Mental Health
Your mental health is not an afterthought, mama! Motherly is right by your side with judgment-free advice and resources.
A neuroscientist explains how to finally quiet mom guilt
A leading neuroscientist explains why that relentless voice isn't your fault—and what you can actually do about it.
Mom brain isn’t a joke. It’s the first data point nobody’s collecting.
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Grieving a parent while parenting is its own kind of hard—here’s expert advice for getting through it
A grief expert shares what moms need to hear about losing a parent while raising kids—including when the relationship was complicated.
Mel Mah created Calm’s Overstimulated Mom series. Her tips for regulating are refreshingly doable.
Meditation instructor and Calm’s Relief for Overstimulated Moms series creator Mel Mah on why moms don’t need a lifestyle overhaul—they need tools that work in the middle of the chaos.
How to give yourself the grace you offer everyone else
You show up with compassion for everyone in your life. This is a gentle, practical plan to extend the same care to yourself, even on the busiest days.
Mom, you’re doing better than you think
A gentle reset for the days you feel behind. Here’s how to spot the quiet wins, lower the pressure, and move your family forward with more calm and confidence.
A therapist’s guide to teaching kids the difference between rudeness, mean behavior, and bullying
Labeling these behaviors correctly is key to knowing how to respond.
The awkward grief of a mom-friend breakup
When your kids’ friendship ends, does yours end too?
How to find a therapist who fits your vibe
Finding the right therapist isn't like ordering takeout. You can't just pick the first option with good reviews and hope for the best.
9 ways to help your restless legs syndrome during postpartum
Restless legs can make nights long and feedings harder. These gentle, mom-tested strategies can ease symptoms and help you protect your sleep and well-being in the fourth trimester.
When to break up with your therapist (and how to actually do it)
Therapy is supposed to be uncomfortable sometimes. But there's a difference between productive discomfort and dreading it.
Set yourself up for success by being gentle on yourself
You are not a machine. Building sustainable success as a parent starts with compassionate habits that protect your energy, sharpen your focus, and keep joy in the mix.
The mom friend breakup: When your ‘village’ is actually making you feel worse
The pressure to find your people is intense–but that pressure can keep you tethered to a group that's actively making you miserable.
10 gentle check-ins moms can do to support their family’s winter mental health
Winter can feel heavier on moods, energy and patience. These low-lift check-ins help you notice what your family needs now and offer simple ways to support everyone.
This is what it’s like to be a mom in Minnesota right now
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9 therapist-approved tips for managing seasonal affective disorder as a mom
These practical, compassionate ideas can help you feel more like yourself during darker months. Try one or two today, then build from there.
When helplessness turns to rage: A mom’s guide to channeling grief into action
Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and helpless isn't weakness. It's the only rational response to what we're living through.
Signs you might be FOMO-researching, plus 7 resets that bring ease
You care deeply, which is why you read the reviews, compare the charts, and crowdsource the comments. But the search for the “right” answer can start to feel like a second job.
7 ways moms can protect their mental health during the darkest months
Winter can feel extra heavy when you are carrying a family’s needs and your own. These simple practices meet real life, so you can feel steadier while the days are short.
How mothers carry both grief and joy at once
Motherhood is full of grief and joy at the same time. Here is how to hold both, honor what hurts, and still make room for what is good.