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Self-Care

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The Reset: 6 moms on the self-care habits they make time for

In this series, we ask mom founders to share the sanity-saving systems that help them keep it all together.

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This screen-free handheld device helps my son self-regulate

Watching him turn to his Moonbuddy in moments when he’s feeling frustrated, upset, or burned out at the end of a school day is incredibly gratifying.

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Small routines, big wins: postpartum habits that protect your mental health

Gentle habits help you keep your mental health. Build a simple rhythm that steadies your mood, supports recovery and fits real life with a newborn.

I don’t want to be a helicopter parent—but here’s how I find balance

The truth is, "helicoptering" comes easy to me, even when I know it's good for my children to work hard, face obstacles, and experience the pride of genuine achievement.

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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.

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Why I didn’t wait to announce my pregnancy after a loss

Instead of staying silent and isolated, I sought support from the larger community.

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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.

Yes, a shower can be self-care—here’s how to level it up

Some seasons of life can make you feel like you have no time for self-care, so here's how you can make an everyday activity a luxury.

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What no one tells you about your post-baby period

The return of your menstrual cycle after birth isn't just back to business as usual.

Homeschooling turned out to be my self-care

For this single mom and her son, homeschooling solved issues they didn't even know were there.

Dear mama, you were never meant to do it all

Mothers everywhere are suffering from caregiver burnout. It's time to stop.

The moment you become a mother is self-discovery in its rawest form

No one really talks about the redefining moment that happens after you become a parent.

In 2021, alone time is self care for moms

I adore my family. I just desperately need a moment to myself.

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