self-wellness

Caring for ourselves right now seems impossible—but it’s necessary

We are all in this together and collectively we will come out braver, kinder and more connected as a human species—forever.

Can you still workout + tone muscle while breastfeeding?

According to a strength and conditioning coach.

We eat about a credit card’s worth of plastic every week

And other things we learned from our chat with Blueland's founder.

7 simple things you can do right now if you’re feeling overwhelmed

6. Write down your ta-da list.

20 small indulgences that turn your bathroom into a spa (or at least make it a little more spa-like)

It's the little things, you know?

12 realistic self-care goals for moms of young children

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

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.

Every product in Amazon’s clean skin care line is up to 20% off today 🙌

Did we mention everything is already under $40?

Burnt out? 10 best ways to practice self-care according to Reddit

2. Don't be afraid to do nothing.

Self-care can’t fix parental burnout, but redefining motherhood can

Parents need help, and we need to take back the definition of what makes a "good" parent.

Prioritizing my self-care saved my motherhood

I still have times when I get caught up in the frenzy of motherhood and put my needs on the back burner for weeks, or even months, at a time. But then I remember my life-changing revelation and I schedule a babysitter and give myself a couple of hours to get back on track.

I’m a working mom with a chronic disease—here’s what I’ve learned about taking care of myself

3. Saying no doesn't have to be hard.

Think of dressing yourself as a form of self-care, mama, says stylist La Tonya Yvette

"We feel like our best like selves when we're actually taking care of our mental health. And you know that's style for me," shares Yvette.

Prenatal depression is the most under-diagnosed pregnancy complication in the U.S.

More than 400,000 babies are born to depressed mothers every year.

Self-care isn’t selfish, mama

Will I do everything in my power to give my baby everything she needs and more? Absolutely. Will I neglect myself and the time and care I require to be the best version of myself? Absolutely not.

Sometimes I fall into a mental health slump—but it doesn’t make me less of a mother

Mothers are like rocks—we appear solid but can crumble. Crumbling isn't a sign of weakness as the rubble remains strong.

I’m training for a triathlon and feeling how truly strong my ‘mom bod’ is

For the first time in nine years I'm not pregnant or nursing a baby.

The most surprising thing about my pregnancy was how powerful I felt

I never could have imagined the energy that I felt with you inside me. I anticipated weakness, illness and slower days. Those came but were far and few between. Instead, what was most present during this pregnancy was my creativity.