Mental Health

Postpartum depression rates have doubled—and moms still aren’t getting the support they need

A new study has revealed that the rate of postpartum depression has doubled over the past decade, jumping from 9% in 2010 to 19% in 2021.

What parents need to know about the ‘glass child’ effect—and how to address it

The term “glass child,” refers to a child whose sibling requires extraordinary parental attention.

Kids can have seasonal affective disorder, too

It just may look a little different.

Swimming is not just a summer activity: Here’s how swimming can boost your kid’s mental health for the school year

An international study by Griffith University tells us just how beneficial swimming can be for children.

Here’s how to help kids find their ’emotional courage’

The founders of Slumberkins emphasize exploring all feelings with curiosity in this excerpt from their new book, "All Feelings Welcome: Parenting Practices for Raising Caring, Confident, and Resilient Kids".

When my youngest daughter was in the NICU, I felt like I was failing both of my kids

My mom guilt was strong.

Back-to-school can be hard on parents, too

An expert shares what to do to protect your own mental health during this busy time.

Childcare costs are impacting every aspect of moms’ lives

Candidates failed to address how they’d tackle soaring childcare costs at the last debate. 14 moms told us why it should be a priority.

Kids with bedtime anxiety are super common, according to a recent survey 

Fighting bedtime is a normal kid thing, but when is it something more?

Biden-Harris administration awards over $558 million toward maternal mental health

The Biden-Harris administration is continuing its work to address the maternal mortality…

Understanding my family’s ‘time blindness’ taught me to see

Time blindness is a concept often associated with ADHD—and learning more about it changed the way I view my family.

The Surgeon General’s advisory is a wakeup call: Here’s how you can get involved to push for parental well-being

Because motherhood is activism.

U.S. Surgeon General says 4 in 10 parents are ‘so stressed they cannot function’

He hopes to “shine a light” on the difficulties facing modern parents, calling them “silent struggles.”

The 3 skills your child needs for a successful school year, according to an education expert

How courage, determination and reflection can help in the classroom—and beyond.

It’s official: the mental load is hurting your relationship with your partner, survey finds

A new study uncovered just how much of a toll family planning takes on romantic relationships

In the 2 years since launching, the 988 crisis hotline has taken 10 million calls

"That's 10 million people who, often on the worst day of their life, had a resource to reach out to."

Mom of 6 shares tips for staying organized this summer and lessening the mental load—on everyone

If summer break overwhelms you, this viral reel could be a game-changer.

I recovered from postpartum psychosis: Here are 5 things I learned

And now, I’m actually grateful for my experience.

The Surgeon General just called for a warning label for social media apps—here’s why

“It is time to require a surgeon general’s warning label on social media platforms, stating that social media is associated with significant mental health harms for adolescents."

From postpartum depression to opioid addiction—and how I found my way back

I was so good at hiding my addiction that nobody knew. But I needed help.