Self-Care

I saved a lot of energy by letting go of trying to ‘fix’ everything

My mantra now is radical acceptance. It's radical because, for me, it means defiantly and unequivocally accepting what my anxious mind tells me is unacceptable—the messy, the imperfect, the difficult.

This new body-positive children’s book features powerful illustrations kids need to see

The central message is one that every kid needs to hear: "All bodies are lovely no matter their size."

I wish my mom could see me as a mother

I want my mom to know that I am okay. Because things look a lot different for me since the last time I saw her.

Just because you have a baby doesn’t mean you feel like a mom right away

It took me nine months to become a mother, and years to take on the label.

The impossible expectations placed on mothers

Cynthia Nixon went viral for talking about the impossible expectations women face. Now let's talk about motherhood, specifically.

Our favorite all-natural beauty products for pregnant + new mamas

Move over, harsh chemicals.

Chrissy Teigen just listed all the things she gets mom-shamed for online

And it's a long list.

Kate Middleton opens up about mom guilt—and how it doesn’t really go away

"You're always sort of questioning your own decisions and your own judgments and things like that. And I think that starts from the moment you have a baby," shared the Duchess.

12 realistic self-care goals for moms of young children

4. Sit on the toilet and have a good cry.

To the mama who is overwhelmed right now—I see you

Remember, you're not alone in this, you're amazing and you're rocking motherhood.

Show yourself a little self-care during your pregnancy

Because Mama deserves some love, too

This Facebook post on self-care has gone viral because it’s what all mamas need to read

In case you need this today, mama. ❤️

To the pregnant mama: Your self-care is essential for your baby’s well-being

My plea for new moms is to value your own care just as much as that of your new child.

How do moms get *everything* done? They don’t

I make mistakes, hurt those I love, burn dinner and that is what makes me human.

There’s no such thing as ‘free’ time when you’re a parent

We're constantly told to practice self-care to stave off burnout, but that prescriptive time comes at a cost—even if the cost is just guilt.

I needed self-care, but my toddler needed it more

I decided to give him the spa-worthy bubble bath experience I was longing for so badly because, after all, he needed it, too.

What I gave up for motherhood

Parenthood is not easy. And yes, you give things up you wish you didn't have to. But for me, that was only half the story.

Here’s how I’m taking care of myself this year

By caring for myself I will be a better mama, a more loving wife and a happier human.

7 ways to remind yourself that you’re more than a parent, mama

Being a great parent means we find ways to honor our other parts.

This year I will focus more on self-care and less on feeling guilty

2020 is going to be different.