mom guilt

‘Maternal instinct’ is a myth—and parents are struggling because of it

The only way we can move beyond the myths of motherhood is to keep speaking our truth.

Hilary Duff gives a shoutout to working parents who “have to leave their kids in times that don’t feel natural”

The mom of three says she feels "weird" because she's at work and not able to be by her daughter's side while she's sick.

My life as a military mom means I’ve spent months away from my babies

I have realized that I could be given the world (literally) for free as a "perk" of my job, and none of that would matter because it would mean leaving my children behind.

Mom Guilt is a symptom of a much deeper problem

"Mom guilt is the symptom of a disease plaguing motherhood. It is overwhelmingly an indictment of our society’s failures, not moms’ behavior."

To all the moms hurting right now: Please give yourself permission to grieve

There is collective power in our grieving hearts right now; let’s normalize not feeling normal.

Please don’t tell me ‘we only have 18 summers’

We know the time with our kids at home is fleeting. We know it’ll go too fast. But the 18 summers myth? It's just not true—or helpful.

Flooded with shame after mom rage? A therapist shares what can help

Shame thrives when we don’t talk about it.

This mama perfectly sums up what everyone gets wrong about maternity leave

Anna Whitehouse, the founder of Mama Pukka, shared a mother's insight on maternity leave in a now-viral LinkedIn post.

How to be a good mom: Ditch perfectionism and embrace being ‘good enough’

Your child needs you—a healthy version of you—not a perfect you.

Mom Guilt 2.0: When you feel guilty for not feeling guilty

If we aren't careful, mom guilt will consume us and ultimately block out the joy of parenting too.

The 5 biggest health & wellness trends we’ll all be talking about in 2022

From magic mushrooms to normalizing menopause, we’ve got our eye on these about-to-be-everywhere concepts.

Suka on anxiety and the struggle of wanting to be with her kids and have me time

"I couldn’t bear the thought of playing cartoons and sitting them in front of the TV begging them not to move or make a sound."

‘When does motherhood get easier?’

While it may not get any easier, trust me—it’s going to keep getting better.

How to stop breastfeeding—while keeping yourself and your baby happy

Weaning works best for everyone when it's done slowly.

Are you a momaholic? Here are 8 signs you need more time for you

Being a mother is amazing but if it's your whole life, it could lead to some serious mom burnout.

Breastfeeding athletes can now bring babies to the Olympics after moms speak out

Initially, COVID restrictions wouldn't allow nursing athletes to bring their babies to the games.

Dear mama, you were never meant to do it all

Mothers everywhere are suffering from caregiver burnout. It's time to stop.

To the mamas who are ‘touched out’—I see you

If you've ever felt like you couldn't take one more minute of physical contact—even from the people you love most—this one's for you.

Did I love you enough today?

In the moment, the chaos is so real, but when it's over, it's over and I just want to wake you up and say, "HEY! You did good today, kid."

12 times celebrities were mom-shamed for ridiculous reasons

All moms need compassion, not criticism.