Mental Health

How to care for your mental health needs while caring for your child’s needs

“My child’s needs won’t go away. What can I realistically do to work on my own mental health?”

Why moms are especially susceptible to amygdala hijack—and how to deal with it

"As soon as you lose your cool, guilt, shame and other intense feelings surface. But you still can't find your calm. This is known as “the amygdala hijack."

Why I give my kids mental health days

They can teach your kids to value the mental health breaks we all need—and make wonderful memories along the way.

It’s time to retire the term ‘baby blues’

It's a form of postpartum depression.

What my son taught me about my anxiety

I can say with full certainty that I would not be on this road to healing if he had not shown me that it is possible.

Having micropreemie twins taught me it’s OK to grieve for babies who are still alive

"Having so many people tell me that I was strong somehow made me convince myself that I was. Looking back now, I don’t know how I survived without a complete mental collapse—because I was not strong. I simply survived."

Children exposed to storms like Hurricane Ian in utero are more likely to have mental health issues

New research on stress in pregnancy underscores that protecting your mental health is just as important as protecting your physical health.

Research shows the toxic effect ‘momfluencers’ have on our mental health

A new study shows that images of “idealized motherhood” can increase your anxiety, envy and sense of comparison, among other things.

Ms. Rachel breaks character to deliver message about mom guilt in viral TikTok

"I realized following my passion helped fill up my bucket. I also realized it's good to shower."

Latinx moms of this generation are taking care of their mental health in the most necessary ways

All you need is one person taking small steps to create generational change and generational healing.

It’s time we redefine what it means to ‘Have it all’

We have to give moms the freedom to fulfill ourselves in real ways, beyond these fake ideas of what a perfect mother looks like.

Suicide is the leading cause of death in new moms

When you’re experiencing thoughts of suicide, it’s hard to ask for help—but that’s when help from others is most necessary.

Are you feeling mom burnout? Here’s how to tell, according to a psychologist

Constantly tired or feeling “not good enough”? Could be mom burnout.

5 steps to stop an anxiety spiral, according to a therapist

Here’s how to normalize your feelings and get grounded again.

You might be experiencing trauma these days, and you aren’t alone

Viewing motherhood through the lens of trauma might make you feel more validated.

Mama, it’s time to prioritize your needs—even over your kids’

“It doesn’t have to be like this. I’m tired of being so tired. We can take our power back.”

Mom Guilt is a symptom of a much deeper problem

"Mom guilt is the symptom of a disease plaguing motherhood. It is overwhelmingly an indictment of our society’s failures, not moms’ behavior."

What your daughter learns when she sees you confident in your body

Our girls are watching us and listening to how we treat ourselves.

What a high-anxiety pregnancy taught me about supporting my son

"There is nothing you can do to stop it, but your mind over processes everything as if you were in slow motion."

‘Critical’ TRIUMPH for New Moms Act moves one step closer to becoming law

The bill recently passed in the House and now moves on to the Senate.