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Mental Health

Your mental health is not an afterthought, mama! Motherly is right by your side with judgment-free advice and resources.

Mindy Kaling let go of her mom guilt—and you can, too

She's not letting it hold her hostage and neither should you.

Updated Jan. 15, 2022
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5 things I wish I didn’t waste time worrying about as a new mom

2. Worrying about making sure everything was 'perfect'

Updated Feb. 10, 2022
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5 foods to fight postpartum depression

Add these mood boosters to your postpartum diet to keep depression at bay.

Updated Feb. 09, 2022

The unexpected depression symptom every new parent should be aware of

A new study reveals one important factor was shown to help.

Updated Dec. 07, 2021
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To the mama battling postpartum depression: You are stronger than you realize

I discovered the strength, resilience and inner warrior I had hiding within myself—ready to battle.

Updated Jun. 01, 2022
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To be a more patient mama, try this simple mind game

It drives me to become a better mom every day.

Updated Aug. 27, 2022
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8 phrases kids say that are code for ‘I’m anxious’

Children with anxiety may make statements that are code for something else.

Updated Jan. 26, 2022
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We need to talk about postpartum rage—and why it happens

The kind that sneaks up on you and before you know it, you are exploding.

Updated Mar. 10, 2022
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Mama, when you feel defeated

I want us to remember that we are good at this.

Updated Aug. 30, 2022

Mama: Don’t talk weight loss resolutions in front of your child  —here’s why

Moms are probably the most important influence on a daughter’s body image. 

Updated Dec. 07, 2021
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Try these 3 mindful parenting tips next time you feel upset, mama

As a parent, you may relate to the struggle of containing your anger—I know I have.

Updated Feb. 10, 2022
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2017: The year #MeToo happened and what it meant for moms

#MeToo is sparking plenty of off-line conversations between parents and kids.

Updated Dec. 22, 2021
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The mental workload of a mother

Here’s what it consists of. 

Updated Mar. 25, 2022
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Dear first-time mama: You don’t have anything to prove

Instead of proving you can do what you did before motherhood, appreciate what you can do *because* of motherhood. 

Updated Mar. 25, 2022
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