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Self-Care

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Fergie on working mom guilt and dealing with ‘mommy shaming’ is ALL of us

“I remember going to the studio the first couple of times and sobbing in the car. It was the weirdest thing ever.”

Updated Jan. 15, 2022

When self-care is just one more thing on your to-do list

The world sees self-care, but I see another thing for my to-do list. Another thing I’m failing at. Another thing I feel guilty over.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Motherhood is: Constant reminders from one another that we’re not alone

When we see a fellow mama in that place, we need to remember to step up, step in, step out of our comfort zone… and be that mom.

Updated Nov. 07, 2017
Stretch mark on womans thighs

This artist uses glitter to turn stretch marks into art—and it’s stunning

One artist’s photoshop creations are changing the way women see themselves. 

Updated Jan. 15, 2022

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. 

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
mom and son on the beach

I unplugged for a week—here’s what I learned about myself and my kids

Work can wait. Emails can wait. Facebook can wait. But my babies can’t.

Updated Mar. 03, 2022

Boys *do* cry—and parents must let them feel all their emotions

The more our children can feel, the more caring they will be. 

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

How Not to Lose Your Sh*t as a Mom

4 coping mechanisms to prevent a mama meltdown.

Updated Dec. 07, 2021

I had an unexpected pregnancy—and didn’t know how to feel

It’s okay if you are pregnant and you’re not excited about it yet, or ever.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

How to help your stressed-out child feel calm again

Teach your kids to choose their own ending.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

What every parent needs to know about human emotional development

1. We often use the word emotion and feeling interchangeably, but they refer to different things.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Mom burnout is real—here’s what you can do to make it better

Make specific requests. Our partners don’t know we’re overwhelmed and have no idea how to jump in mid-project to help.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Just in case no one told you today— you are special, mama

We all want to be reminded that we are special and worthy, and that we make a difference in the lives of those around us.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Why You Should Do the Downward Dog with Your Baby

Kristin McGee shares 7 benefits of baby and me yoga.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Your independent child is evidence of a healthy parental attachment 

When children can take us for granted, they can leap into new surroundings of their own making.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

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.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

I vow to stop judging other mothers—and it feels so much better

So much more good can come from being kind to yourself and others. After all, we are all just doing our best.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

I tried everything from meditation to journaling to ease my Type-A mom brain

I need to learn how to relax at any time, not just when Plans A-E fail.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Dear Husband, we are so different—but that’s exactly what I love

It may be our strengths that define us, but it is our differences that, when allowed, loved and respected, round us out and make us whole.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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