mental health
How bipolar disorder shaped my experience of motherhood
What my therapist told me blew me away: bipolar disorder, he told me, is something we can manage.
How burnout impacts me as a parent with depression
Burnout impacts nearly three-fourths of all working adults, and it definitely intersects with other aspects of our identities too.
Working on my mental health as a parent
So let me be frank: I’m not “doing it all.” I’m not operating at full capacity in every area of my life. I’m no longer trying to be a perfect mom.
10 things new mamas don’t want to hear
And what you can say instead.
Your morning coffee could be making your anxiety worse
Not to be the bearer of bad news, but… here are other energy boosters to try.
5 strategies for coping with a new round of Covid anxiety, from a therapist
It’s our third school year living with Covid. Setting boundaries and managing…
Shakira says she worries about her kids ‘constantly,’ and SAME
"I'm a tiger mom and a helicopter mom and all these different moms," she joked in an interview with Cosmo.
Dear mama, you deserve a beautiful breastfeeding experience—and mindfulness can help
It's a simple way to feel calmer, boost milk supply and connect with your baby—and your body—on a deeper level.
Jessica Alba reveals she and her daughter attend therapy together
The mom of 3 says she struggles with treating her 13-year-old like "a little kid."
Dear mama, you should not be an afterthought after giving birth
This post is going viral for stating that the 6-week postpartum checkup isn't enough. Here's what we should be doing.
This mama just gets it: “Motherhood is freaking hard”
"There aren't any trophies in motherhood. We're all just doing the best we can, with what we have."
You’re not alone: Postpartum depression is common and can last longer than a year, says study
Here are the signs to look out for.
What to say when a friend is dealing with infertility
Conversations around fertility treatment and infertility are tough. Here's how to navigate them.
Prince Harry + Oprah get real about mental health in powerful new docuseries trailer
"The Me You Can't See" releases on Apple TV+ on Friday, May 21st.
Why it matters that Prince Harry is breaking the ‘generational pain’ of how he was parented
The Duke of Sussex talks about how Prince Charles raised him and how Meghan helped him get into therapy.
How Melissa Bernstein channeled ‘the dread’ of depression into toy creation for Melissa & Doug
The Melissa & Doug co-founder and mother of six published a book to show others who are suffering that they're not alone.
Rebel Wilson opens up about infertility after freezing her eggs last year
The actress also shared last year that she has PCOS, a common hormonal condition that can affect fertility.
Here’s how toxic positivity completely invalidates new moms
It's OK for new moms to not be OK.
Signs of depression in children and what to do if you’re worried
Depression might look different in a child than it does in an adult.
Here’s how I care for my kids’ hearts and minds as a Black mom
Talk with them, not at them. Make this a conversation they want to participate in—and further it with everyone in their lives as they grow.