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2019 Update: We still stand by this roundup of the best blogs and newsletters for working moms — but you may also want to check out our most recent discussion about five great books for working mothers. We’ve already rounded up some of the best pregnancy books and the best blogs for moms-to-be — but that is a far cry from all of the blogs and more that you can read as a working mom. Which ones do you read regularly? Which ones do you go to for “destination searching” — you’re looking for the answer to something specific and want to do it in the archives of that site? Which ones do you click on first if they appear in Internet search results? Note that a few of these are worthy repeats from our roundup of the best maternity blogs. These are a few of my favorite blogs, newsletters and more for working moms — I’d love to hear yours.The Best Parenting Blogs for Working Moms — General
- Aha! Parenting – I don’t read this one, penned by a child psychologist, regularly, but if it comes up on an Internet search then it’s one of the first results I click on.
- A Cup of Jo – She has a great series of posts interviewing mothers in different countries, as well as a “day in a life” series of different working moms (inside the home, outside the home, etc.).
- Hellobee – I was obsessed with WeddingBee while planning my wedding, so it makes sense that I like Hellobee as well. There are forums, buying guides, and numerous moms sharing their stories.
- Motherlode – The New York Times’ parenting blog — lots of great discussion of recent studies and general parenting.
- Parent Hacks – I don’t read it regularly but I get the newsletter, and the book is on my “to read eventually” list…
- Productive Parenting – I get daily emails for both Harry and Jack — they tell you an age-appropriate game to play, rhyme to tell, or something like that, that exercises a skill. Almost all of the ideas are cheap, easy things to do; I particularly found it helpful when the boys were really young.
The Best Parenting Blogs for Working Moms — Specific Topics
- Common Sense Media – An extremely useful site with many resources, including thorough ratings of movies, games, books, etc. (not just for violence and sexual content but also for role models, positive messages, and other qualities).
- Design Mom – I don’t read the blog regularly but her book is on my list of things to read eventually. If I’m pondering some specific interior design issue I will usually check her blog, or get sucked into her Living With Kids home tours. (I still love Apartment Therapy and DesignSponge for that too, though neither are specifically for moms.)
- KellyMom – A major source for all sorts of breastfeeding issues… I’ve spent many middle-of-the-night hours on this site!
- A Mighty Girl – I like their Facebook page — they share a lot of positive messages about girls, particularly in STEM fields.
- The Mom Edit – Formerly “Ain’t No Mom Jeans” — I like following Shana’s and her coauthors’ shopping adventures.
- Science of Mom – Infrequently updated, but there’s great stuff in the archives — very scientific looks (with citations! to studies!) at parenting topics like sleep training, potty training, breastfeeding issues, etc.
- Weelicious – Lots of recipes and videos for how to cook for and with the littles. (I also have her cookbook, which is beautiful.) Some of her ideas are a bit too ambitious for me, but inspiration is always good, right?
The Best Humorous Blogs for Working Moms
- Illustrated with Crappy Pictures – A mom’s intentionally crude drawings that depict the joys of shopping at Target, helping little kids use public restrooms, parenting when the whole family is sick, and more.
- It’s Like They Know Us – Hilarious takes on ridiculous stock photos of moms and families.
The Best Blogs on Work-Life Balance for Working Moms
- Breadwinning Mama – Lots of good tips from a woman who knows how it goes! I’m also on the newsletter for 40 Percent and Rising, an organization dedicated to breadwinning moms.
- Working Moms Against Guilt – I see a lot of their stuff shared by Working Mother on Facebook, and like a lot of it.
- Working Mother – I started getting this magazine before I was pregnant, and highly recommend it to every working mother.
mascot says
Hands down favorite is Brain, Child (both a blog and a magazine). Their FB feed has regular posts and the articles are very well written. For blogs, Alphamom, Amalah, Rants from Mommyland are all regular reads.
TBK says
I’d take Kellymom with a HUGE grain of salt. If you’re doing a pretty okay job bre@stfeeding, she’s probably helpful. If you’re struggling, you might want to steer clear, especially if you already feel guilt. I couldn’t bre@stfeed my twins in the end, and her brand of “every woman can bre@stfeed” was the last thing I needed.
KJ says
I agree with that. There is a lot of good practical advice, but you have to be aware that their point of view is that you should be breastfeeding even if it’s at the expense of literally everything else. (Distractible baby? Just get up every hour all night to feed! ) If that isn’t your viewpoint, then don’t feel bad if you don’t follow all of their suggestions; just take what works for you.
JJ says
Agreed. That website made me feel like a failure because I was nursing with a n*pple shield. I was still nursing! But apparently not well enough…
TBK says
Fearless Formula Feeder is great for when you’re feeling overwhelming by the breast-is-best message.
eh230 says
Would also love to see which podcasts people like for parenting. I just started listening to The Longest Shortest Time yesterday and really like it.
KJ says
I like One Bad Mother.
anonyc says
Podcasts for the win! I like Slate’s Mom and Dad are Fighting. Tried LST and thought a couple episodes were great; now I can’t really get myself into it and haven’t precisely figured out why. It struck me as birth/infant-heavy, and because I (well, the kiddos) are beyond that phase, I find myself less and less interested, mostly because I’m out of that game and have made up my mind about issues/made my decisions.
Mom and Dad is geared for slightly older kids–preschool and elementary school–and multiple kid situations, which is where I’m at these days. It’s also more topical; they discuss issues that are raised in the news. And I really like hearing from a dad, plus they have an appropriate sarcasm level (never too much sarcasm with kids!).
If anyone has other parenting podcasts that are not baby/pregnancy focused, I’d love to hear about them.
FVNC says
I like Scummy Mummies. It’s hosted by two British comics who are mothers. Very little practical parenting advice, but highly entertaining.
Stacey says
I like Pigtail Pals and Ballcap Buddies (blog & FB). She discusses gender stereotypes, media literacy, body image, etc. Originally the author focused on girls issues, but she has since expanded to cover the many issues boys face as well. To give a flavor, a recent post was about how to respond to a first grader who said she was fat.