mental health
Hannah on her postpartum bipolar diagnosis
Hello. I’m Hannah. I’m many things–a mum, a wife, a daughter, a sister, an HR professional. I have recently become the owner of a tech start-up. I have a degree in psychology. I’m a friend to so many beautiful people. I also have Bipolar Disorder.
Gwyneth Paltrow didn’t recognize her symptoms as postpartum depression
"It was really shocking to me because I never thought that I would be a person who got postnatal depression," Paltrow recently said during an episode of the goop podcast.
Prioritizing my mental health wasn’t easy—but I’m a much better mom because I did
Nothing is magic, but choosing to move forward with treatment has made my life easier and more joy-filled.
10 key things to know if you’re pregnant and 35 or older
Your body. Your birth. Your baby. Your life.
What saved me in the early stages of having 4 children under 4
After having two babies 18 months apart, my husband and I decided…
Babies can ‘catch’ stress from their mothers
And 5 tips for your baby to catch your calm instead.
This is what happens to a mom’s brain when she hugs her baby
It’s basically magic. ✨
Colin Farrell to other parents of kids with special needs: ‘You are not alone’
“I believe every life comes with a message. Many of those messages are ignored. Our children’s aren’t.”
Motivating your child to take risks actually helps to prevent anxiety
When parents display confidence in their kids, the kids assume that confidence for themselves.
Why sensitive kids will make the world a better place
They have a light within them, and it’s our duty as their parents to help them be comfortable with letting it shine.
Use the holidays to boost your relationship—not stress it out
5. Give each other some leeway... and tenderness
Our kids are watching—let’s teach them how to love who they are
It’s time to be our own cheerleader, to pat ourselves on the back and to cut ourselves some slack.
How to parent a child with a sensitive heart
This empathy can be great, but also painful at times.
Why Moms Should Ditch Their Kids Every Once In a While
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You’re not alone: 1/3 of moms experience mental health issues
According to a new survey by the BBC.
How to help your worried child express their feelings
Come alongside them.
Why It’s Ok to Cry When You’re a Dad
And other thoughts on fatherhood from bloom’s newest parent.
How I learned to see my ‘mom body’ with eyes of love—not hate
Body, let me apologize. I’ve been kind of a jerk in the way I’ve described you: Fat. Tired. Lazy.
Montessori at home: Kids need to learn self-care, too
It will show him that you see him as a capable person who can participate in household activities and help take care of himself.