Hi, I’m Mercedes.

If you’re here, chances are you know what it’s like to be deep in the trenches of motherhood—raising a tiny human while trying to piece yourself back together.

You’re right where you’re meant to be.

I created Mindful & Modern Motherhood because I needed a space that felt real.
A place where healing and parenting can exist side by side.
Where you can grow while you grieve, and nurture others while learning to nurture yourself.

Motherhood isn’t neat. It’s raw, beautiful, exhausting, and life-altering.
It’s the hardest, most transformative thing I’ve ever done.

This blog is part journal, part resource, and part love letter to every mom doing the impossible—and still wondering if it’s enough.

What You’ll Find Here

• Honest reflections on healing while mothering
• Mindful parenting tips for real life (not just the highlight reels)
• Practical tools for toddlerhood, home life, and self-care
• Unfiltered conversations about identity, boundaries, and rebuilding yourself
• Community and solidarity—because we were never meant to do this alone

Why Now

For a long time, I thought I had to wait until I was fully healed to share my story.

But life doesn’t wait—and neither should your growth.

This isn’t a blog from the finish line.
It’s a space where becoming matters just as much as the breakthrough.

I’m writing from the messy middle—the naptime reflections, the daycare drop-offs, the boundary battles, the moments of doubt—and the undeniable moments of strength.

Your healing, your motherhood, your story—it’s all worthy of being seen, even as it unfolds.

You Belong Here

Whether you’re navigating single motherhood, rediscovering yourself after baby, or just craving a space that feels honest—you’re home.

Grab your coffee (even if it’s cold), take a deep breath, and stay awhile.
We’re growing through it all—together.

With love and resilience,
Mercedes