The Soft Spot
The Soft Spot, Kate Ray, Elizabeth Narins, Genevieve Gearity, Neighbor Running, Maddie Meehan, Ashley Matthews, Kit Fraser, Hillary Zio, Lauren Emerson, Amanda Grubler, Trinity Mouzon Wofford, Alison, Linda Andrews, Fiona McNally, Christina HoldregeThe chatty moms at daycare drop off. Yes, you can sit with us. Yes, we have coffee and spare diapers. Welcome.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 60 | Subscribers | Read | thesoftspot.substack.com |
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Latest Issues
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Issue 58: Best of 2025
School winter breaks are longer than we remembered, and with our hands full parenting and holidaying, The Soft Spot will be taking our own break through the end of 2025. We have lots planned for when we see you again in January!
Issue 57: Finding art and imagination on Amtrak
This week, we’re welcoming our pal Alison Fox. Alison is an art therapist at Hudson’s new Iris Mental Health clinic, opening in early 2026. In our casual conversations with her, she’s shared so many good ideas on how to incorporate creative...
Issue 56: Parenting advice we don't hate
From the moment the algorithm knows you’re expecting, the onslaught of advice is overwhelming. We were texting with a new parent friend the other day and thinking back to the advice that has stuck with us for the three years or so we’ve bee...
Issue 55: A Hudson Valley holiday gift guide
If our email inboxes are any indication, it’s gift guide season. In keeping with our community focus here at The Soft Spot, our guide includes picks from our favorite local businesses and makers. We live near so many talented folks and we’r...
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Authors
The writers behind this newsletter.
We're the chatty moms at daycare dropoff, helping you land into parenthood.
Kate is a Hudson Valley-based chef and writer based who gets excited about local grains and weird desserts. She shares her creations through the micro-bakery RAY BAKE, as well as essays and recipes through her newsletter kateray.substack.com.
A writer and mom reporting on parenting and ~*more*~. My work has been published in Cosmo, Scary Mommy, The Bump, What to Expect, Parents, etc.
One third of The Soft Spot moms.
A local running shop and community in New York's Hudson Valley. Physically located at 209 Warren St, Hudson NY 12534 and online at neighborrunning.com
Hudson Valley parent and nursing student. Co-author of The Soft Spot
Drawing and Mom-ing in the Hudson Valley!
Hudson Valley mom and new restaurant owner
Amanda Grubler is a mom to two daughter, and lifelong educator living in Hudson, NY. She is working to balance all the things and still find time to play, hike, garden, read and do some art.
CAT-LP, ATR-P, MFA
Linda Andrews, Executive Director of the Family Resource Centers of Columbia County, is a Hudson native, poet, and mother of three who created the Literacy Voyage Program and leads playgroups bringing early learning to families.
Fiona McNally is a mom, wife, daughter, sister, friend, and community member. She manages events for Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood and is always looking to support the local nonprofit community however she can.
Social worker, nonprofit leader, and mama dedicated to creating spaces of care and connection for mothers and birthing people. Founder of Bloom Project NY.
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