Mommy's Little Substack

Behind-the-scenes stories from a comedy showrunner navigating motherhood, creativity and a whole lotta guilt. Real talk from the writers' room to the playroom.

By Ali Schouten-Seeks

· Launched 10 months ago

Just a normal day on Reddit!

this is WILD

Jun 3•Ali Schouten-Seeks

Honestly where HAVE I been?

Mommy has big feelings!

Jun 3•Ali Schouten-Seeks

Protein speaks out at last!!

America's most beloved macro never wanted any of this

Mar 31•Ali Schouten-Seeks

Their wedding, our marriage

But whose art?

Mar 23•Ali Schouten-Seeks

Babymaxxxing

or, "Oh Crap!" You're full of shit!

Mar 20•Ali Schouten-Seeks

The Best Advice From a High School Girl

Sep 8, 2025•Ali Schouten-Seeks

The Best Thing To Bring To a Party At Every Age

Sep 26, 2025•Ali Schouten-Seeks

My Whole Life is Libra Szn

Oct 20, 2025•Ali Schouten-Seeks

No one is talking about this postpartum health crisis

Sep 14, 2025•Ali Schouten-Seeks

The Definitive Newborn Schedule

Follow exactly for perfect sleep and weight gain

Feb 10•Ali Schouten-Seeks

Potty Training From My Toddler's POV

her demands include gummy bears and us shutting up

Jan 14•Ali Schouten-Seeks

The Inevitability of Motherhood

We bring our children into the world. But maybe it's even more magical than that.

Dec 18, 2025•Ali Schouten-Seeks

Why I really, really should have boycotted Amazon

In which I find a stranger's cracked iPhone, contact her mommy, and descend into customer service hell for 38 hours over Thanksgiving weekend

Dec 2, 2025•Ali Schouten-Seeks

My Novel and I Went Back to Couples Therapy. It Got Worse

In which I get a taste of my own medicine and it is bitter!

Nov 14, 2025•Ali Schouten-Seeks

The Only Gift Guide For Toddler Moms You Will Ever Need

It's the thought that counts, but is it really?

Nov 13, 2025•Ali Schouten-Seeks

17 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a TV Showrunner

From leadership to lunch orders

Nov 10, 2025•Ali Schouten-Seeks