Liz’s story shook me to my core. Liz suffered from multiple miscarriages before giving birth to two healthy children, a struggle that just 1% of American moms experiences. “From a young age I always knew my calling was to be a mother. I dreamed of having five or six kids, in a house full of tiny feet running amuck and lots of laughter flowing from every room.” Liz’s difficulties in conceiving challenged ...
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According to the Pew Research Center, 40% of new marriages in 2013 were between couples in which one partner had been previously married. Blended families aren’t just common, they’re normal, and make up a significant percentage of the population in the US. But being a mother to a child you didn’t give birth to isn’t always easy, and we learned from one Joovy Stepmom just how hard of a role it ...
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Every mom is special and worthy and enough, but this week, Joovy Magazine wanted to highlight specific types of moms that face unique challenges and unexpected blessings. Today, we meet working mom Christina, whose passion for fun and personal identity has led her to find the delicate balance between work and her children. “Up until the day I pushed my first son out I wasn’t truly sold on the idea of ...
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