Mental Health

Are you touched out, mama? A psychologist shares the signs

PSA: It's totally OK to crave your own space.

I’m pregnant with my second baby and feeling ambivalent about it

Ambivalence in pregnancy is not only common, it’s normal. Here’s how I’m processing.

Postpartum psychosis is rare—but dangerous

Here’s what to look out for.

Babywearing did so much for my mental health when I became a mom of 2

Babywearing is about much more than keeping your hands free.

Breastfeeding helped me love and appreciate my body—finally

What once crippled me, now empowers me.

I don’t want kids—but I’ll love yours

I don’t know if other women dream of becoming aunts. But it’s the highest honor I can think of for someone who loves children but doesn’t want her own.

Postpartum stress syndrome is the postpartum disorder you probably haven’t heard about

And it's likely more common than we know. Here's how to spot the signs.

This soothing roll-on is my secret weapon for headaches

And it's affordable, portable and 100% natural.

Mama, just because it’s a new year doesn’t mean you need to be a ‘new you’

Instead of demanding change from ourselves in an ever-changing and demanding world, what about letting ourselves come into growth and change naturally? Let’s travel gently into the new year together. 

To the mom who feels fragile this holiday season

You deserve to be handled with care, too.

Your morning coffee could be making your anxiety worse

Not to be the bearer of bad news, but… here are other energy boosters to try.

How to navigate the 2021 holiday season—safely

It's our second pandemic Christmas, but things are a bit brighter this year.

5 ways to make peace with mom guilt and actually prioritize your self-care

Repeat after us: Self-care is not selfish.

Mothers are burned out because they carry an entire broken society on their backs

More than ever before, mothers are being asked to do the labor of an entire community—without any load being lightened.

AAP says the mental health crisis in children is officially a ‘national emergency’

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and other leading pediatric experts such…

10 essential ways new moms can support their mental health

The most important thing? To remember that this is just one season of your life.

5 strategies for coping with a new round of Covid anxiety, from a therapist

It’s our third school year living with Covid. Setting boundaries and managing…

Fridababy’s cult-favorite snotsucker just got an electric upgrade

Cold and flu season looks a little less icky.

How one company is making a huge difference for LGBTQ youth

Take notes, all you other brands, this is how it's done.

10 ways to strengthen your kids’ mental health

Now that school is back in session, there are new stressors to manage. Here's how to deal, mama.