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.

Childfree by Choice: Why One Baby-Lover Doesn’t Want Kids

Sabrina Militello, suburban London native who loves life and adores children, doesn’t want any of her own. In fact, she and her husband have made a steadfast decision: they will not have kids. They are staunch members of the “Childfree by Choice” movement, an unofficial movement that aims to normalize the desire not to have […]

Recurrent Miscarriage: What It Was Like Surviving the Darkness

When Husband and I finally decided to try to conceive (TTC), I thought it would be easy. I never imagined I’d find myself navigating the worlds of infertility and recurrent miscarriage. I don’t think any of us envision ourselves in those places, and yet, we so often end up there. First Published: July 13,2019… Last […]

Postpartum Body: What No One Tells You

Most of us have strong feelings about our postpartum bodies. Some love them, more hate them, many are in awe of them. Above all, most of us can't believe how little we knew about what to expect.

I am a Good Mom No Matter My Parenting Style

I think I’m a good Mom. Really, I do. At the end of the day, when my brain has sorted through all my worries about when to take the binky away, if Cyan has had too much Ibuprofen in this lifetime, and if I could have done something different to prevent Senna from dying, I […]

Why We Really Need to Talk About Grief

Grief is hard subject to talk about because it makes everyone uncomfortable, sometimes including the griever. Some people just don’t want to talk about things that are making them sad; these people are likely introverts, or at least, impressive compartmentalizers who place their pain somewhere inside and don’t discuss it externally.  First Published: November 26,2018… […]

Toddler Travel Tips: What Actually Works (Gear + Timeline)

Traveling with your littles can be such a rewarding experience. ⁣It can also make you want to pull your hair out. An avid traveler, I’m giving some of my best tips for traveling with a toddler without wanting to lose your mind!

What Happens When We Compare Our Children?

From early on in life, it becomes very easy to make comparisons. After becoming a mother, I've found that we compare our children far too often to others.