One thing that is almost universally understood is that parenting and raising kids is not an easy task. If being a mother were easy, then there wouldn’t be billions of books, shows, and websites (like this one) out there to try to help with it all. Whether a mom has questions about breastfeeding, school lunches, swaddling, potty training, or she just wants to vent, most people turn to the internet these days. And in addition to all of those resources, there is one more that we all love: influencers. Whether someone has a favorite, blogger, YouTuber, podcaster, or Instagrammer, there is something so awesome about following someone who is relatable, honest, and willing to share their life experiences with us.
The term “mommy blogger” has become popular over the last decade. Moms have built full-time careers on sharing personal essays, photos, and advice on how they survive the many struggles of parenting. And many of these influencers don’t just talk about their kids, they also get candid about issues like infertility, anxiety, and postpartum depression. There are also other topics that go along with motherhood, such as how it affects a marriage, the many changes one’s body goes through, and figuring out how to navigate the many different stages. Many of our favorite influencers also know how to make us laugh. From ranting about the crazy things their kids do at home to the joy many moms feel when they walk down the aisles of Target.
No matter what moms are looking for, our favorite influencers are sure to be able to offer some advice, comic relief, or just help other moms feel less alone. Here are 30 of our favorite mommy influencers that every mom should know about.
Juggling the Jenkins
Tiffany Jenkins from Juggling the Jenkins is a wife, mother of three, author, and influencer. She speaks openly and honestly about addiction, depression, and anxiety, but she also has a raw sense of humor, especially when discussing parenting, that many moms can relate to.
Her Holistic Path
Olivyah, a mother of two from Her Holistic Path, is a “virtual doula” who offers online birthing support and preparation advice for her clients. She discusses everything from breastfeeding struggles to living a vegan lifestyle.
Meg Boggs
Meg Boggs is stay-at-home mom to her daughter, Maci. She keeps things candid on her blog and social media and often discusses her journey with her postpartum body and other aspects of being a new mom, such as exhaustion and not being able to breastfeed.
The Perfect Mom
Desiree Fortin from The Perfect Mom is a mom of triplets. Desiree is honest about her infertility struggles and battle with postpartum anxiety and depression. She is always open to share the good and the bad parts about being a mother of three little ones.
I Mom So Hard
Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley are the comedians behind I Mom So Hard. These two are widely recognized across the Internet for their hilarious videos where they rant about all things motherhood. They also have a podcast and will soon publish the children’s book they co-authored, The Meanest of Meanies.
Momma Cusses
Gwenna Laithland of Momma Cusses is one 2020 gift we can be thankfucl for. In her blog and various social media platforms, Laithland hilariously and genuinely chronicles her best and worst moments as a mother, wife, and overall human. She is a firm believer in foul language and transparency, and shows moms how to not take themselves so seriously. She also has relateable cooking tips and can TikTok like nobody’s business. For anyone who needs a laugh, she is absolutely worth the follow.
Hannah Carpenter
Hannah Carpenter is a blogger, illustrator, and mom of four. She shares beautiful photos and stories about her family and home. Warning: Following her on Instagram will immediately provoke a desire to make even the messiest moments in life look picture perfect.
Diary of a Fit Mommy
Sia Alexis is a mom of two and the blogger behind Diary of a Fit Mommy. She is a nurse turned NASM certified personal trainer and in addition to sharing about her family life, she also has a community of followers who go to her for workout plans, meal ideas, and other fitness tips.
Kelle Hampton
Kelle Hampton is a mom of three and stepmom of two. In 2010, she gave birth to her daughter, Nella, who was born with Down syndrome. From there, she wrote the book Bloom about their first year with her. Since then, she has continued blogging about her life, kids, and raising a child with special needs.
Amy Tangerine
Moms who love planning and documenting will really love Amy Tangerine. In addition to lifestyle blogging, this creative mom of two also designs scrapbooks and planners, sharing the most adorable, creative products — and she wrote a book called Craft a Life You Love.
Jay Miranda
Jay Miranda is a glamorous plus-size fashion blogger who is also a mom to two daughters. She shares aspects of motherhood and body positivity in addition to fabulous outfit inspiration — usually with a heavy dose of bright, beautiful colors.
JthreeNMe
Nicole Merritt is the blogger and mom of three behind JthreeNMe. She writes in a candid and personal way about parenting, marriage, and “staying balanced.” While she contributes to several different outlets, the best way to keep up with her and her family is Facebook.
