Finding Time to Blog When You Have Toddlers and Babies

Starting and running a blog while raising little ones can feel like trying to type with one hand while holding a squirming toddler in the other. Between the endless diaper changes, snack requests, nap schedules (that never quite line up), and the constant pull of motherhood, it might feel impossible to carve out even thirty minutes for yourself—let alone to write, edit, and publish a blog post.

But here’s the truth: if blogging is something you really want to do, it is possible to fit it in, even during these early years. It won’t look like the picture-perfect, quiet desk setup you might see on Pinterest. Instead, it will be messy, flexible, and very much woven into the fabric of everyday mom life. And that’s okay—because your blog doesn’t need perfection to thrive. It needs consistency and heart.

Rethinking Productivity in the Season of Motherhood

One of the biggest mindset shifts is realizing that your time doesn’t need to look like anyone else’s. A college student blogger might work for five straight hours in a coffee shop. A corporate escapee might blog from a quiet home office. You, however, might be writing in 10-minute bursts on the Notes app while breastfeeding, or polishing up drafts late at night when the house finally quiets down.

Instead of aiming for long, uninterrupted stretches of time (which, let’s be honest, rarely happen with babies or toddlers), try to embrace “micro-moments.” These are the small windows in your day when you can move your blog forward:

• Jotting down post ideas while your toddler stacks blocks.
• Editing a paragraph during nap time.
• Scheduling social media posts while waiting at the pediatrician’s office.

Over time, these tiny pockets of effort add up in a way that’s surprisingly powerful.

The Role of Routine (Even if It’s Flexible)

Children thrive on routine, and so do blogs. Having a flexible blogging rhythm—not necessarily a strict schedule—can help you stay consistent without feeling boxed in. For example:

• Maybe Mondays are for brainstorming post ideas.
• Wednesdays, you draft or edit.
• Fridays, you publish or promote.

This doesn’t mean you’ll never miss a day (real life always shows up!), but it gives your blogging a sense of direction. When the time does open up, you already know exactly what to work on instead of wasting precious minutes figuring it out.

Involving Your Kids in the Process

It may sound impossible to merge “mom life” and “blog life,” but in some ways, your kids can become part of the process. If your blog is about parenting, homemaking, or family life, then your everyday experiences are your research and inspiration. That meltdown at snack time? That’s a relatable story you can tie into a blog about gentle parenting. That chaotic morning routine? Perfect for a post on meal prepping or organization.

When you start seeing your daily life not as a distraction from your blog, but as the raw material for it, the line between “mom time” and “blog time” gets softer—and you’ll find content ideas everywhere.

Embracing Imperfect Progress

There will be days when you don’t get anything done for your blog. There will be weeks when you feel behind. And that’s okay. Your blog is a long-term project, not a sprint. The season of babies and toddlers is intense but temporary. If you can nurture your blog even in small ways now, you’re building something that will grow with you—and may eventually provide freedom and income that your future self will thank you for.

Instead of asking yourself, “How can I do it all?” try asking, “What’s the one thing I can do today that moves my blog forward?” That one thing might be outlining a post, uploading an image, or even just reading about SEO while you rock your baby to sleep. Every step counts.

Finding Grace Along the Way

Finally, give yourself permission to grow slowly. Your blog doesn’t need to compete with influencers who have full-time childcare and a team of assistants. Your blog is yours, and your audience will connect with the authenticity that comes from your journey.

Some days, that will look like publishing a polished article. Other days, it might mean jotting down messy notes for the future. Either way, you’re doing the work. You’re building something meaningful in the margins of your motherhood—and that’s worth celebrating.

✨ Blogging with toddlers and babies isn’t about having more time. It’s about making the most of the time you already have, and giving yourself grace when things don’t go as planned. Because at the end of the day, your blog isn’t just about growing traffic or making money—it’s about creating something of your own in a season when so much of your energy is poured into others.

Big dreams, little moments — you’ve got this, mama 💕
XO,
Mandy ☕