Mental Health
Your mental health is not an afterthought, mama! Motherly is right by your side with judgment-free advice and resources.
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.
Errands and showers are not self-care for moms
Thinking they are is what's burning moms out.
American parents are among the most burnt out in the world, a new study says
One researcher behind the study is imploring moms and dads to stop trying to be "the perfect parent."
Our kids’ mental health is suffering because of the pandemic—here’s what you need to know
A new poll says nearly half of teens are facing new or worsening mental health issues because of the pandemic. How can we help our kids?
I forgot how to talk to adults
Before the pandemic I was a social butterfly, now I can't even keep up with casual conversations.
Meghan Markle shares pregnancy mental health crisis in Oprah interview
Editor’s note: This article contains mentions of suicidal ideation. If you or…
Shay Mitchell is ‘nervous’ to have baby #2 for mental health reasons
The actress is getting candid about her desire to give her daughter a sibling—and the major fear that's affecting her decision to have another baby.
An ode to my fur baby
You prepared me for motherhood long before babies were on my mind.
How to take a mental health day that *actually* makes you feel better
2020 illuminated just how vital mental health days really are.
The details on Congress’s plan to fund maternal mental health programs
The historic funding is part of the stimulus package passed by Congress on December 20th.