mental health

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.

Dear husband, here’s what I wish you knew about my anxiety

Keep reminding me that I’m beautiful. That you love me. And that I’m the greatest mom I can be.

My kids taught me something I never expected—how to be my true self

It took me years to learn what they already know.

Mamas, we need to talk about new dads + depression, too

Here’s how we can help.

Here’s the secret to ‘thriving,’ mama

You’re probably on the right track, according to researchers.

1 in 5 women with postpartum mood disorders don’t speak up—here’s how to help

Here’s what could have helped me when I was too anxious to seek help.