Mental Health

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. 

This is what happens to a mom’s brain when she hugs her baby

It’s basically magic. ✨

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.

2017: The year #MeToo happened and what it meant for moms

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

The mental workload of a mother

Here’s what it consists of. 

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. 

Why Moms Should Ditch Their Kids Every Once In a While

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You’re not alone: 1/3 of moms experience mental health issues

According to a new survey by the BBC.

Why some moms feel ‘touched out’—and how to fix it

I couldn’t take a single second more of anyone being in physical contact with me. I was touched out.

To the mama with the weight of the world on her shoulders

We have a strength inside of ourselves that is unique to mothers.

We can’t protect our kids from their emotions—in fact, we shouldn’t

The power of saying “no”

A letter to the woman I was before kids

You don’t realize it, but trust me, you are doing amazing.

How to capture what *your* happy looks like, mama

Your specific brand of euphoria? It’s unique to you.

50 ways to lighten a mother’s mental load

7. Acknowledge my workload

How Not to Lose Your Sh*t as a Mom

4 coping mechanisms to prevent a mama meltdown.

10 important habits of emotionally healthy families

7. Function as a team.

A letter to my sensitive child

I just want you to know that I will be there with you, through it all.

The ‘mental load’ falls squarely on mothers’ shoulders—and it’s making us very tired

Even with helpful partners, moms do most of the behind the scenes thinking when it comes to managing the house.

10 ways to thrive as a stay-at-home mom

1. Recognize that there is power in your choice to be a stay-at-home mom.

To the mama doing SO much she feels like she’s failing at everything—I see you

You show up. EVERY. DAY. No one else can do a better job at providing motherly love than you.