Mental Health
Your mental health is not an afterthought, mama! Motherly is right by your side with judgment-free advice and resources.
‘I’m just tapped out’: This mom of 5 is going viral for saying what we all feel
"The laptop wouldn't connect to the internet. The baby was fussing. My oldest was frustrated I had to pull her from what she was in the middle of. I had noise coming from each room with all the kids trying to, you know, 'school', and it took every fiber of my being not to throw the laptop off the table."
The hidden risk of postpartum depression during quarantine (and how to get help)
Now more than ever, we have to take care of our mental health, particularly new parents.
I miss having personal space
My once quiet area, free of distraction and interruption, is now the communal space for all child activities.
How to set limits during quarantine
The parent-child connection is critical, but there also needs to be rules.
The three words all new moms need to hear
New moms need to know we can talk about more than how adorable our babies are or how amazing motherhood is. We need to know our conversations can go beyond scheduled feedings and nap routines.
How the pandemic will impact your child’s long-term emotional health
There's good news, mama.
It’s science: *This* is one of the best ways to deal with stress (for you and your kids)
It's simple and costs zero money.
Moms are multitasking more than ever before and it’s burning us out
We can't keep this up forever.
It’s science: Getting dressed for the day can make you feel happier (even if you’re WFH)
In a phenomenon called enclothed cognition, your clothes may cover your body, but they also infiltrate your brain, putting you into a different psychological state.
One day, all of this will be over
For the rest of our lives, this is a defining moment we will look back on when we need evidence of our strength.
This viral post about the Fourth Trimester is exactly what new mamas need right now
"We are alone. Together. You are surrounded all the other mothers who are navigating this tender time in isolation. You are held by all of us who have walked the path before you and who know how much you must be hurting. You are wrapped in the warm embrace of mama earth, as she too settles into this time of slowness and healing."
Why protecting your mental health is so important right now
It's okay to create boundaries for the sake of your mental health, mama.
The mental load of motherhood is about to get so much worse
Tonight I'm crying for myself and all the other mothers who just found out school is closed. All the moms who are making frantic phone calls right now, trying to rearrange their lives while people tell them to "relax."
Coronavirus: How to flatten your anxiety while flattening the curve
This is hard. Let's all just admit that. But we can get through it—together.
6 expert ways to manage your coronavirus anxiety, mama
Moms are facing a double challenge right now: Here's how to manage your own fears while modeling resilience for your kids.
Dwyane Wade says his daughter knew she was trans at 3 years old
"Zaya has known it for nine years," Wade shares.
This New York City program aims to reduce isolation & depression for new mamas
It's new and could be a total game-changer for parents.
Why Jessica Simpson’s sexual abuse revelations are so powerful
"I was a preacher's daughter. I was taught to be a virgin until I got married, and so I never wanted to share these sexual things that were happening because I didn't want to hurt anybody," shares Simpson. Eventually, she summoned up the courage to tell her mom and dad what was going on—knowing even at that young age she was dropping a bombshell on them.
It’s okay if two kids is way harder than you thought
Researchers found that having a second child puts a lot of pressure on parents' time and their mental health, and mothers bear the brunt of the burden.
Angela on realizing her anxiety and sadness weren’t normal
I was sad, anxious, stressed and falling apart.