Katy Huie Harrison, PhD

Katy Huie Harrison, PhD, is an author, mom, recurrent miscarriage survivor, & owner of Undefining Motherhood. She lives in Atlanta with her husband (affectionately known on the internet as "Husband,") son (Jack), and daughter (Branham). She believes our society puts too many expectations on women that make womanhood and motherhood restrictive. Her goal is to shift the paradigm about what it means to be a woman and mother, giving all women a greater sense of agency over their own lives. You can find Katy and her work featured in places like CNN's Headline News, Romper, Scary Mommy, Love What Matters, & more.

Baby Registry Essentials and What You Don’t Need

Trying to create a baby registry was a lot like having writer’s block for me. I could NOT force myself to sit down at my computer and tackle this daunting task. It was just too much! Sound familiar? I’m here to save you tons of time and energy by telling you all the new baby […]

34 Best Books for Babies

Reading to little ones has so many benefits, even when we feel like they’re too young to notice or pay any attention. That’s why classic baby books remain classics, and why people are always scrambling to get their hands on the best books for babies. I loved reading to my son when he was a […]

20 Best Gifts that Give Back

Gift giving, when done well, can be one of the most gratifying experiences. Who doesn’t get SO MUCH JOY watching someone they love open a carefully chosen gift designed just for that person? Now imagine making it even better.  First Published: October 21, 2019… Last Updated: November 16, 2020 What if you knew that the […]

My Blighted Ovum Story: What I Wish I’d Known

“At least there wasn’t really a baby.” I heard this phrase so often after my blighted ovum (BO) that I actually stopped telling people what type of loss it was. I just couldn’t take it anymore. For years, I’d tried to have a baby. For more than a month, I’d dreamed of my child’s life. […]

Losing Yourself When You Lose a Child

This article is the third installment of a series by Michelle Valiukenas. This is one loss mom’s journey of finding her way after losing her daughter, Colette. You can find part one of Michelle’s story here, and part two here.  When I was a teenager, my great uncle died after a long illness, and my […]

Lightning Crotch Pain: What It Is + How to Treat It

I couldn’t even utter words as I doubled over, gasped for air, and lept to my bed so I could lie down and try to forget the lightning pain that had just happened. It was intensely sharp. A hot, stabbing, electric shock feeling in my vagina that thankfully only lasted a second because I don’t […]

Encouraging Toddler Independence by Age (Without Losing Your Mind)

Encouraging toddler independence sounds easy enough, until you try to do it and discover it’s a maddening part of parenthood that no one really prepares you for. The thing is, we want our kids to be independent. We make ourselves crazy tracking milestones and some of us (no judgment) might have set alerts on our […]

Preschool Activities at Home: 28 Fun Educational Activities

As we enter the cooler months, our littles are spending more time at home and inside. And while there are tons of educational TV shows for toddlers and preschoolers, we can’t spend all our time watching Bubble Guppies and Story Bots. But no worries, mama. We’ve got you covered, both with ideas, and links to […]