Sure, “mommy blogging” saw its heyday back in the early 2000s, but thanks to microblogging via Instagram, the rise of social media influencers, and a shift back to authenticity, there’s been a resurgence of traditional parenting blogs as more parents are looking to connect. These real-life moms are sharing their own family escapades publicly in engaging parenting blogs—from the difficult challenges to the joyful moments that make up modern-day parenthood. No matter your interests or personal parenting style, there’s something for everyone in this list of real, really honest, and honestly funny mom blogs to start following this year.
Laura Scott and Co
Dermatology resident Laura Scott, M.D., the mother behind A Little Bit of Lacquer and Laura Scott and Co has four daughters and somehow makes the impossible look not only achievable but totally fun. Her tagline is “everyday inspiration from a mother and a doctor” and that’s exactly what you will find. Scott and her husband are both doctors and their entire family was featured on the cover of Parents magazine. Scott shares family fun from sunny Miami, tips on getting through medical school with kids, and more.
At Home With Natalie
A mother of six, Natalie Lesnefsky (better known as At Home With Natalie) is a lifestyle and DIY blogger and YouTuber who specializes in epic-yet-simple party planning. She has the gift of being able to take store-bought goodies, like cakes and snacks, and transform them into centerpieces that kids love. With her help, it almost seems like pulling off the perfect party is actually possible.
Jacqui Saldaña
Jacqui Saldaña, a mother of two girls, writes about food and parenting in her blogs Jacqui Saldaña and Jacqui Saldaña Simple Recipes, where she shares the sweet and tough times, including how she finds joy after a heartbreaking loss. Eight months after Jacqui Saldaña and her husband were married, they lost their 3-year-old son, Ryan, in a tragic accident. And although her blog, may have started out as the typical mom blog, full of smiles and fun crafts, it soon evolved into something so much more. Saldana chose to keep writing—about learning to live and love after such great loss and grief. She has kept smiling through it all while sharing revelations about her grief in her own words.
Cat and Nat
With a combined seven kids between them, Cat and Nat (also known as Catherine Belknap and Natalie Telfer) are a hilarious duo who break down #MOMTRUTHS in a podcast, videos, and in-person tours. The Toronto-based BFFs believe in talking about the things that some other parents are afraid to admit, and time after time again, they are completely spot-on. They tackle everything from that first day of school drop-off to the difficulty of making mom friends to the ever-present vow that moms make every night to be more patient in the morning (only to be yelling again by breakfast).
Juggling the Jenkins
Tiffany Jenkins makes videos on Juggling the Jenkins that will make you LOL with their dead-on accuracy about everything from parent-teacher conferences to marriage to being the type of mom who is definitely not a morning person. But Jenkins isn’t just about laughs. Her blog also shares mental health insights and her journey as a recovered drug addict.
Love, Taza
What do you get when you combine one NYC apartment, two parents, and five adorable children (including twins)? You get Love, Taza, a quirky and adventurous blog created by Naomi Davis, who goes by the nickname Taza. Former New Yorkers, Taza and her brood now live in sunny Arizona, her blog gives us an inside glimpse into their adventures as a family, including frequent travels around the world, proving that adventures don’t have to end when you have kids.
Lucie’s List
One of the most overwhelming parts of new motherhood is sorting through all of the products that your little one needs. Swings, strollers, baby monitors, diaper rash creams—the list goes on and on! Luckily, Meg Collins started Lucie’s List to sort through the overwhelming choices among parenting products and help moms make more confident decisions. Explore baby registry options, along with postpartum, twins, toddlers, and other gear guides to help you get through parenthood with the products that will set you up for success.
Mama Doctor Jones
Danielle Jones is an OB/GYN and a mother of four young kids and she’s unapologetic about her decision to share her life so publicly online on Mama Doctor Jones. To this medical mama, sharing her experience as a working mom, educating other women about reproductive and female health, and being open about all the challenges of parenting is just another extension of her oath as a doctor to help others—just in a digital way. Dr. Jones’ refreshing approach makes having a large family look chaotically perfect.
Mama.Papa.Bubba.
Jen Kossowan’s blog Mama.Papa.Bubba started out as a way to keep her family and friends back home in Vancouver, Canada, caught up on her growing family’s life in Kuwait. The family has since moved back to Canada and the blog has evolved into a celebration of the little joys of life at home with little ones. The mother of two is a pro at seasonal fun, homeschooling, and DIY projects that kids will love, from unicorn play dough to healthy muffin recipes and bucket lists for the whole family.
Mommy Shorts
Author of The Mommy Shorts Guide to Remarkably Average Parenting, Ilana Wiles (or Mommy Shorts) is anything but average. One day, she’s interviewing celebrities in her home for her popular and hilarious “Mommy Show” and the next she’s highlighting her family’s not-so-average travel around the world. The family of four lives in downtown Manhattan, with no plans of heading to the suburbs anytime soon.
Pregnant Chicken
From baby shower games that don’t suck to real talk about postpartum healing and sex after baby, Pregnant Chicken is one mom blog that keeps the pregnancy and new parenthood sunny-side up. You’ll find plenty of laughs and enough truths to keep you nodding in solidarity about parenting.
Rage Against the Minivan
At one point or another, most moms consider if they are going to enter the world of #TeamMinivan or #TeamNever. Kristen Howerton, the creator of Rage Against the Minivan, is one of those moms who despite her fight, gave into the glory of the messy minivan. Howerton is the mom of four kids in four years, both from birth and adoption, and she’s open about the fact that her blog is not one you go to if you’re looking for recipes, Pinterest-worthy decor, or party ideas. Instead, Howerton tackles tough topics, like raising teens, race and religion, and life as a divorced mom.
Redefining Mom
If you’re a parent who has an interest in running a new or current online business, then Redefining Mom can help. Monica Froese, the creator of the site, spent time working in corporate America before launching her blog that also tackles important topics like family budgeting. She helps moms turn their passions into profitable businesses in the digital space with tips like how to plan your own blog’s content calendar and how to become more profitable on Pinterest.
Tech Savvy Mama
Leticia Barr is the founder of Tech Savvy Mama and a DC Metro area mom of two teens. With a background in classroom technology integration and school administration, she uses her expert knowledge to educate parents and educators on integrating technology safely at home and school. Barr offers advice on topics like giving your child their first cell phone, setting digital boundaries, and supporting girls in STEM.
The Gray Gang
If you’re looking for raw, honest, and heart-wrenching insights and posts on motherhood and marriage, then Tiffany Gray is your girl. A mother of five young children from Portland, Oregon, Gray lives by the motto that “now is now” and that saying yes during childhood is one of the most important things you can do as a mom. Her popular posts on The Gray Gang remind you why motherhood is so beautiful, even in the most trying times.
The Mrs. The Mommy. The M.D.
Another medical mom who is slaying at the hospital and at home is Dr. Jasmine Johnson, a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellow, and mother of two, who has been blogging since 2010 as The Mrs. The Mommy. The M.D. She’s shared so many parts of her inspiring story—from finding out she was pregnant in college, to overcoming 14 rejections to medical school, to finally earning a scholarship and rocking motherhood while becoming a doctor. Her blog is a favorite for stay-at-home and working moms alike.
