Parenting is hard. We feel guilt over what we do and what we don’t do. Looking at other moms, we wonder why they make it …
How To Be A Happier Mom
How To Survive Pregnancy
Women rave about pregnancy and all of its joys. You are creating another human after all and that’s amazing! But what if you don’t feel …
Your College Student And Depression
Parents are usually excited and proud to watch their children go off to college. It’s an accomplishment for both. But what happens when that excitement …
Allow Yourself To Be Sad
Sadness, like happiness, is a basic emotion. Sadness can get a bad rap, though. It’s not uncommon for people to assume they are doing something …
Why Am I Still Feeling Sad After Having A Baby?
Are you caring for your newborn and not feeling quite like yourself? Are you thinking Why am I still feeling sad after having a baby? …
Why Am I Sad After Having A Baby?
You’re not a bad mom. You are not a failure. Let’s just clear that up now. Many mothers, most new mothers in fact, will experience …
What If I’m Not Bonding With My New Baby?
Many expectant mothers know the importance of bonding with their baby. We are told of this wave of unconditional love that we’ll immediately feel upon …
How To Relax Without Guilt
So many of us are living an overwhelmed, overworked, tired, life. Mothers especially, are expected to be “on” all the time. But we can’t be …
5 Simple Tips For Returning To Work After Maternity Leave
Returning to work after maternity leave is a completely new transition. You may have mixed feelings about leaving, going, and everything in between – – …
Surviving The First Few Months As A New Mom
I’ve written previously about postpartum depression and about being overwhelmed as a mom. These impacted my own life and are a big part of the …