The Journal

Mama Next Door: Jenelle Zingg @MammaEase

I think there is more that could be said about preparing to become a mother. It would be ideal for us to work on the areas of our life where we want to heal old...

Mama Next Door: Raequael Patterson

My absolute dream version of motherhood is one that consists of support. Support for moms who are trying their best and may not get it right every time. Support for moms that want to learn...

Mama Next Door: Narmda Kumar

I want to be a Mother that my kids come to in a time of crisis, happiness and defeat.  I hope that I raise them in a way that they are not afraid to come...

Mama Next Door: Vincia Addams

My absolute dream version of motherhood is based in community and support.  A society where mothers can share their triumphs and struggles openly without judgement.  It includes raising loving, genuine, and kind tiny humans that...

Mama Next Door: Jeannie Marrugo

If you would have talked to the Jeannie of 2008, she would have said she is moving away to a big city, working her life away and never marrying and having kids. Well, a few...

Mama Next Door: Lilani Dunn

I'm going to take a bit of a risk with an unpopular opinion but I have found myself being frustrated at some of the enabling of "Mommy Life" stereotypes. From tone deaf memes, to terrible...

Mama Next Door: Jessica (Zyla) Owusu-Afriyie

Since becoming a mother, I have achieved some of my most major career goals. I became a business owner after becoming a mom. It was something I had wanted to do for a long time....

Mama Next Door: Maggie Yates

We homeschool and dream motherhood for me looks like lots of time reading, exploring the outdoors, crafting and creating alongside my boys. At the same time, I still am passionate about the work I am...

Mama Next Door: Sheena Selvey-Watterson

Happy Thursday, Mamas! This week's #MamaNextDoor is Sheena Selvey-Watterson. Sheena is a mama of two little boys, wife and a BRCA2+ previvor. A previvor is a survivor of predisposition or increased risk for a disease...