mindfulness

I became a 4th trimester traveling physician to transform postpartum care

Our system does not adequately address the medical struggles postpartum mothers face. I’m trying to make changes, one home visit at a time

I quit my toxic dream job for my daughter

“I realized that no ‘dream’ job is worth the nightmare I endured in missing my daughter grow up.”

Thinking of switching careers? Here’s how to overcome imposter syndrome

Ever felt like you weren’t qualified, prepared or accomplished enough? Here’s how to confront that self-doubt head-on.

Self-care looks different for everyone and that’s OK

I had to understand that this journey of motherhood is a blessing but also a way to grow in areas that I never knew that I needed.

Happiness Researcher Dr. Cassie Holmes on how moms can find more joy in their busy lives

“There simply aren't enough hours in the day to do it all, let alone to do any of it well, let alone to enjoy any of it along the way.”

The one thing pregnant women forget to do: get excited

"But while my mind was busy turning over the possibilities of pitocin and episiotomies, I forgot to get excited."

3 ways highly sensitive parents are making the world a better place

Being a highly sensitive parent can be challenging, but there's a lot of beauty, too.

This mom nails how motherhood makes us mourn our former ‘fun’ selves

When you're so busy doing it all, who has time for fun?

Pandemic motherhood robbed me of who I was, but travel helped me find her again

I felt like the version of me who was free to explore without the weight of so much responsibility.

Curious about hypnobirthing? An expert explains what you need to know

It's all about focusing on positive messages and affirmations around birth to help you feel relaxed, confident and in control.

Heartfelt quotes for grieving a stillbirth

A loss mom shares poems and quotes to grieve and honor your stillborn baby.

The transition to becoming a mother is so intense—and there’s a name for it

“The process of becoming a mother is a developmental passage where a woman transitions through pre-conception, pregnancy and birth, surrogacy or adoption, to the postnatal period and beyond.” 

15 beautiful miscarriage tattoo ideas to honor your pregnancy loss

Miscarriage tattoos can help mamas and couples process their grief. Here are some inspiring miscarriage tattoo ideas to memorialize your experience.

‘Fair Play’ is helping modern couples rebalance roles in a way moms desperately need

Eve Rodsky’s book has spawned a documentary and entire philosophy at a time when mothers need these solutions the most.

A letter from a Black mother, to her Black son

You may have to prove your worth more than others, but don’t let that ever make you feel unworthy or incompetent.

My infertility made me dread attending baby showers

Because they always meant one thing: being surrounded by excited squeals and endless reminders of the one thing I didn’t have and desperately wanted.

Growing up is hard on kids too

They are justifiably conflicted to be standing with one leg in their childhood and one leg inching beyond.

Motherhood feels different the third time around

Life is possibly the furthest it can be from perfect, but I know it's exactly where I'm supposed to be.

How to deal with a toddler tantrum on a plane

In the short term, I wanted the embarrassment and shame to stop for me. However, in the long run, I want my child to grow up using her voice and embracing all of her feelings, not repressing them.

I wasn’t prepared for my kids’ flu days this year

I felt pulled in every direction.