Mental Health

From ADHD to dyslexia: 5 common learning issues and how to help your child thrive

It is essential for parents to become experts in their children's learning issues so they can focus on their children's strengths rather than their vulnerabilities.

It’s World Down Syndrome Day and you’re going to want to watch this video

The makers of last year's viral Down Syndrome Awareness video do it again.

I can’t remember what it’s like to *not* be a mom

Of course I remember some things—where I lived, what I did most days, what I hoped for in motherhood. But I cannot remember what it FEELS like to be me-before-kids.

The mental load of motherhood doesn’t go away when you’re the breadwinner

86% of working moms say they handle all family and household responsibilities.

Motherhood is: Needing to be *not* needed just for a little bit

I love my snuggles and I love being the antidote to their fear and sadness. But occasionally, I do wish they understood that they could easily wake their dad for help, or that he is equally capable of putting socks on the correct way.

7 ways to manage your anxiety during pregnancy—from moms who have been there

7. Yoga, working out & meditation

5 ways to help our kids be more compassionate and understanding to children with autism

3. Recognize similarities + celebrate strengths.

Joanna Gaines shares how to move past mom guilt and give yourself some grace

We all have those kinds of nights. Even Jo.

5 crucial reasons why America needs to prioritize paid parental leave

5. It could save babies lives.

I’m done setting unrealistic expectations for myself as a mom

And I'm done doing it.

10 phrases to say to your kids to inspire confidence

It began as my mom's voice but has become my own, and it is my super power.

13 supportive words of encouragement for moms (that actually help)

Every mom, from the brand-new one still figuring out the car seat to the veteran wrangling a teenager’s attitude, deserves to hear that she’s doing a good job.

Minimalism drastically improved my mental health–and my motherhood

Here are three areas to focus on, mama.

Finally: Pediatricians urged to screen new moms for perinatal depression 👏

Because when mama gets help, the whole family benefits.

Self-care during the holidays: 5 tips to keep your health on track, mama

"Festive stress" is a real thing—but it doesn't have to take a toll on your health.

Why do mothers become invisible after giving birth?

We're not just a uterus. We're not just a lifeline to a new and precious soul. We're mothers. And we need someone to make sure we're okay, too.

How I found joy in my IVF journey

I remember telling myself over and over that we had our own story, our own journey, and that was okay. Removing that comparison aspect from my life helped me in more ways than I will ever know.

11 powerful ways to build a growth mindset in your kids

6. Use the word 'yet' and use it often.

11 simple ways for any mama to become a minimalist

7. Say yes less for more time to do things you love with people you love.

How to cope with postpartum ‘baby blues’—from a clinical psychologist

Wasn't I supposed to be in bliss-land, subsisting solely on baby snuggles and lullabies?