Category Simplify

A mother helps her baby brush teeth while they share a joyful moment in front of a bathroom mirror.

“My 1-Year-Old Has the Beginning…

Feb 21, 20265 min read

You see the panic when a parent says their 1-year-old has the…

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After Months of Painful, Stressful…

Feb 21, 20266 min read

You’ve spent months navigating stressful, painful feeds and now face a major…

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Is a Happy Marriage with…

Feb 21, 20265 min read

You may feel crushed by the daily grind of diapers, meal prep…

A mother works on a laptop at home while holding her baby, showcasing remote working and parenting.

“I Go Back to Work…

Feb 21, 20266 min read

You feel the panic: five days until the first workday back and…

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“I’m Intimidated to Fly Alone…

Feb 21, 20266 min read

You feel the tug between duty and dread: a close friend’s wedding…

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Older First-Time Mom Breaks Down…

Feb 21, 20267 min read

You feel that spike of panic when she says, “I’m terrified of…

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“I’m Sleeping Four Hours a…

Feb 21, 20266 min read

You’re dragging through days after sleeping only four hours a night, and…

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When One Family Plans Holidays…

Feb 21, 20266 min read

You notice the tension the moment holiday talk starts: one family has…

A medical professional examines a newborn baby indoors, highlighting healthcare and care.

“I Hit My 11-Week-Old’s Head…

Feb 21, 20267 min read

You panic when your 11-week-old bumps their head on a cupboard because…

A mother assists her daughter in brushing her teeth in a cozy, home bathroom setting.

“My 1-Year-Old Has the Start…

Feb 21, 20266 min read

You probably feel stunned and guilty after hearing that a 1-year-old has…

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Madison Cates

Mom, Wife, Minimalist.

Join me in my journey to declutter my life and live a simply beautiful life.

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a black and silver radio on a wooden table
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