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By Courtney Gardiner This past month, my husband traveled to Europe–specifically Switzerland and Germany– for work, and it was a longer trip than normal; I found myself solo-parenting for a little longer than I was used to. What usually was a 7-day dance of working my full-time remote job and caring for my two young […]
Whether you’re eighteen, single, and still living with your parents, or you’re twenty-eight, married, and financially stable, you may not feel like you’re ready to become a mom. As much as the pro-choice side argues that abortion is necessary for girls who are still young, not mature or even stable enough to take care of […]
Arlaina was separated from an on-again, off-again relationship with the father of her first child when she learned she was pregnant. The father leaned toward not keeping the baby. But in her heart, Arlaina felt differently. “I never believed in abortion because of how I was raised, but we didn’t want to feel like we […]
By Charlotte Pence Bond Many moms choose to take time off their careers or limit their work hours when they have young children at home. They often fear doing this because of the impact it will have on their resume and what it might look like when they return to the workforce years later. This […]
By Charlotte Pence Bond Many mothers or future mothers worry that once they have children, they will not only lose parts of themselves but will not have the time to invest in their interests. They may believe their time will be shorter than before they had kids. Or they won’t have as many minutes in […]
By Charlotte Pence Bond In the summer of 2022, I signed up to complete an Olympic Triathlon. A few months into my training, I found out that I was pregnant. I was overjoyed at the news, but it presented a question as to whether I would still be able to do the race. I decided […]
Mental Health. It seems like a hot topic right now, right? Everywhere you look, you’ll find a celebrity speaking out about their mental health struggles. A mom friend is on your timeline talking about her maternal mental health journey. There are even teens in high school who are struggling in the aftermath of online school. […]
My dream to become a mom Like most little girls, I imagined I’d be a mom when I grew up. The dream wasn’t lofty. It didn’t seem selfish or unattainable. It wasn’t like I wanted to be a princess or the President. I just knew that being a mom was what I was called to […]
Christmas is a time of joy, giving, and togetherness, but it can also be challenging and stressful for single moms. Balancing work, parenting, and holiday preparations can be overwhelming. This Christmas, spread some extra cheer by supporting single moms in your community. Helping a mom can be as simple as reaching out to offer encouragement […]
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, which means we are coming up on some of the best deals of the year with Black Friday! Black Friday is November 24th, so now is the time for those who partake to build a Wishlist. We know between getting the kids to school, working a full-time job, and […]
CHURCH – this is your time to shine! The issue of abortion is not going to go away if Roe v. Wade is overturned. There will still be a great need for you to stand for life by caring for women in unplanned pregnancies. “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the […]
January 16th is National Sanctity of Life Sunday! It may feel as though conversations about pro life vs pro choice are hard to navigate because it is so politicized and polarizing. But at Save the Storks, we define pro life not as a political issue but a personal one which we are all gifted with the responsibility of caring for and protecting. We’re offering some resources for you to approach the topic of life and choice with a compassionate, non-political tone to […]