Expressing Motherhood
Lindsay Kavet is the founder, director, and producer of the stage show Expressing Motherhood. For the show, women share their stories about parenthood. It’s been running for 10 years and has toured all over the country, and now, it can be seen virtually.
Weelicious
Catherine McCord is a mom of three and the blogger of Weelicious. She focuses on helping parents know how to feed their families healthy meals. Catherine has written two cookbooks and she also regularly shares recipes on her blog.
Mattie James
Mattie James is a lifestyle blogger and the mom of two little girls. After being a fashion blogger for about seven years, Mattie decided to rebrand in 2017 and focus more on her family life. She shares everything from motherhood and marriage experiences to home decor inspiration and her favorite recipes.
That's Inappropriate
Meredith Masony is a mom of two and the founder of That’s Inappropriate. She started her blog in 2014 and her mission is “to educate parents about choosing their battles in life and helping women find themselves.” In addition to running her online community, she is also an author and podcaster.
Amy Weatherly
Amy Weatherly is a wife, mom of three, and writer. A lot of her blogging has to do with religion and spirituality, but she also writes about plenty of mom stuff, like shopping at Target and being exhausted, as well as sharing her thoughts on life in pretty graphics on Instagram.
Tried & True Mama
Molly Schultz of Tried & True Mama is a 27-year-old mom to six kids. She has four biological daughters, including a set of twins, one biological son, and she adopted her half-brother when he was 2. Molly and her husband have a simplistic approach to raising their children and Molly loves to share their personal experiences.
Kristen Hewitt
Kristen Hewitt is a wife and mom to two girls. In addition to blogging, she is also a TV reporter, producer, editor, spokesperson, and consultant! On her blog, Kristen writes about infertility and IVF, healthy living, sports, parenting, and everything in between.
Porsha Carr
A mom of two little girls, Porsha Carr is all about self-care and self-love on her Instagram feed. She shares the realities of raising children, and has been open about what distance learning has been like in her family.
Rachelle Swannie
A YouTuber and a mom of three, Rachelle Swannie has been keeping the world updated on her journey to motherhood, which included IVF and a stillbirth. Today, she has a daughter and twin baby boys, and keeps it real about the ups and downs of motherhood (along with plenty of cute pics of her pets).
The Parentologist
Known as Dr. Kim, the Parentologist is a mom of two young children, a breast cancer survivor, and a professor, and a parenting expert who shares her own experiences in motherhood (especially her travels) on Instagram and on her podcast.
Shawn Johnson
She was once an Olympic gymnast, and now, Shawn Johnson is taking on motherhood as she shares the full experience on Instagram and on her YouTube channel with husband Anderson East. She has a daughter, Drew, and she’s expecting baby No. 2 in 2021.
Rachel Earls
Rachel Earls is another combination vlogger and Instagram mom. She first went viral on YouTube when she shared her tearjerker of a pregnancy announcement with her husband, and since then, she’s gone on to share her experience as a mom of two boys with a third baby on the way.
Mommy Shorts
Mommy Shorts mastermind Ilana Wiles combines parenting with a sense of humor — something we all need these days. Not only is she a mom, but she also runs the wildly successful Average Parent Problems Instagram account, and wrote a book called Remarkably Average Parenting.
Aspyn Ovard
Need a mom who’s giving us gorgeous aesthetics, adorable baby fashion, and HGTV-worthy interior design in her home? That’s all Aspyn Ovard, who Instagrams and YouTubes about her daughter, Cove, and her husband, Parker. Aspyn was a popular YouTuber long before she was a mom, but now, that’s her main gig.
Mary Katherine Backstrom
A mom and avid blogger, Mary Katherine Backstrom never hesitates to tell it like it is, including the most embarrassing parts of being a mom and a woman. She’s always hilarious in the way she recounts things that have happened to her during the day, while also sharing her more inspirational thoughts about standing up for what she believes in.
Jessica Skube
Jessica Skube has been sharing her motherhood journey from the time she became a teen mom with her first daughter, and since then, she’s been open about the ups and downs of co-parenting, divorce, getting married and making a blended family work, and everything in between.
Tara Henderson
A mom of three young kiddos named Baylee, Shay, and Grayson (with one more on the way), Tara Henderson not only shares her perspective on motherhood on social media, but she also has her own clothing boutique, Typically Blush. How does she have the time?!
Jessica Gee
Best known as the mom from The Bucket List Family, Jessica is a mom and avid traveler, showing us how we could make world travel a possibility with kids — if only! She and her family sold all their belongings and traveled to so many different countries, we lost count.
