The Pomegranate
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a weekly publication spilling the juice on modern motherhood
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We're featuring a guest post today from @sallynicholls.bsky.social "It was not fun. There were a lot of tears. A lot of boredom. A crippling sense of responsibility and a constant awareness that I was failing somebody, somewhere, no matter what I was doing."
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How Mr. Rogers Helped Me Survive the Pandemic
The best piece of parenting advice I ever got. (Guest Post)
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January 29, 2026 at 3:07 PM
We're featuring a guest post today from @sallynicholls.bsky.social "It was not fun. There were a lot of tears. A lot of boredom. A crippling sense of responsibility and a constant awareness that I was failing somebody, somewhere, no matter what I was doing."
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"When I had a baby and a toddler, everything was hard. Now I have a toddler and a preschooler, and the hard has begun to shrink– or perhaps I have grown." I'm in @thepom.bsky.social today writing about how circumstances don't always change, but parents can.
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I Promise It Will Get Easier
It takes us thirty minutes to walk three blocks. But we walked them.
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January 15, 2026 at 2:05 PM
"When I had a baby and a toddler, everything was hard. Now I have a toddler and a preschooler, and the hard has begun to shrink– or perhaps I have grown." I'm in @thepom.bsky.social today writing about how circumstances don't always change, but parents can.
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"There is simply no replacement for firsthand experience managing a toddler when it comes to building empathy and solidarity with caregivers—whether or not you choose to become a parent yourself." @laureneahmed.bsky.social makes the case for babysitting today: www.the-pom.com/p/bring-back...
Bring Back the Teen Babysitters
I'm advocating for the return of character- and skill-building.
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January 22, 2026 at 5:52 PM
"There is simply no replacement for firsthand experience managing a toddler when it comes to building empathy and solidarity with caregivers—whether or not you choose to become a parent yourself." @laureneahmed.bsky.social makes the case for babysitting today: www.the-pom.com/p/bring-back...
"I don’t have to carry anyone– they are racing each other across uneven pavement (still just as prone to falling down and screaming bloody murder, though). It isn’t the cold exercise sending a surge of warmth to my heart." New post from @amycolleen.bsky.social today: www.the-pom.com/p/i-promise-...
I Promise It Will Get Easier
It takes us thirty minutes to walk three blocks. But we walked them.
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January 15, 2026 at 5:34 PM
"I don’t have to carry anyone– they are racing each other across uneven pavement (still just as prone to falling down and screaming bloody murder, though). It isn’t the cold exercise sending a surge of warmth to my heart." New post from @amycolleen.bsky.social today: www.the-pom.com/p/i-promise-...
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Submission Guidelines
Thank you for your interest in writing for The Pomegranate!
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January 10, 2026 at 3:32 PM
The Pomegranate is now open for #submissions! Mothers who write, you can find our guidelines here: www.the-pom.com/p/submission... #writersky #momsky #momswhowrite
"Was it morning or evening, my children would ask. Like the early days of post-partum, I had no idea, I could only guess by trying to carbon date the apple rinds left on the couch. The bite marks looked fresh. It must be morning." @clhubes.bsky.social in The Pom today www.the-pom.com/p/i-survived...
I Survived Winter Break With Little Kids
Hopefully you did, too
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January 8, 2026 at 8:37 PM
"Was it morning or evening, my children would ask. Like the early days of post-partum, I had no idea, I could only guess by trying to carbon date the apple rinds left on the couch. The bite marks looked fresh. It must be morning." @clhubes.bsky.social in The Pom today www.the-pom.com/p/i-survived...
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We're honored to have the brilliant @lindsaynicolle.bsky.social writing at The Pom today! "Raising kids today means more than just curbing behavior or encouraging independence. It’s constantly fighting against oppressive public opinion and literal rising tides." www.the-pom.com/p/motherhood...
Motherhood in the Age of Incels
While I am trying to teach my boys to be kind, the world around them is trying all they can to do the opposite. (Guest Post)
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January 1, 2026 at 4:27 PM
We're honored to have the brilliant @lindsaynicolle.bsky.social writing at The Pom today! "Raising kids today means more than just curbing behavior or encouraging independence. It’s constantly fighting against oppressive public opinion and literal rising tides." www.the-pom.com/p/motherhood...
We're honored to have the brilliant @lindsaynicolle.bsky.social writing at The Pom today! "Raising kids today means more than just curbing behavior or encouraging independence. It’s constantly fighting against oppressive public opinion and literal rising tides." www.the-pom.com/p/motherhood...
Motherhood in the Age of Incels
While I am trying to teach my boys to be kind, the world around them is trying all they can to do the opposite. (Guest Post)
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January 1, 2026 at 4:27 PM
We're honored to have the brilliant @lindsaynicolle.bsky.social writing at The Pom today! "Raising kids today means more than just curbing behavior or encouraging independence. It’s constantly fighting against oppressive public opinion and literal rising tides." www.the-pom.com/p/motherhood...
Everyone is tired, including us. Here's to a happy and healthy holiday break. www.the-pom.com/p/a-year-in-...
A Year in Review
Looking back on the best of 2025 (and taking a holiday break).
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December 18, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Everyone is tired, including us. Here's to a happy and healthy holiday break. www.the-pom.com/p/a-year-in-...
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The proximity thing is so huge. If you don’t live close to your friends, the chances you will see them regularly drop to basically nil. (Assuming you don’t have a “built-in” reason to see them like a class, group, religious community, e.g.)
