You guys! This post kicks off a new series here on Household that I have been dreaming about for years. Since I started Household over four years ago I’ve had the chance to connect with mothers all over the world, open up, have meaningful conversations and build a community I wouldn’t otherwise have. While the public discussions we have on my Instagram feed and in the comments here are near and dear to my heart, some of the private chats I’ve had you guys have shifted my perspective on motherhood and sometimes even the way I parent. I’ve always wanted to find a way to highlight each of you incredible mothers, give you a place to share your stories and get real about the aspects of this gig that keep us up at night.

Today begins our first of many mother interviews and I’m over here doing a happy dance with a few tears in my eyes as I hit publish. I had a really eye opening conversation with cookbook author, friend and mother, Sarah Copeland, about toddler pickiness and how incredibly normal it was about a year ago. Our chat was so transformative and reassuring that Owen would in fact, eventually, venture away from his ten item diet that I feel like parents everywhere could benefit from her insight. Considering food has been such an essential element of what makes Household what it is I felt like there was no better person and topic to start with. 

If you’re in the depths of a picky phase I hope this conversation with Sarah provides solidarity, hope, resources and if nothing else a virtual hug that you are simply not alone. Enjoy!

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