“Your precious, beautiful body has carried you through every single one of your good, hard, ordinary days. It’s time to love her, nourish her, and care for her well.”

Hey there! I’m Mikala—a family doctor, wife, mother of 5, well-being advocate, and author of the books Ordinary on Purpose and Everything I Wish I Could Tell You About Midlife. Each month my writing reaches millions of women, but I am thrilled to be connecting with YOU. I’m truly grateful to have you here!

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Feb 28

Feb 28 Parenting a Teenager Feels Multiplied 10X

Mikala Albertson-Owner

Motherhood

I’m pretty sure all those earlier parenting challenges were preparing us for today—these days of parenting a teenager. EVERYTHING feels multiplied!!

Jan 9

Jan 9 Why Do I Have To Be the Bad Guy?

Mikala Albertson-Owner

Motherhood

And because I love them SO MUCH, I try to make the best decisions I can which means…so often I say NO. I create boundaries and dole out chores and enforce consequences and follow through. What a Bad Guy!!

Dec 18

Dec 18 Big Kids Are a Lovely Surprise

Mikala Albertson-Owner

Motherhood

I never imagined anything could fill my heart like chubby little cheeks and diapered little bottoms and drooly little smiles and teeny little feet covered in footed pajamas.

“Your precious, beautiful body has carried you through every single one of your good, hard, ordinary days. It’s time to love her, nourish her, and care for her well.”

Feb 28 Parenting a Teenager Feels Multiplied 10X

Jan 9 Why Do I Have To Be the Bad Guy?

Dec 18 Big Kids Are a Lovely Surprise

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