"It’s easy to conclude that everyone is simply too flaky and selfish these days to show up for each other, or that modern parents are too particular about their precious babies to accept help from others who might do things differently.... I think that’s a lazy read." www.the-pom.com/p/dont-blame...
Don't Blame the Villagers
Is everyone just too flaky and selfish these days to show up for each other? Or is something else going on?
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December 12, 2025 at 6:37 PM
The proximity thing is so huge. If you don’t live close to your friends, the chances you will see them regularly drop to basically nil. (Assuming you don’t have a “built-in” reason to see them like a class, group, religious community, e.g.)
"It’s easy to conclude that everyone is simply too flaky and selfish these days to show up for each other, or that modern parents are too particular about their precious babies to accept help from others who might do things differently.... I think that’s a lazy read." www.the-pom.com/p/dont-blame...
Don't Blame the Villagers
Is everyone just too flaky and selfish these days to show up for each other? Or is something else going on?
www.the-pom.com
December 12, 2025 at 4:18 PM
"It’s easy to conclude that everyone is simply too flaky and selfish these days to show up for each other, or that modern parents are too particular about their precious babies to accept help from others who might do things differently.... I think that’s a lazy read." www.the-pom.com/p/dont-blame...
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www.the-pom.com/p/i-thought-... I'm in @thepom.bsky.social today talking about my inadequacies at pretend play and my gratitude for the community that fills the gaps I can't. ❤️
I Thought My Childhood Imagination Would Come Back When I Had Kids
I’m so, so bad at playing pretend.
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December 4, 2025 at 1:26 PM
www.the-pom.com/p/i-thought-... I'm in @thepom.bsky.social today talking about my inadequacies at pretend play and my gratitude for the community that fills the gaps I can't. ❤️
Today, @hbomax.bsky.social airs their new doc "Thoughts & Prayers" on the $3 billion (!) shooting-preparedness industry and the sobering reality of how the U.S. has failed its children. @laureneahmed.bsky.social & @kristenmulrooney.bsky.social review the film here: www.the-pom.com/p/review-hbo...
Review: HBO's "Thoughts and Prayers"
The HBO original documentary examines the $3 billion active shooter preparedness industry in America and its effect on students and educators
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November 18, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Today, @hbomax.bsky.social airs their new doc "Thoughts & Prayers" on the $3 billion (!) shooting-preparedness industry and the sobering reality of how the U.S. has failed its children. @laureneahmed.bsky.social & @kristenmulrooney.bsky.social review the film here: www.the-pom.com/p/review-hbo...
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A piece by @kristenmulrooney.bsky.social in @thepom.bsky.social that perfectly expresses how I feel about AI in the creative arts:
Stop Giving Kids Home Run Balls
They deserve the luxury of waiting for something special.
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September 18, 2025 at 11:43 AM
A piece by @kristenmulrooney.bsky.social in @thepom.bsky.social that perfectly expresses how I feel about AI in the creative arts:
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The editors of @thepom.bsky.social having a normal one 😂😂😂😂😂
![Screenshot of group chat
Me: I also want to write about why [redacted] is the GOAT of children's TV
I love doing lowbrow media analysis, it gives me a buzz
Sarah: I fucking HATE [redacted]
Me: omg let's fight
Sarah: Sucks
Me: I'll write pro you write con
Sarah fr are there any kids shows you do like
Sarah: No? Am adult](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:oxyet6m52fvlleahsb5f4vwh/bafkreigctjdu3rlsgk36xo5otwrtvxudhgm7lylks2ogf4zpwsox2pxoha@jpeg)
October 3, 2025 at 4:45 PM
The editors of @thepom.bsky.social having a normal one 😂😂😂😂😂
"Despite my avoidance of self-help parenting books, I’ve been an avid reader my whole life, and as I thought about what kind of parent I wanted to be, a few principles from my favorite novels came to mind." www.the-pom.com/p/why-i-star...
Pouring Perfectly Good Coffee Down the Sink
Parenting philosophies from A Tree Grows in Brooklyn.
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September 15, 2025 at 1:20 AM
"Despite my avoidance of self-help parenting books, I’ve been an avid reader my whole life, and as I thought about what kind of parent I wanted to be, a few principles from my favorite novels came to mind." www.the-pom.com/p/why-i-star...
"My younger son is a gleeful thrower, a mess-maker who creates for the sheer love of art and not to express any real distaste with the meal offered. Blueberries, mashed into a pulp– trash. Noodles shoved beneath the high chair seat– trash." www.the-pom.com/p/why-i-star...
Pouring Perfectly Good Coffee Down the Sink
Parenting philosophies from A Tree Grows in Brooklyn.
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September 11, 2025 at 10:34 PM
"My younger son is a gleeful thrower, a mess-maker who creates for the sheer love of art and not to express any real distaste with the meal offered. Blueberries, mashed into a pulp– trash. Noodles shoved beneath the high chair seat– trash." www.the-pom.com/p/why-i-star...
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I wrote about one of my favorite books today for @thepom.bsky.social and about wanting to give my kids the gift of wasting security. www.the-pom.com/p/why-i-star...
Pouring Perfectly Good Coffee Down the Sink
Parenting philosophies from A Tree Grows in Brooklyn.
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September 11, 2025 at 12:26 PM
I wrote about one of my favorite books today for @thepom.bsky.social and about wanting to give my kids the gift of wasting security. www.the-pom.com/p/why-i-star...