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woman walking at beach sunset - gratitude trap

What is the ‘gratitude trap’? How gratitude can keep us stuck

Diminishing your true feelings serves no one—and especially not yourself.

October 16, 2024

Birdwatching unexpectedly helped me find peace in motherhood

It’s a welcome change for our eyes to focus on nature. The only screen we see at that moment is the one between the window glass and the world.

October 5, 2024
grandmother holding her grandchild while mom looks over - modern parenting

Don’t feel guilty for reminding your kids’ grandparents they need to update their parenting skills

With studies and findings to support best practices for raising our children, it’s our job to make sure that everyone who will be in our kids’ lives are aware of those things

September 21, 2024
pregnant woman napping on couch showing pregnancy is hard

Sometimes pregnancy is the worst, so let’s stop romanticizing it

Because not every woman has a “perfect” pregnancy.

September 21, 2024
Diary of an Honest Mom TikToker talking about default parent resentment

This mom’s viral TikTok perfectly sums up ‘default parent resentment’—and yes, it’s REAL

"I am in charge of carrying the mental load simply because I am home more often with them."

August 24, 2024
TikToker @mellorlite reaction to struggling with mom guilt message

Mom shares teacher’s powerful message in viral TikTok: ‘I don’t see their milestones, I see who they are’

I advise you to grab your tissues and prepare for the waterworks before you press play—because this one's gonna hit you hard, mama.

August 24, 2024
woman sitting on couch drinking coffee and thinking about toxic mom culture as she scrolls on her laptop

Toxic online mom culture is so draining—here’s how to keep your feed healthy for YOU

Understanding that not every mom you come across is going to support your choices will make it easier for you to take those mean comments as a grain of salt and keep it moving.

August 17, 2024
mom trying to console an upset toddler- why does my child only act out with me

If your kids act worse around you, there might be a (very good) reason why

For every moment at her worst, she always makes it up to me with a thousand of her at her very, very best.

Updated August 1, 2024
woman looks at pregnancy test at home - stress and fertility

Does stress impact fertility?

The answer is likely unsurprising—but a naturopathic doctor shares what to do about it.

July 25, 2024
mom holding baby working from home - mental load survey

It’s official: the mental load is hurting your relationship with your partner, survey finds

A new study uncovered just how much of a toll family planning takes on romantic relationships

July 24, 2024
mom soothing baby - encouragement for moms

These words from a stranger reframed my view on motherhood

Maybe she has been in my shoes before and remembered how fleeting this season is—even in the midst of the hard moments.

July 22, 2024

It’s OK if you don’t love your swimsuit body

I’m focusing on body-neutrality instead of body-positivity this season.

June 27, 2024
mom laying on the couch with baby - to the person who falls in love with my son

To the person who falls in love with my son

One day, when you love him and he loves you, I will be so proud.

Updated May 24, 2024
happy pregnant woman at the beach

5 ways pregnancy can boost your confidence—tips from a motherhood coach

You’ll be prepared to stride into motherhood with an increased appreciation for who you are and the belief that you can do anything.

May 17, 2024
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