Mental Health
Your mental health is not an afterthought, mama! Motherly is right by your side with judgment-free advice and resources.
To be a more patient mama, try this simple mind game
It drives me to become a better mom every day.
8 phrases kids say that are code for ‘I’m anxious’
Children with anxiety may make statements that are code for something else.
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.
Mama, when you feel defeated
I want us to remember that we are good at this.
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.
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.