If achieving inbox zero is one of your goals for 2024, we regret to inform you that this compilation may not contribute to that objective. However, what if instead of striving for that—let’s face it—unattainable goal, we simply aimed to enhance the joy and utility of our email inboxes overall? There is a new selection of newsletters focused on parenting and motherhood that are dedicated to precisely that purpose.
If you have not yet joined the Substack community, consider this as your invitation. These insightful and thought-provoking parenting newsletters offer a wealth of wisdom and numerous advantages that undoubtedly justify the valuable space they occupy in your inbox. Moreover, they may even help reduce the time you spend endlessly scrolling through social media platforms.
From inspiring words of advice to updates on maternal health, compilations of children’s books to top-tier journalism, these parenting Substacks not only enrich our lives but also provide a sense of recognition and transform our email inboxes into a genuine pleasure to explore.
Nine parenting Substacks to subscribe to immediately
Two Truths by Kelsey Lucas and Cassie Shortsleeve
Two Truths is an exquisite newsletter crafted by two parenting journalists that delves into the complexities of motherhood and the concept that “two things can be true”. This Substack bestseller showcases the latest developments in maternal health, compelling essays, in-depth interviews, and insightful perspectives on parenting trends.
Can We Read? by Sarah Miller
Are you constantly seeking recommendations for children’s literature? Can We Read? offers a weekly curated selection of children’s books, along with guidance on fostering a love for reading in your children and cultivating a reading culture at home. Before your next trip to the library, consult this newsletter.
This Postpartum Life by Erin Schlozman, MA, LPC
In This Postpartum Life, licensed therapist, mother, and founder of the online community 4th Trimester Wellness, Erin Schlozman, shares insights on postpartum depression, stress management, and establishing healthy routines for mothers and babies during the early stages of parenthood—recognizing that the postpartum period extends beyond 12 weeks.
A Cup of Ambition by Jessica Willen
A Cup of Ambition, curated by executive coach and Yale assistant professor Jessica Willen, provides thoughtful perspectives for ambitious mothers who prioritize a fulfilling career while actively engaging in parenting.
Is My Kid The A**hole? by Melinda Wenner Moyer
Delve into research-based parenting insights that simplify your life with Is My Kid the A**hole?, authored by an investigative science journalist, author, and contributor to The New York Times.
Motherlingual by Malwina Gudowska
Motherlingual offers a captivating exploration of the fusion of language, motherhood, and multilingualism by award-winning writer, linguist, and upcoming author Malwina Gudowska.
Parent Data by Emily Oster
Seeking factual evidence to address your most pressing parenting queries? Parent Data serves as the central hub for evidence-based information on pregnancy and parenting from Emily Oster, the bestselling author of Expecting Better, Cribsheet, and The Family Firm.
Parenting Translator by Dr. Cara Goodwin
Dr. Cara Goodwin, a child psychologist, decodes research on parenting and child development into precise, relevant, and beneficial insights for parents through her astute Parenting Translator newsletter.
Raising Good Humans with Dr. Aliza Pressman
From navigating the challenges of parenting in public to strategies for steering clear of perfectionist parenting, Raising Good Humans offers insights into “the heart and science of parenting” by Dr. Aliza Pressman, author and host of the “Raising Good Humans” podcast.