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.
If you know me on this site, you know me as the childfree editor of Undefining Motherhood. That sounds like an oxymoron, but stay with me. I may experience what I call “fertility apathy,” but I’m also a diehard champion of moms and kids everywhere. Just because I’m not a mom in the traditional sense […]
Stuck looking for good sensory activities for babies while stuck at home? We've got you covered with educational ideas that will entertain parents too!
Have you ever been in a medical situation where you wish you’d known how to advocate for yourself? Speak up? Be heard? This is why patient empowerment is so important. As women, many of us have stories we could tell about moments when we wished we’d spoken up for ourselves in doctor’s offices and in […]
I hate being pregnant. I had my first child at age 33 via labor induction, which ultimately led to 22 hours of labor, 2 of which were spent pushing, only to end up with a late night emergency cesarean section. I only knew the birthing process to be long, painful, and at great cost to […]
It’s hard to feel like you’re winning as a mom; mom guilt is constant, toddlers throw tantrums, life is hard. But one thing that makes most moms feel successful? Seeing their kids exhibit empathy. Empathy, according to the Oxford English Dictionary, is “the ability to understand and appreciate another person’s feelings, experience, etc.” In short, […]
During this time of extreme uncertainty, many of us are struggling to sleep. If you’re like me, you fall asleep easily but wake up at about 3am thinking of whatever was on your mind during the day, or perhaps your subconscious decides to think (yet again) about the state of the world. You might also […]
St Patrick’s day is fast approaching, and we are so excited to share these St Patrick’s ideas for kids! We’ve partnered with one of our favorite food bloggers, Jessica at Savory Experiments, to bring you delightful food ideas to make your kids’ St Patrick’s day delicious. Plus, find fun St. Patrick’s Day activities for kids, […]
The holidays are basically oversaturated with opportunities for kids to eat wayyy too much sugar and run around like tiny crazy people. Perhaps this year you’re feeling the festivities, or maybe you’ve been binging on Pinterest before going to bed, but let’s say you’ve probably lost your mind decided to host a holiday party for […]
Many pregnant women fearfully search for ectopic pregnancy stories at the slightest hint of a twinge in their sides. Here, one mother's ectopic pregnancy story discusses symptoms, treatment, and recovery.