The journal

Motherhood

Stories about family life, learning as we go, and making room for grace.

October 12, 2026

The Beautifully Messy Art of Letting Our Children Do Things Themselves

There comes a point in parenting when a child announces, with complete confidence, “I can do it myself.”

October 4, 2026

Parenting leaves room for mistakes, repair, and showing up when our children need support.

September 18, 2026

Nobody prepared me for how much of motherhood is figuring out what people will eat, making it, and then finding out that information has changed.

September 17, 2026

Before becoming a mom, I thought I was a patient person.

September 14, 2026

Welcome to Mind of Lydia. I’m glad you’re here.