mental health

To the mama struggling with your mental health right now

If you've felt deeply harmed by reading the commentary from the Meghan Markle interview, this is for you.

Prince Harry opens up about protecting his family and stepping back from royal duties

"I did what any husband and what any father would do and was like, 'I need to get my family out of here.'"

When weaning from breastfeeding makes you sad

Here are 7 ways to feel better.

‘The View’s’ Sara Haines wants moms to take care of themselves first

"Treat yourself like your best friend," says Haines.

Vote like your family’s lives depend on it

Because, spoiler alert: They totally do.

I had a miscarriage during quarantine and it was so lonely

Miscarriage is already a lonely process; you go from living for two to being back down to one. And no matter how much you're told it's "not your fault," you still feel like you failed.

‘I am so proud of what I have been through’—and other phrases to say if you don’t love your postpartum body

Words from a mental health psychotherapist.

70% of kids feel sad, worried or overwhelmed right now, says new survey

If your child is melting down, they are perfectly normal.

8 ways mamas can stop doomscrolling and feel better, fast

We're telling you this with love, mama: Put down your phone. Please.

It’s science: Your child’s favorite lovey (or blanket) fosters independence

Your child's "lovey" is way more than just a toy or a blanket—in fact, a lovey gives your little one emotional strength to grow and adapt.

How to support kids’ emotions during back-to-school season this year

More than ever, kids need social and emotional support as the school year begins.

8 fun ways to help high-risk kids feel connected this summer

For children with medical conditions or special needs, this summer is complicated.

We’re entering a whole new level of parental burnout

If you're feeling more exhausted now than ever before, here are four perfectly legitimate reasons why—and what you can do about it, right now.

5 expert ways to cope when you’re up all night with your newborn

Here's how to take care of yourself when the baby is Up. All. Night.

Moms need more energy than ever right now—here’s where to get it

And for once, coffee is not involved. :coffee:

Children’s quarantine grief can look like anger—here’s how to respond

Your love has never been more important, mama.

The parents are not all right

Everyone is grieving and struggling right now. When I'm not pulling my hair out, I'm trying to be grateful that I am with my family, they are healthy and safe, and I am not enduring this period in total isolation. But this pandemic is highlighting all that is wrong with our systems set up to support families.

5 early signs of autism I didn’t know about at first

I know now that my daughter and I are not alone—and we never were.

Brene Brown’s simple advice for parenting when you feel like there’s nothing left to give

It's called a "family gap plan" and it's pretty genius.

Social distancing doesn’t have to mean loneliness—here’s how to stay connected

Why it's so important to text your best friend right now, mama.