Sarah Creel, PhD, holds a PhD in English from Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, BC. When she isn't editing, Sarah loves to read, travel, and host gatherings at the little cottage she shares with her partner, three cats, and one very silly dog. At Undefining Motherhood, Sarah brings new perspectives by shedding light on nontraditional ways of being a mother. In fact, one of her favorite things in life is being an aunt.
Let’s face it: naming a baby is probably one of the biggest choices you’ll make as you prepare for your baby’s arrival. This means that choosing a baby name can be UBER stressful! Some parents have names chosen before conception, while others struggle to come up with a unique, meaningful name for their child. If […]
Is your kiddo obsessed with dinosaurs, and is the word “obsessed” an understatement? If you answered this question with an emphatic “oh man, yes!” then we have the PERFECT round-up of dinosaur themed birthday party ideas for YOU! The best part of this round-up is that we’ve done the work for you. No more scrolling […]
Miscarriage and infant loss are so often stigmatized as “private” events that we’re left feeling awkward and uncomfortable around families who’ve been through it. If you’re here to find out what to say to someone who’s experienced pregnancy or infant loss, or how to appropriately honor their loss during this month of remembrance, you’re in […]
When I was in my early twenties and super sexually active (remember those days?), I really struggled with keeping things, er, not itchy and/or uncomfortable down there. In fact, I remember being on the fourth or fifth infection in a row and breaking down about it. I was so young, out of tune with my […]
While we often think of rainbows as fun ways to add colorful whimsy to a party, they can take on a much deeper significance when you’re talking to a pregnant mother or planning a baby shower. A rainbow baby is a child born after miscarriage, stillbirth, infant loss, or other fertility-related trauma. And while preparing […]
We all remember the days when we could spend HOURS leading up to New Year’s Eve planning what we would wear, where we would eat, with whom we’d party until 2 am, etc. Gone are those days for most of us, and that’s ok! Now, if you have kids, you have to find a sitter […]
To ensure our kids are getting the kind of play they need, we need to understand a term that has become so common. What is free play? Learn how it helps kids develop & strengthens your bond with them.
So, you just spent hours figuring out when to go to the hospital for labor; you got there and birthed your beautiful baby; and now you’re postpartum! Congrats, mama! You did a HUGE and amazing thing, and we’re SUPER proud of you. When postpartum mamas finally get home with their tiny new bundle, most of […]
Valentine’s day is upon us, and for those of us who procrastinate (or who are just really busy), it’s JUST ABOUT TIME TO PANIC. But, fret ye not, mamas of elementary and preschool aged kids! We have you covered. We’re talking EASY kids Valentine party ideas. We’ve got tons of kids Valentine games (for preschoolers […]
When people think about miscarriage (if they take the time to think about it at all), most imagine bleeding. But did you know it’s possible to lose a pregnancy and not know it because your body doesn’t recognize the loss? Missed miscarriage stories are so important for loss moms going through the heartbreaking experience of […]