let him win board games a lot.

I wish I had realized there was no such thing as being too young to have mental health issues. That there was nothing shameful about postpartum struggles.

When I made the decision to become a stay-at-home mother, the choice was an easy one.

I want to live my best life and, honestly, it's exhausting. Sometimes I wish I could just take a break and say I'm content with where I'm at.

Did you read “gymnastics for grown-ass adults” and get real excited? Like, where can I find this? How can I do this? This sounds awesome! 

I hate some of the things I see my friends and family post on Facebook.

I want and need to save some room for myself, to know that I am worthy of a place in the world without the label of mother.

Anti-choice folks love to say that these laws aren’t about controlling and punishing a large portion of the population, they are about the sanctity of life. And life, according to those who are anti-choice, begins when sperm meets egg.