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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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
May is officially MOM’S MONTH! At Save the Storks, we are celebrating every kind of mom and showing them our appreciation all of May. Get to know our moms on staff and be encouraged by what they have to say this Mom’s Month! Annie, COO I consider it such a privilege to work for an organization […]
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 […]
Sally Field, famous for her roles in Steel Magnolias, Forrest Gump, Mrs. Doubtfire, and as “Aunt May” in The Amazing Spider-Man series, recently opened up on her Instagram that in 1964, at the age of 17, she had an abortion. At the time, abortion was still illegal in the United States, and her doctor, a […]
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 When it comes to politics in America, it’s easy to become discouraged. The online media landscape seems to have endless examples of why the country is not in a healthy place due to the division of values and priorities. Even within one’s own chosen political party, there often seem to be […]
In today’s cultural landscape, being a pro-life advocate in college is increasingly uncommon. A Gallup poll reveals that 70% of college graduates identify as pro-choice, while only 29% align with pro-life views. Even among those with some college education, the numbers show a clear pro-choice majority at 56%, compared to 39% who identify as pro-life. […]
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 […]
