Being a mother is hard. It doesn’t matter if you’re a working mom, stay-at-home mom, part-time working mom, single mom, etc., it’s just plain hard. …
Being A Mother Is Hard
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 …
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 …
Why Saying “I’m Sorry” To Our Kids Is Important
Parents sometimes feel as though they aren’t supposed to make mistakes. But that’s not possible. We all make mistakes. Saying “I’m sorry” to our kids …
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 …
Why It’s Important To Read To Your Kids
It’s important to read to your kids. But why? While reading to your kids early can help with language and reading later on in development, …
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 …