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.

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.

Confession Time: Places Made for Kids are the Worst

Am I alone in this? Do you secretly hate these places too? Do I walk into these massive spaces filled with people acting like they're enjoying time with their kids, but they all actually want to collapse on the floor and cry? Or am I missing some kind of trick? Where can I go for my tot that doesn't belong in the Inferno?