AvatarMotherlyAvatarAvatarDr. Becky confirms spending time away from your kids actually makes you a *good* parentMotherly - By Katrina Nattress“Kids don’t need selfless martyrs.” Imagine this: you’re leaving for a weekend (or maybe just an evening) away from your kid, and as you try to get …
AvatarMotherlyAvatarAvatarHow to reduce miscarriage anxiety in pregnancy, according to expertsMotherly - By Claire DeMarcoGet back to the breath, mama. It’s natural to have a newfound sense of responsibility and protectiveness when you become pregnant. Which is why no …
AvatarMotherlyAvatarAvatarHow to overcome—and heal from—a traumatic birthMotherly - By Women's Health TodayIf you have had a troubling, difficult or traumatic birth, there are some positive steps you can take. Every birth is unique—and for some, a birth …
AvatarMotherlyAvatarAvatarConfident moms raise confident kids, says an author and expertMotherly - By Lydia FenetLydia Fenet shares her top 3 tips to raising confident kids. “How did you become so confident?” That’s the question I was constantly asked by women …
AvatarMotherlyAvatarAvatarSelf-care for moms is essential, but moms are doing it wrongMotherly - By Caitlin Beale, MS, RDNHint: Self-care isn’t about “fixing” yourself, it’s about honoring your needs. Most mamas will tell you they know that self-care is important. Just …
AvatarMotherlyAvatarAvatarThe mental load for a mother starts in pregnancy, and a man summed it up perfectlyMotherly - By Katrina NattressThis video is painfully accurate. There are a plethora of things to consider before starting a family, and when you get pregnant all those …
AvatarMotherlyAvatarAvatarGood news: Time spent near trees—even in a city—can boost teens’ mental healthMotherly - By Kristen FischerYou may not be able to bathe in the forest, but get near the greenery anyway, study finds. Teens largely continue to struggle with their mental health …
AvatarMotherlyAvatarAvatarGen Z is more likely to call in sick than Gen Xers due to mental health crisisMotherly - By Christina MarficeThe mental health crisis is largely driven by young women. According to new research from think tank Resolution Foundation (RF), members of Generation …
AvatarMotherlyAvatarAvatarThis is the magical method that helps my kids deal with anxietyMotherly - By Elizabeth JamesAnd that’s where the magic of common humanity comes in. One of my kids got sick at a friend’s birthday party. The kind of sick where you have to leave …
AvatarMotherlyAvatarAvatarStudy shows that supportive grandparents can benefit moms’ mental healthMotherly - By Arielle TschinkelResearchers found a link between maternal mental health and active support from their own parents. Having the support of your “village” in those early …
AvatarMotherlyAvatarAvatarAttachment disruptions can lead to resentment—here's why you shouldn't push it awayMotherly - By Julia LynfordAfter the joy of having my son, I gradually became aware of the more negative feelings tugging at the corners of my mind. I get attached easily. To …
AvatarMotherlyAvatarAvatarGrievig mom is suing big tech over her daughter's suicideMotherly - By Christina Marfice"Everything was private. I made sure it was all private on there." As the CEOs of major tech companies TikTok, Snap, Meta, X, and Discord are …