Mental Health
Your mental health is not an afterthought, mama! Motherly is right by your side with judgment-free advice and resources.
Military moms finally get the mental health support they deserve
Frequent deployments where you’re saying goodbye to your spouse for months (or even years), endless moves, juggling kids far from family, and making impossible career sacrifices.
How to beat the winter blues as a mom: 4 therapist-approved tips
"It's time to turn your home into a cozy haven and create spaces in your home that you look forward to re-charging in."
Mississippi’s new hotline could save moms’ lives—here’s how
The CHAMP4Moms hotline connects these providers directly with a reproductive psychiatrist who can guide them and help them get screened, diagnosed, and treated.
Grandpa skips to school with granddaughter to help single mom—and wins the Internet
In the TikTok video Samantha shared on her account, @samanthabrookex, she explains how her dad steps in on the days her mental health makes leaving the house difficult.
The silent strain: New study reveals moms handle 79% of family’s daily demands
The Journal of Marriage and Family reveals what many of us already feel in our bones: moms are carrying 79% of the daily mental labor that keeps families afloat.
Groundbreaking blood test could revolutionize how postpartum depression is diagnosed AND treated
Diagnosing PPD has traditionally relied on moms recognizing and reporting their symptoms—a tall order when they’re battling exhaustion and the endless demands of new motherhood.
81% of working moms face burnout while ‘managing it all,’ Gallup study finds
While juggling meetings, deadlines, and to-do lists, many are also carrying the extra burden of being the “default parent.”
The invisible labor that’s breaking moms: How unequal mental load impacts mental health
If we want to save moms from burnout, we have to start by addressing the invisible labor that’s quietly breaking them.
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".
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.
