Mental Health

It’s science: Healing our own trauma helps protect our kids, too

Knowing when to ask for help is vital.

To the burned-out working mom: I see you

Sometimes it feels like "leaning in" means overload. But mama, we've got this.

How to handle difficult school drop-offs, according to an expert

Validating feelings, dispelling fears and incorporating secret handshakes (!) can help all involved.

6 things *not* to say to the mama who’s struggling with breastfeeding

Toxic positivity has no place here. Here's what to say instead.

To the new mama of two: My one piece of advice

Staying present took more work this time around, but I still tried to relish the moments of joy between those long, lonely nights.

Science proves that gray hair is reversible—you read that right

It's all about reducing stress.

A pill for PPD has been fast-tracked for FDA authorization

Zuranolone could be a game-changer for those with PPD.

This mama is going viral for perfectly describing the highs + lows of motherhood

"One minute I feel productive & like super mom and the next I feel like I'm failing at it all."

Yelling doesn’t work—5 tactics to try instead

5. Take time to reconnect.

Quitting social media made me a better parent

I gave up social media to be a better parent. Now my kids and I are happier—and safer.

Moms are living in an extraordinary era of burnout

93% of moms say they're burned out. Let that sink in.

To the mamas who are ‘touched out’—I see you

If you've ever felt like you couldn't take one more minute of physical contact—even from the people you love most—this one's for you.

You can’t be a perfect mother. So be a ‘good enough’ mother.

Children are resilient and their emotional responses in the moment are not a measure of how good you are as a mother.

6 ways to stop being hard on yourself as a parent

When you hear that inner mom-guilt voice whisper, "you're not good enough," here's what to say to yourself instead.

When parenting stress feels like too much, these 5 CBD products can help reduce your anxiety

Wouldn’t it be great if life came with a remote control? Most…

Best-selling author Katherine May on why ‘wintering’ is important for the mental health of moms

Her book 'Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times' is a must-read for anyone struggling with the pressures of motherhood.

Prince Harry + Oprah get real about mental health in powerful new docuseries trailer

"The Me You Can't See" releases on Apple TV+ on Friday, May 21st.

11 tips for working moms to manage mental health

From a multi-tasking mama practicing each of them, too.

As a mother, sometimes soothing your child’s pain means facing your own past traumas

Read an excerpt from Amy Henderson's new book, Tending: Parenthood and the Future of Work

17 important habits to help you avoid mom burnout

I know you’re grateful for your family every day. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy.