Dr. Holly Ruhl

Holly Ruhl, PhD is a Developmental Psychologist with a background in research and teaching. Her areas of expertise are promoting healthy attachment relationships between parents and children, as well as fostering healthy eating behaviors. She writes at The Freethinking Mama.

Life

The doctor is in: 5 things research says really help you lose the baby weight

#1. Gestational weight gain. It’s related to postpartum weight retention more than 15 years after giving birth!

Career & Money

11 ways to save money every month + not even feel the pinch

6. Be your own barista. Getting your coffee fix at home could save you $400+ a year.

Life

8 maternity styles to love all pregnancy long

Look your best. Feel even better.

Parenting

Should I have another baby? 5 questions to ask before growing your family

When baby fever strikes again, as yourself these questions.

Parenting

The curious adventures of a globe-trotting tot

The next time you get the itch for an adventure with your toddler, ignore the naysayers and pack your bags, mama!

Parenting

How Facebook changes the way I mother my child

Becoming a mother changes everything—even the way we use social media.

Parenting

6 ways to keep your cool when your tot is all fired up

#1. Find your mellow mama mantra.

Parenting

4 ways to encourage independent play for baby’s benefit—and yours

You have enough to do without being your tot’s source of entertainment 24/7. It’s time to let baby take the lead.

Parenting

Why weekends are the best—according to your toddler

Mamas think they have it all figured out. But in reality, we toddlers are the ones in charge.

Baby Names

5 ways to take baby’s name for a test drive

Before you put pen to paper, make sure it’s the name by taking it for a spin first.

Life

5 ways to rock spring cleaning—with your partner’s help

Who knew tidying up could be so romantic?

Baby

To ‘room in’ or rest up? Why I chose sleep over snuggles at the hospital

Why one child psychologist labored over this decision after giving birth—and why you can let go of the worry.