Mental Health

7 strategies to raise body-confident kids in an era of slimmed-down celebs

Here's what parents can actually do to raise body-confident kids in the GLP-1 era, from experts who work with eating disorders every day.

Paris Hilton’s morning fix for ADHD moms: This night-before routine

Paris Hilton's ADHD isn't managed by willpower. It's the night-before checklist she runs her whole household on. Here's what she actually does.

Why your workout is doing more for your brain than your body

A counselor explains the mental benefits of exercise, and why one workout changes your brain before it changes your body.

I was raised to be quiet and agreeable. I want the opposite for my kids.

On teaching your kids—and yourself—that it’s okay to be imperfect.

New moon rituals, from a slight skeptic who sat in the circle anyway

I spent a couple of years in a new moon women's circle. Here is the part worth keeping and the part I was happy to leave.

The 10-second reset for overwhelmed moms this back-to-school season

A Tai Chi master on late summer, grounding, and a gentler kind of back-to-school reset.

A viral Thread asked women for their zero-effort “I have my life together” habits. 3,500 replies later, we have some favorites

Reading through them felt like being handed the group chat I didn’t know I needed

Why this doctor and mom of three is retiring from competitive motherhood

"My kids don't need a childhood that looks impressive on paper. They need one that feels good while they're living it."

New research on boys and mental health has a message for every mom

The data is sobering. But the data also shows that boys reach out when they have somewhere safe to land.

A neuroscientist explains how to finally quiet mom guilt

A leading neuroscientist explains why that relentless voice isn't your fault—and what you can actually do about it.

Mom brain isn’t a joke. It’s the first data point nobody’s collecting.

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Grieving a parent while parenting is its own kind of hard—here’s expert advice for getting through it

A grief expert shares what moms need to hear about losing a parent while raising kids—including when the relationship was complicated.

Mel Mah created Calm’s Overstimulated Mom series. Her tips for regulating are refreshingly doable.

Meditation instructor and Calm’s Relief for Overstimulated Moms series creator Mel Mah on why moms don’t need a lifestyle overhaul—they need tools that work in the middle of the chaos.

How to give yourself the grace you offer everyone else

You show up with compassion for everyone in your life. This is a gentle, practical plan to extend the same care to yourself, even on the busiest days.

Mom, you’re doing better than you think

A gentle reset for the days you feel behind. Here’s how to spot the quiet wins, lower the pressure, and move your family forward with more calm and confidence.

A therapist’s guide to teaching kids the difference between rudeness, mean behavior, and bullying

Labeling these behaviors correctly is key to knowing how to respond.

The awkward grief of a mom-friend breakup

When your kids’ friendship ends, does yours end too?

How to find a therapist who fits your vibe

Finding the right therapist isn't like ordering takeout. You can't just pick the first option with good reviews and hope for the best.

9 ways to help your restless legs syndrome during postpartum

Restless legs can make nights long and feedings harder. These gentle, mom-tested strategies can ease symptoms and help you protect your sleep and well-being in the fourth trimester.

When to break up with your therapist (and how to actually do it)

Therapy is supposed to be uncomfortable sometimes. But there's a difference between productive discomfort and dreading it.