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At Motherwell, we believe that modern parenting is a complicated entity and, as such, every single mom and dad out there has a unique voice that can contribute to our understanding of it. This means we feel strongly about showcasing a full spectrum of parenting experiences, but also that we do not shy away from conflicting perspectives.
The idea of a well conjures up images of community, of depth, of the essential nature of water. Motherwell is exactly this: a place for parents to gather, to think deeply and, hopefully, it is a community that you will keep coming back to, over and over again, for sustenance.
Lauren Apfel and Randi Olin, co-founders and executive editors
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Lauren Apfel is an award-winning writer and editor specializing in parenting, identity, and family life. With a background in classics, she applies a thoughtful and insightful perspective to modern motherhood. A mother of four—including twins—she writes about the challenges and joys of raising children. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Guardian, Time.com, and McSweeney’s.
Randi Olin is a writer, editor, and parenting expert with years of experience shaping conversations about motherhood, loss, and family life. As a former Managing Editor at Brain, Child Magazine, she has curated some of the most compelling voices in parenting literature. Now an empty nester, she writes with deep understanding about the evolving nature of motherhood. Her work has appeared in The Washington Post, Modern Loss, Brain, Child Magazine, and more.
Francie Dickman, contributing editor at Motherwell, is an award-winning author and essayist. As a seasoned college essay coach, she specializes in helping others bring their stories to life. As a writer, she uses family as inspiration for material, infusing her work with humor and honesty. Her essays have been published in places such as ZibbyMag, Huffington Post, The Chicago Tribune and Motherwell Magazine and have been used for performance material for TEDX and The Moth, among others.