Christine's Columns
A collection of personal essays by Christine Fugate, creator of Mothering Heights, covering parenting, family life, and the small observations that shape everyday moments. Archives date back to 2005.
About Christine
A Writer's Notebook
Christine's writing leans conversational, drawing from the chaos and humor of raising a family. Columns weave parenting challenges with cultural observations and personal anecdotes.
“Motherhood rarely goes as planned, and that is where the best material lives.” Christine Fugate
Selected Entries
A small sample of column titles drawn from the archive, including pieces from 2005 through 2012.
- 2005 The Chaos Factor A foundational essay that sets the tone for the column series.
- 2007 Turtle Love A warm, reflective piece on family life and unexpected devotion.
- 2011 Kardashian vs. Franklin A cultural observation pitting celebrity culture against quieter values.
- 2011 GROMS Be Gone Notes on shifting subcultures and the parenting lens applied to trends.
- 2011 · 2012 More from the archive Additional columns round out the series alongside titles like Father of the Bear and MOMBITION by Francine Graff.
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