3 Things Writing Can Achieve for Moms That Blogging May Not Match

Becoming a mom has been the impetus many women needed to start pouring their hearts out in words. The emotional magnitude of the events leading up to childbirth and beyond is incomparable to anything else. Writing can be a terrific outlet for making sense of things and recording gloriously bittersweet times forever.

As of 2025, there are around 600 million blogs in the world. TechNews reports that blogs comprise almost a third of all the websites on the internet. Mommy blogs form a sizable chunk of this set. Many mothers find it reassuring to read about other parents’ experiences for validation and comfort. Blogging can also become a source of digital engagement, growing into an additional source of income.

But consider this: while blogging has numerous benefits, there are a few areas where conventional writing has an edge. It is writing you do for yourself, not intending to share it with anyone except your future self.

Let’s discuss why you should continue writing even if blogging has become your mainstay.

#1 Easier Recall of a Hundred Important Things

Last year, a Frontiers in Psychology study revealed a fascinating strength of handwriting. It found that writing by hand promotes brain connectivity by stimulating more brain regions. The resulting neural networks that get built help you retain things for longer.

It spells good news for moms perpetually trying to remember a million tasks. You may make to-do lists on your phone but still overlook notifications and reminders due to last-minute changes. Typewriting does not help you remember as much as handwriting.

Your day may become even more booked if you homeschool your children. You sport several hats, from a teacher to a chef, chauffeur, and playmate. Customizable planners for students and teachers are rising in popularity. Moms, too, can use them to simplify life while juggling all their responsibilities. 

For example, you can add special events to the planner, like SAT dates for your teenager or your preschooler’s kindergarten graduation. You can also change the start month, say if you decided to start the New Year a little later than usual.

Watching their mum write things down to remember them encourages children to follow in her footsteps. It is a helpful habit to pass on to one’s kids.

#2 The Therapeutic Effect of Excellent Stationery

Mommy life brings a flood of errands, activities, and shopping to complete. New research confirms that mothers handle most of the household’s mental load, which covers scheduling and organizing. This dynamic contributes to stress and burnout, taking a huge toll on mental health.

Writing, i.e., putting pen on paper, may have therapeutic effects on handling mental turmoil. It works even better when you have gorgeous stationery to use. 

Catching sight of your planner or journal on the desk, resplendent in its floral prints, can motivate you to jot things down. Plum Paper recommends customizing your stationery by adding a cherished picture or picking a personalized layout. When stationery feels uniquely yours, it will encourage you to share freely and feel better.

Verywell Mind actually calls it writing therapy – a strategy for bonding with the words you choose and processing your thoughts.

#3 Freedom to Write About Everything but the Kitchen Sink

As a mom blogger, you may have started by sharing your experiences during pregnancy. Eventually, the blog may have grown into a place for your parenting choices and experiences with the littles. You may have cultivated a blog that caters to diverse audiences, from those seeking fashion advice to parents looking for product recommendations.

Even so, blogging as a platform sometimes limits the content you can share once you build a specific audience. Many moms don’t feel comfortable sharing personal stories that don’t reflect them in the best light, like parenting goof-ups or relationship problems, though some mothers have found the confidence to be honest on the internet.

Vox reports that the rise of mom influencer culture has changed the blogging landscape. The carefully constructed visions of pristine kitchens and tidy toy rooms can evoke guilt in struggling parents. It may make them more unlikely to share their true selves on their blogs.

Privacy concerns are another problem with blogs unless you make them password-protected. It may not be enough to change the names or hide the identities of people who may wish to write about. 

On the other hand, your trusty diary can offer solace and comfort in this chaotic world. You needn’t adhere to a posting schedule or timeline. You can pen down tales of everything and anything – from weird mom cliques at the kindergarten to a summer dress you plan to buy. There’s no fear of judgment.

Being a mom can be more draining than you may have anticipated. Indeed, many of us feel that the community did not adequately discuss the trials and tribulations of parenting! Writing our feelings down – on paper or online – is a blessing amid all the turmoil. If you haven’t done so already, you should try these mediums to experience support and comfort.

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