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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.

Caregiver and spouse holding her young daughter - caregiver for your spouse

Being a mom AND a caregiver means taking on the impossible, because there’s no other choice

If you're a mom, a spouse, and a caregiver—this is my love letter to you.

Updated Mar. 21, 2023
mother and daughter playing on the couch - highly sensitive parent

3 ways highly sensitive parents are making the world a better place

Being a highly sensitive parent can be challenging, but there's a lot of beauty, too.

Updated Mar. 03, 2023
pregnant woman doing a meditation on the floor - what is hypnobirthing

Curious about hypnobirthing? An expert explains what you need to know

It's all about focusing on positive messages and affirmations around birth to help you feel relaxed, confident and in control.

Updated Feb. 22, 2023
couple holding each other on a bed - men and miscarriage grief

Can we finally talk about men and miscarriage grief?

Miscarriage grief is real for anyone who has experienced pregnancy loss. Here's how men can find support.

Updated May. 22, 2024
Pat Clancy, husband of Lindsay Clancy, and the couple's three children

Moms who have experienced postpartum mental health struggles donate to Lindsay Clancy’s family

If you scroll through the donations, there are many comments from moms sharing their stories.

Updated Feb. 13, 2023
mom changing baby's diaper at home - best postpartum advice for new moms

3 things your doctor might not tell you about postpartum

Cradlewise's maternal wellness medical advisor shares what to know about protecting your mental health during the months after birth.

Updated Feb. 14, 2023
mom helping toddler brush her teeth - habit stacking

How ‘habit stacking’ can improve your family’s routines—and happiness

Change can be difficult for all of us. Experts say habit stacking could make the process easier for everyone.

Updated Jan. 31, 2023
mom and baby taking bath together - aapi moms

4 mental health tips for AAPI moms

It's already stressful trying to get pregnant. The bias within my own culture made it even more difficult.

Updated Apr. 25, 2024
moms sharing secrets sitting on couch

25 secrets of moms living with mental illness

“My mental illness doesn’t define me or how I take care of my child.”

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
daughter hugging her mom from behind being a mom with depression

I don’t hide my depression from my kids

I believe I need to let them see all the range of emotions because this is the human experience.

Updated Jan. 20, 2023
mother kissing son in field of flowers

My mental health as a parent of a child with a disability

I am a work in progress, just like everyone else.

Updated Jan. 01, 2023
two young girls playing video games - are video games bad for kids

Are video games bad for kids? Here’s what parents should know

Can playing video games impact a child’s development? Experts weigh in.

Updated Dec. 23, 2022
family learning how to say no

How to say no and set boundaries this holiday season and beyond

"Even though saying no can feel uncomfortable, there is no better time than now to practice."

Updated Jan. 27, 2023
man in glasses looking sad - paternal depression

What is paternal depression? We need to talk about men’s mental health, too

Depression in men often goes undiagnosed—but men are 3 to 4 times more likely to die by suicide than women. Here's how to spot the signs.

Updated Oct. 04, 2023
Pregnant woman drinking hot tea - considering the safety of antidepressants during pregnancy

Is it safe to take antidepressants during pregnancy?

Recent research suggests antidepressants aren’t as risky as we may think—or have been told. 

Updated Dec. 14, 2022
mom kissing her baby's hands - reducing medical trauma in kids around fear of needles

Reducing medical trauma in kids is straightforward. So why aren’t we doing it?

An expert shares how to make your kids feel more safe and comfortable with medical professionals.

Updated Jan. 12, 2023
mom kissing her smiling newborn - postpartum ocd

Postpartum OCD and intrusive thoughts: What new moms need to know

How to tell the difference between intrusive thoughts and symptoms of something bigger.

Updated Dec. 09, 2022
mom and daughter hugging outdoors- chronic loneliness

My daughter died of loneliness. I’m on a mission to prevent other families from experiencing this grief

Chronic loneliness is a silent killer; it’s time that the conversation around it got louder.

Updated Jan. 17, 2023
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