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“My 1-Year-Old Has the Beginning…
You see the panic when a parent says their 1-year-old has the…
After Months of Painful, Stressful…
You’ve spent months navigating stressful, painful feeds and now face a major…
Is a Happy Marriage with…
You may feel crushed by the daily grind of diapers, meal prep…
“I Go Back to Work…
You feel the panic: five days until the first workday back and…
“I’m Intimidated to Fly Alone…
You feel the tug between duty and dread: a close friend’s wedding…
Older First-Time Mom Breaks Down…
You feel that spike of panic when she says, “I’m terrified of…
“I’m Sleeping Four Hours a…
You’re dragging through days after sleeping only four hours a night, and…
When One Family Plans Holidays…
You notice the tension the moment holiday talk starts: one family has…
“I Hit My 11-Week-Old’s Head…
You panic when your 11-week-old bumps their head on a cupboard because…
“My 1-Year-Old Has the Start…
You probably feel stunned and guilty after hearing that a 1-year-old has…
About Me
Madison Cates
Mom, Wife, Minimalist.






















