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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.

touched out: mother holding and kissing baby at home

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.

Updated Feb. 08, 2022
mom holding newborn baby

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

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

Updated Mar. 23, 2023
mom. holding baby in her home

A letter to the woman I was before kids

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

Updated Feb. 15, 2022
happy woman in the snow

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

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

Updated Dec. 09, 2021

How Not to Lose Your Sh*t as a Mom

4 coping mechanisms to prevent a mama meltdown.

Updated Dec. 07, 2021
little girl wearing a flower crown

A letter to my sensitive child

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

Updated Jan. 18, 2022
depressive woman sitting on bed - mental load

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.

Updated Aug. 16, 2023
stay at home mom putting her head against her baby's

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.

Updated Jan. 06, 2022
woman with her head in her hands

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.

Updated Sep. 23, 2022
prenatal depression: woman sitting on bed at home

Prenatal depression is a thing—a very real, important thing

Britney Spears called attention to the condition in her recent pregnancy announcement. It’s time we all started talking about it.

Updated Apr. 11, 2022
mom scrolling social media on her phone

Social media is her highlight reel—not real life

Just a friendly reminder not to beat yourself up over what you see on social media.

Updated Dec. 09, 2021

How to survive new motherhood when you’re an introvert

When everyone you’ve ever met wants to meet the new baby, you may have to draw boundaries. 

Updated Feb. 13, 2023

Why meditating with your baby is a good idea

mindbodygreen’s founder lets us in for a soothing session.

Updated Dec. 07, 2021
kids giving dog a bath

Dinner, bath, bedtime: I WILL SURVIVE

Some days, the clock strikes 4:00, and I’m not sure where I’m going to get the energy to make it to my bedtime.

Updated Feb. 10, 2022
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