mom guilt

Emily Ratajkowski doesn’t need your mom-shaming—she needs your compassion

The internet ignited over a photo of the model holding her son.

Maggie on having prenatal depression and being afraid to have another baby

I would be sobbing into Robert’s shoulder, “I know I’ll love this baby, but I just don’t feel that way right now.”

Two of my sons have autism. Here’s how I’ve moved beyond guilt to thrive on the spectrum

An autism diagnosis can be hard to accept, but it's worth it to see your kids flourish.

Errands and showers are not self-care for moms

Thinking they are is what's burning moms out.

Julie on pregnancy loss, postpartum depression and the waiting to find her happiness again

"I waited. I waited for the baby blues to pass."

Cath on experiencing postpartum depression as a mental health professional

After my son was born, all I wanted was sleep. But I was scared of closing my eyes for fear of something happening to him during that time. I couldn’t shut my mind off from all the irrational thoughts running through it.

These celebrity moms are getting real about the challenges of motherhood

By opening up about mom-shaming, co-parenting, childbirth and more, these moms are proving that the challenges of motherhood are universal.

Chrissy Teigen shares heartbreaking post about baby Jack: “I am so full of regret”

Teigen and her husband John Legend experienced pregnancy loss last year.

This twin mama is reminding herself that she is “worthy, regardless of my size”

How it feels when you're told 'Body positivity is unhealthy.'

My toddler asked me to get off my phone

"Mama, get off your phone!"

Mindy Kaling: 2 kids ‘seems like 10’

She's giving up on mom guilt in 2021.

True life: I’m the default parent

My number is the one called by the preschool, my name is the one known by nurses at the doctor's office, and when there is a snow day, there is no question about who will rearrange work.

Megan on recovering from postpartum depression and learning to put herself first

"Mama bears, I know some of you have walked a similar road or are walking it now. I send you love and give you permission to turn that radio up a little louder."

Helen on postpartum depression and rage with her second baby

Nothing can prepare you for becoming a parent.

I have mom-shamed myself more times than I can count—and I’m done

Stop shaming yourself. Start praising yourself instead.

A very important letter for new mamas

Listen, mom-guilt is a dirty liar. Yes, it's your job to fill your little human's needs, but you matter too. Don't forget to take care of yourself. Hang out with friends, take a drive blaring 90's hip hop or shower without interruptions—trust me, you'll be a better person (and mom) because of it.

I miss having personal space

My once quiet area, free of distraction and interruption, is now the communal space for all child activities.

The one question I ask myself when I feel my anger rising

I commonly ask myself this when the control freak inside me began to get agitated.

My baby, you make me a better person

And thank you for forgiving me when I'm not.

Kyleen on thinking postpartum depression couldn’t happen to her

"I felt lonely, but at the same time I wanted to be alone."