Mental Health
Your mental health is not an afterthought, mama! Motherly is right by your side with judgment-free advice and resources.
10 phrases to say to your kids to inspire confidence
It began as my mom's voice but has become my own, and it is my super power.
13 supportive words of encouragement for moms (that actually help)
Every mom, from the brand-new one still figuring out the car seat to the veteran wrangling a teenager’s attitude, deserves to hear that she’s doing a good job.
Minimalism drastically improved my mental health–and my motherhood
Here are three areas to focus on, mama.
Finally: Pediatricians urged to screen new moms for perinatal depression 👏
Because when mama gets help, the whole family benefits.
Self-care during the holidays: 5 tips to keep your health on track, mama
"Festive stress" is a real thing—but it doesn't have to take a toll on your health.
Why do mothers become invisible after giving birth?
We're not just a uterus. We're not just a lifeline to a new and precious soul. We're mothers. And we need someone to make sure we're okay, too.
How I found joy in my IVF journey
I remember telling myself over and over that we had our own story, our own journey, and that was okay. Removing that comparison aspect from my life helped me in more ways than I will ever know.
11 powerful ways to build a growth mindset in your kids
6. Use the word 'yet' and use it often.
11 simple ways for any mama to become a minimalist
7. Say yes less for more time to do things you love with people you love.
How to cope with postpartum ‘baby blues’—from a clinical psychologist
Wasn't I supposed to be in bliss-land, subsisting solely on baby snuggles and lullabies?
Hilary Duff shares how pregnancy changed her body–and her confidence
A post-baby body is a beautiful thing.
‘Tully’ may be controversial, but it has people talking about maternal mental health
Which is a discussion we all need to be having.
Mindy Kaling let go of her mom guilt—and you can, too
She's not letting it hold her hostage and neither should you.
5 things I wish I didn’t waste time worrying about as a new mom
2. Worrying about making sure everything was 'perfect'
5 foods to fight postpartum depression
Add these mood boosters to your postpartum diet to keep depression at bay.
The unexpected depression symptom every new parent should be aware of
A new study reveals one important factor was shown to help.
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.
Mindy Kaling’s new mom anxiety is so relatable: ‘I never understood how much I would worry’
Don’t worry Mindy—it gets better.