https://mommy-diary.com/ Motherhood, Identity & Healing—Creative Modern Motherhood Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:52:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://mommy-diary.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/cropped-Mommy-diary-submark-white-pink-32x32.png https://mommy-diary.com/ 32 32 111288181 https://mommy-diary.com/how-to-build-good-habits-and-break-bad-ones/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-build-good-habits-and-break-bad-ones https://mommy-diary.com/how-to-build-good-habits-and-break-bad-ones/#respond Wed, 08 Jan 2025 16:00:00 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=33038 Several years ago, I went through a complete re-evaluation of myself, my life, and my dreams. I’ve had my fair share of struggles but eventually, through a lot of self-reflection, and with the help of those around me (including all of you), I found healing and hope. Throughout my journey to self-discovery, I made a...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/how-to-build-good-habits-and-break-bad-ones/feed/ 0 33038 https://mommy-diary.com/things-to-do-as-a-stay-at-home-mom/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=things-to-do-as-a-stay-at-home-mom https://mommy-diary.com/things-to-do-as-a-stay-at-home-mom/#respond Wed, 26 Jun 2024 15:00:00 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=37963 Being a stay-at-home mom can be just as challenging as it is rewarding. Sometimes it can feel like you never have time to do anything for yourself or, especially, by yourself. Getting out of the house and doing something other than your usual household chores is a rare treat for many stay-at-home moms. That said,...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/things-to-do-as-a-stay-at-home-mom/feed/ 0 37963 https://mommy-diary.com/how-to-deal-with-anxiety-as-a-mom/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-deal-with-anxiety-as-a-mom https://mommy-diary.com/how-to-deal-with-anxiety-as-a-mom/#respond Wed, 26 Jun 2024 15:00:00 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=31326 This journey of motherhood is incredible— there are moments of pure joy and love, but also moments where it’s just hard. From worrying about your child’s safety to juggling work, household chores, and maintaining a social life, there’s no doubt that moms carry a lot of stress on their shoulders.  As if that weren’t enough,...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/how-to-deal-with-anxiety-as-a-mom/feed/ 0 31326 https://mommy-diary.com/why-being-a-mom-is-hard/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-being-a-mom-is-hard https://mommy-diary.com/why-being-a-mom-is-hard/#comments Mon, 24 Apr 2023 15:00:00 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=18116 If you know, you know. Being a mom is hard.  Motherhood is a journey like no other. It is a confusing mix of the highest highs and lowest lows. Some days I pat myself on the back because I’m killin’ it. On other days I drop too many f-bombs and am angry at myself for having...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/why-being-a-mom-is-hard/feed/ 8 18116 https://mommy-diary.com/postpartum-wardrobe-essentials/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=postpartum-wardrobe-essentials https://mommy-diary.com/postpartum-wardrobe-essentials/#respond Wed, 08 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=19190 After giving birth, you certainly don’t feel your best. You are most likely tired, swollen, and sore. When it’s time to change out of the hospital gown, it’s important that you have something comfortable to change into. In this post, I’ll share some of my favorite postpartum wardrobe essentials.  Postpartum Wardrobe Essentials Before you give...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/postpartum-wardrobe-essentials/feed/ 0 19190 https://mommy-diary.com/art-depression/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=art-depression https://mommy-diary.com/art-depression/#respond Wed, 09 Mar 2022 21:08:36 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=25467 Hi friends. It’s been a while since I’ve written on the blog like this. I miss this act of writing though, as blogging is still my number one love. Art, Depression and Mommy Diary I know the word “blogger” seems antiquated now, as it’s been replaced by words like “content creator” and “influencer.” I’ve adopted...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/art-depression/feed/ 0 25467 https://mommy-diary.com/podcast-2-postpartum-depression-anxiety/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=podcast-2-postpartum-depression-anxiety https://mommy-diary.com/podcast-2-postpartum-depression-anxiety/#respond Fri, 10 Dec 2021 22:24:59 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=18681 EP 2: My Postpartum Depression + Anxiety Story And How I Overcame It Get comfortable, because I’m about to share my story from a very challenging time in my life. This episode is all about my struggle with postpartum depression, and how I got through it. If you have experienced postpartum depression and/or anxiety, I...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/podcast-2-postpartum-depression-anxiety/feed/ 0 18681 https://mommy-diary.com/podcast-8-tips-for-new-mothers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=podcast-8-tips-for-new-mothers https://mommy-diary.com/podcast-8-tips-for-new-mothers/#respond Tue, 02 Nov 2021 15:20:40 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=20044   Ep 22: 8 Tips For New Mothers Whew, this year just doesn’t get any easier does it friends? I’m feeling a lot of nervousness and anxiety about our country’s current state and life in general. As hard as it is, I also believe this is a collective awakening and a time of transformation for...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/podcast-8-tips-for-new-mothers/feed/ 0 20044 https://mommy-diary.com/podcast-14-photography-tips-and-tricks-for-parents/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=podcast-14-photography-tips-and-tricks-for-parents https://mommy-diary.com/podcast-14-photography-tips-and-tricks-for-parents/#respond Sun, 29 Aug 2021 00:25:18 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=19385 Ep 14: Photography Tips and Tricks for Parents If you are working hard to build your Instagram page, blog, Etsy shop, or simply a parent who wants to capture beautiful photos of their children, then this episode is for you. One of my greatest passions is photography. I think it’s the perfect way to capture...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/podcast-14-photography-tips-and-tricks-for-parents/feed/ 0 19385 https://mommy-diary.com/podcast-1-who-is-angela/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=podcast-1-who-is-angela https://mommy-diary.com/podcast-1-who-is-angela/#respond Thu, 10 Jun 2021 21:16:37 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=18678 Welcome to Mommy Diary, the podcast! This podcast is all about honest stories of motherhood with real women just like you. I’m Angela Kim, and I’m so happy to start this journey and connect with you on a more personal level. I’m a creative, a writer, photographer, lifestyle blogger, and mom of four. I was...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/podcast-1-who-is-angela/feed/ 0 18678 https://mommy-diary.com/burnout-maternal-gatekeeping-martyr-mode/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=burnout-maternal-gatekeeping-martyr-mode https://mommy-diary.com/burnout-maternal-gatekeeping-martyr-mode/#respond Thu, 15 Apr 2021 21:45:42 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=22018 This post is sponsored by responsibility.org. As always, all opinions are my own. Mom Burnout, Maternal Gatekeeping and Cost of Martyr Mode Mom burnout. What does it look like for you? We just returned from an amazing family trip to Hawaii. I know this is privilege that many families don’t have and I feel incredibly...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/burnout-maternal-gatekeeping-martyr-mode/feed/ 0 22018 https://mommy-diary.com/sleep-training-tips-for-babies/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sleep-training-tips-for-babies https://mommy-diary.com/sleep-training-tips-for-babies/#respond Wed, 17 Mar 2021 03:28:39 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=21418 I’ve gotten several questions lately about sleep training. It’s a hot topic in the parenting world that comes with lots of decisions. Should you sleep train? Should you not sleep train? How do you do it? Which method do you use?  There is so much information in the online space regarding sleep training that it...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/sleep-training-tips-for-babies/feed/ 0 21418