katie wheeler

How taking care of my plants helps me take care of myself

How taking care of my plants helps me take care of myself

I have ferns, succulents, cacti and more, and they all require special care

Katie Wheeler

April 21

April 21

Parenting comes with challenges, but navigating day care was nearly impossible

Parenting comes with challenges, but navigating day care was nearly impossible

Elizabeth Warren’s universal child care proposal is the most exciting idea I’ve heard from a candidate

Katie Wheeler

March 10

March 10

My partner and I reevaluated our life priorities. Here’s why we are pulling back from our careers for now.

My partner and I reevaluated our life priorities. Here’s why we are pulling back from our careers for now.

Becoming parents was a reality check

Katie Wheeler

February 3

February 3

The Women’s March is almost here. These are the hard questions I must ask of the movement.

The Women’s March is almost here. These are the hard questions I must ask of the movement.

As a white woman, I can’t risk repeating the failures of our past

Katie Wheeler

January 13

January 13

I craved being a mom. I wasn’t prepared to hate parenting.

I craved being a mom. I wasn’t prepared to hate parenting.

I felt ashamed to tell anyone that I was feeling anything less than total, overwhelming love

Katie Wheeler

December 26

December 26

My husband and I are equal partners. Why does he get so much more credit for parenting?

My husband and I are equal partners. Why does he get so much more credit for parenting?

These gender biases are built into our culture

Katie Wheeler

November 11

November 11

I’m not a supporter of Trump, but making fun of his appearance is harmful to us all. Here’s why.

I’m not a supporter of Trump, but making fun of his appearance is harmful to us all. Here’s why.

Why take the low road?

Katie Wheeler

September 30

September 30

Cooking with my partner is a beautiful element of our relationship. Here’s why it’s special to us.

Cooking with my partner is a beautiful element of our relationship. Here’s why it’s special to us.

Few things bring me more joy

Katie Wheeler

September 16

September 16

I know my time is limited as a foster mom. Here’s how I’m making the best of it.

I know my time is limited as a foster mom. Here’s how I’m making the best of it.

Being afraid of or angry doesn’t serve anyone

Katie Wheeler

July 15

July 15

I was self-conscious about my body. Then I joined a naked bike ride.

I was self-conscious about my body. Then I joined a naked bike ride.

It helps me feel comfortable in my own skin

Katie Wheeler

June 24

June 24