mindfulness

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

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

I’m the friend who had kids first. Here’s what I wish my other friends had known

Understand that your mama friend still needs you.

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.

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

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

Because not every woman has a “perfect” pregnancy.

5 tips on teaching kids to stand up for themselves, according to a child psychologist

Building social confidence, one day at a time.

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."

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.

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.

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.

Viral TikTok reminds parents to avoid posting certain back-to-school pics for safety concerns

Celebrate going back to school with cute photos, but be careful.

To the mama who doesn’t think she’s ready for two under two

You are stronger than you know.

Does stress impact fertility?

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

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

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.

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

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

I recovered from postpartum psychosis: Here are 5 things I learned

And now, I’m actually grateful for my experience.

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.

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.

Parenting coach shares insightful tips on how to develop self-esteem in children under 5

By the age of 5, a child’s self-concept is already developed.