Modern Motherhood

Modern Motherhood by Riley Sheehey is a beautifully illustrated collection of art and musings that highlights the simple joys of caregiving from the artist and social media star.

Multimedia artist Riley Sheehey presents a charming collection of 100 illustrations capturing the sweet and often unnoticed moments shared between children and their caregivers. These are not the typical milestones captured in photos but the subtle moments of everyday life that create lasting memories, such as dancing in the kitchen, playing peek-a-boo, or taking a sunny nap at the beach.

Riley's illustrations, originally inspired by Delft tiles—the 400+-year-old blue and white pottery from the Netherlands—were shared on her Instagram account, where they struck a chord with thousands of mothers, nannies, teachers, and anyone who has experienced the joys of caring for little ones.

With simple, spare captions, the book allows space for readers to reflect on their own memories or anticipate future experiences with loved ones. Ultimately, it encourages us to pause and appreciate more of these fleeting moments as they occur.