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ParentalBurnout

Parental burnout: What it is—and what to do about it

Am I just stressed out or am I really experiencing burnout?

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Don’t stop believing—even when you’re living in a lonely world

It’s slowly coming to a realization that you, as a mama to two uniquely complex kids, are alone in this world.

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The forgotten shaving lesson

I blame my mother, but I cover the blame in excuses.

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When I had kids, I stopped being a people-pleaser

I set firm boundaries to protect my family and my mental health.

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4 tips for a better Dry January

It’s a great tool to help with the reset of the year and I’m hoping it will help me get back to feeling my best.

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3 mindfulness practices to manage stress

Many mindfulness practices can be incredibly effective in small, intentional doses.

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The resource we aren’t talking about: Women’s time

While we all only have 24 hours in a day, women spend 40% more time caregiving than men. 

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Adoptive parents: How to level up in 2024

Search for birth parent voices to better understand and honor your child’s origins.

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Navigating parenthood when you feel like an outlier

My lack of a physical pregnancy experience meant that connecting with other mothers could be difficult.

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The emotional side of tongue-tie revisions

Confronted with the same situation again, I’m not sure what I’d do.

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Baby massage can support mothers’ mental health, study finds

Infant massage lowered postpartum depression symptoms and helped with bonding.

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Facing opposing family values this holiday season

I hope to teach my boys the importance of breaking norms, of participating in traditions while also shaping them. 

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Dear formula mom—I see you

Don’t let anyone make you feel less than because you have chosen (or like many of us, life chose for you) the formula route.

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3 lessons I’ve learned as a lupus warrior—and a lupus mom

I firmly believe my own quest with lupus has a purpose: to guide and support my daughter, who has the chronic condition, too.

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