Mental Health

To the mama battling postpartum depression: You are stronger than you realize

I discovered the strength, resilience and inner warrior I had hiding within myself—ready to battle.

It’s science: Having a routine helps your family be happier

We’re all in.

Mindy Kaling’s new mom anxiety is so relatable: ‘I never understood how much I would worry’

Don’t worry Mindy—it gets better.

To be a more patient mama, try this simple mind game

It drives me to become a better mom every day.

8 phrases kids say that are code for ‘I’m anxious’

Children with anxiety may make statements that are code for something else.

We need to talk about postpartum rage—and why it happens

The kind that sneaks up on you and before you know it, you are exploding.

Mama, when you feel defeated

I want us to remember that we are good at this.

Mama: Don’t talk weight loss resolutions in front of your child  —here’s why

Moms are probably the most important influence on a daughter’s body image. 

This is what happens to a mom’s brain when she hugs her baby

It’s basically magic. ✨

Try these 3 mindful parenting tips next time you feel upset, mama

As a parent, you may relate to the struggle of containing your anger—I know I have.

2017: The year #MeToo happened and what it meant for moms

#MeToo is sparking plenty of off-line conversations between parents and kids.

The mental workload of a mother

Here’s what it consists of. 

Dear first-time mama: You don’t have anything to prove

Instead of proving you can do what you did before motherhood, appreciate what you can do *because* of motherhood. 

Why Moms Should Ditch Their Kids Every Once In a While

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You’re not alone: 1/3 of moms experience mental health issues

According to a new survey by the BBC.

Why some moms feel ‘touched out’—and how to fix it

I couldn’t take a single second more of anyone being in physical contact with me. I was touched out.

To the mama with the weight of the world on her shoulders

We have a strength inside of ourselves that is unique to mothers.

We can’t protect our kids from their emotions—in fact, we shouldn’t

The power of saying “no”

A letter to the woman I was before kids

You don’t realize it, but trust me, you are doing amazing.

How to capture what *your* happy looks like, mama

Your specific brand of euphoria? It’s unique to you.