Archive - Malory’s Substack

Easy/Cheap/Free Ways We Support Our Kids’ Autonomy

When I was pregnant with my first daughter in 2020 I spent a lot of Covid lockdown reading about the teachings of Maria Montessori, Magda Gerber, Janet…

Aug 10 •

Birthday Gifts for my 2 Year Old

Finding gift ideas for a second born kid can be quite tricky when you have lots of generous friends and family members who have gifted so many great…

Aug 1 •

July 2025

Fun, Feasible Outings We Love

This post is pretty specific to parents of small kids, especially those that stay home with their kids.

Jul 8 •

Fiona’s Nursery 🎀

Our “baby” will be 2 in less than 2 weeks.

Jul 1 •

May 2025

Fun Front Yard Things🦋🌼🌱

Being outside with my kids has become a favorite part of motherhood for me.

May 23 •

My Mom’s Horses

I got this picture yesterday of my mom and my daughter riding their horses together for the first time.

May 10 •

April 2025

Mornings at Our House 🍓🧈

Mornings with my kids at this point in my life feel like a little meditation for me each day.

Apr 25 •

Hard Parts of Being a Mom/Human

Since I became a mom about 4.5 years ago, I’ve been surrounded by conversations about all the very hard parts.

Apr 8 •

March 2025

February 2025

Our Playroom-less Play Spaces

Just for fun, a peek at the girls’ current play spaces.

Feb 19 •

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