Stop yelling and be a calmer mom
Does it seem like you’re always snapping and yelling at your kids or your partner? Do you find yourself wondering, “Why am I so irritable? Have I always been like this?” Does it seem like no matter...
View ArticleIs it safe to take antidepressants while breastfeeding?
There are several posts on this site about mental health and anxiety for new moms because this is a subject that impacts so many of us. But we haven’t discussed a part of mental health that is...
View ArticleDealing with postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety
Postpartum anxiety and postpartum depression are so often dismissed! After my first baby was born, I had the typical emotional roller coaster for a few weeks. But by 4 or 5 months, it seemed I was...
View ArticleWhy moms benefit from journaling (and how to get started)
Do you as a person sometimes get ignored within that all-consuming title of “mom”? Moms often forget to look inward, because we’re so busy taking care of the pressing task of the moment—diapers,...
View ArticleHow to survive sleep regressions
Perhaps you’ve heard of the dreaded sleep regression. Or maybe you’ve heard, “the 4 month sleep regression is a myth!” and you want to punch that person in the face because your experience says...
View Article5 steps to setting boundaries (even when you weren’t raised to)
Some of us weren’t raised to stand up for ourselves. I know I was one of those people. This upbringing makes it really difficult to set boundaries in relationships. As a result, our own needs can go...
View Article6 tips to survive the first trimester of pregnancy
If you’ve stumbled upon this post, congratulations! I suspect you have a good reason for being here. But now that you’ve gotten that positive pregnancy test, what happens? For some people, the first...
View ArticleHow to comfortably feed your baby – advice from a physical therapist
After you give birth, your body has been through a lot. When you feed your baby, whether by breast or by bottle, you may be adding more stress to your body by the way you position yourself. After my...
View ArticleSecond trimester survival tips (from a mom of three)
Congratulations – you’ve made it to the second trimester of pregnancy! You’ll often hear of the second trimester being referred to as the “honeymoon phase” of pregnancy. This middle phase of pregnancy...
View ArticleLiving with diastasis recti (aka, Nope, I’m not pregnant)
Are you months (or even years) past having your most recent baby, but you still look pregnant? You’ve tried dieting, you’ve tried ab workouts, or maybe you’ve just given up. Even if the rest of your...
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