Taylor Mitchem
Coverage of Taylor Mitchem in the Nexus archive.
- Does pot make you a better parent? This 'garden mom' says yes, but the reality is hazy
A new social media trend involves 'garden moms,' who smoke marijuana to cope with motherhood stress. Speaking with Fox News Digital, Taylor Mitchem shares her life in Colorado while advocating for cannabis use. However, Dr. Jeremy London issued warnings about the practice, stating that smoking cannabis can significantly increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.
- The Moms Who Smoke Weed to Parent
Taylor Mitchem, a Colorado mother, uses cannabis daily to manage parenting stress, calling herself a 'garden momma' and sharing her routine on TikTok with a large following. The trend includes 'coffee and coughy' rituals and raises concerns about child safety and federal cannabis laws, though mothers argue it helps them cope with isolation and demands of parenting.