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As the idea for this site evolved, I had a lot of conversations with women about what it means to be a “modern mom.” The answers varied but one theme emerged – the “modern mom” is distinctly different than previous generations of mothers.
Call it a result of the first wave of feminism, or attribute it to the subsequent backlash to the movement, but the consensus is that modern moms want more for our families, more for our children, and more for ourselves.
But exactly how that “more” plays out in our daily lives is as diverse as the children we are raising.
The State of the Mom does not claim to represent one kind of modern mom. What we do claim is that the modern mother is vibrant, inspired, diverse and evolving and it is our hope that the stories told here are all of our stories.
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The modern mom is an entirely new and unique being.
She desires to reinvent herself over and over again to make the most out of her life and the life of her family. She is ambitious and driven both at home and in the workplace. She is stressed and over-tired battling the jam-packed schedules of her family.
She is loyal and devoted to providing the best in her home and at the same time is overwhelmed by the to-do lists she makes to help her achieve it.
She lives in big urban centers and in small Midwestern towns. She loves nature. She digs bright lights.
Her heart beats with a love and passion for creativity and innovation. She desires stability and comfort.
She throws caution to the wind. She never takes risks.
She loves fashion and she hasn’t bought herself a new piece of clothing in ages.
She is traditional and religious. She is faithful and progressive. She fears change. She embraces the new.
She has a thirst for knowledge and craves new experiences for her children. Travel makes her heart beat faster. The globe is within her grasp.
She is simple. She is worldly. She is connected.
She seeks inspiration in the extraordinary. Her soul is fed in the ordinary.
She wants financial freedom. She clips coupons. She is a savvy shopper. She saves money. She spends money.
She works for a company. She works for her family. She works for herself.
She is attracted to new ideas. Her mind races for answers and validation. She has faced adversity. She has prevailed. She has questioned everything. She is content.
She is diverse. She is strong. She feels weak. She is versatile. She is unpredictable. Her life is a routine. She is spontaneous.
She tucks her children in at night after a day of laundry and grocery-shopping. She races home through rush hour traffic to find her kids already asleep.
She has it all.
She wants it all.
The state of the mom is ever-changing.
We’re telling the story.
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Photographs Provided By:
Mishelle Lane of Secret Agent Mama
Laura Phelps of Piece of Cake
Stephanie Precourt of Adventures in Babywearing
Carrie Pauly of 4 the Love of Family
Heather King of The Extraordinary Ordinary
Shannon aka Mr. Lady of Whiskey in My Sippy Cup
Dave Duzy Photography, Salt Lake City
Amy Windsor of Bitchin’ Wives Club and Amy Windsor Photography
Elizabeth Katt-Reinders of Boy Crazy {finding clarity in the chaos}
Deb Williams of Dirty Socks and Pizza
Tara Verma of Capitol Mommy
Amanda Grigsby
That was amazing! Chills! I’m so happy and proud of you for doing this. Just wonderful!
i just through my fist in the air. we can not be defined as one thing. we are the force that turns the planet and delicately kisses our children toward their dreams. the gift and the responsibility is huge and quiet all in a day
thanks you so much!
a labor of love, indeed. beautiful site, lee, and a wonderful vision. can’t wait to see and hear and live the stories you have to share.
I just stumbled upon this site and I am so glad that I did. This is amazing. Can’t wait to read/see more.
I love this, Lee. Now i wish I had a vee jay jay.
Lee, this video turned out fabulously! So excited for you and your newest venture.
Congrats~
Oh Lee, I am so excited for you and this new venture. This is just wonderful and beautiful and I love it love it love it!
OH, chills all over. This is true beauty. You’ve lifted my spirits today. Thank you.
Steph
Brilliant. I can’t wait to see more!
AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I think I have replayed it 500 times…….
i keep watching. i keep getting goosebumps.
Love it – love it – love it!!!
Hooray for your vision – hooray for the birth of the SOTM!!!!!!
It’s absolutely AWESOME!!!!!!
Sorry for the exclamation points – I just can’t help myself!!!!
love this video!!! i kept thinking…thats me!!! I can’t wait to see more!!!
Honestly?
This is just brilliant, Lee. I can’t wait for more. Of course, ideas are rolling all over my noggin, stories I’d love to hear told!
LOVE THIS.
You worked hard, and it shows. Excellent!!!
Love it. Love you. Can’t wait to see more.
I got tears in my eyes as I listened to your voice and watched the pictures fade in and out. That was amazing.
I can’t wait to see what’s next and am honored to be your new friend, your new friend involved.
Love.
Breathtakingly beautiful! And very, very true!
Hey girl – that was awesome! I cannot wait to see and hear more stories!!
love it. really. can’t wait to see more…
Oh, Lee. Goosebumps. Your words, the images. All of it. I feel such affection and admiration for you right now! Beautiful work, I can’t wait to see more.
xo Elizabeth
I ‘found’ myself in about 90% of this.
Good thing I did, since I had almost lost me somewhere along the line.
OMG – amazing! You are an amazing Mom and creator! Wowza – that is all I can say
xoxo
Woweee….the state of the mom, the essence of motherhood so perfectly captured in your photos and words. The mom is everything you stated. I found myself just nodding along as you told the story. This speaks to ALL moms and connects us in our similarities and differences. I’ve got tears in my eyes!
This is EXTREMELY, EXTREMELY well done. I will definitely be back for much more of “the state of the mom!”
This is refreshing and beautiful. I can only say ditto to all of the wonderful comments. Ditto, ditto, brilliant!
What a GREAT site!! Love the videos and the truly powerful meaning and TRUTH behind it all!!
It’s all about humor when raising babies, and you’ve got it!
LOVE this video!!!
I love the site and loved the video. Love the diversity!
Love it. I will be stopping by to see more.
love love the idea of the modern mom! I will definately be stopped by more often! Beautiful!
This video is amazing and definitely speaks to us all. I’m excited to see more!
Gosh I love this!!
amazing how much it resonates within all of us..
Great job..
Love the website! Can’t wait to see the next video!!
Love the site and the concept. I’ll be coming back often! I can’t wait to see more from ‘the State of Mom’.
The Modern mom..truly is a super hero! <3
awww this is sooo wonderful. this site is awesome
Beautiful video! we are from all walks of life, united for the better of our children!
So poetic!
What a fun site! So glad I found it!
I didn’t think I fit the bill for a modern mom, but according to you, I do. So thanks.
Great video, very much what moms are and want to be these days.
I LOVE this! Thank you! Sometimes it helps to know where you fall in this world, especially when there doesn’t seem to be anyone like you in your circle of friends.
I can’t wait to read more … inspirational (after a long, long day)!
LOVE. THIS. !!!!!!!!!
LOVE that video! This is just wonderful!
Very true! Great site, I’ll definitly be back. =)
Beautiful and inspiring! Wish I would have seen this before Mother’s Day to share!
You know that I love this project Lee!
I love being a mom – and I love it that I can relate to this!!
What a great post! I can so relate to all of these things. I think Modern moms are more educated about their choices and still stay true to themselves rather than giving it all to the family. Kudos!