Mental Health

The last couple of years have been a journey of discovering what true self-love means and owning my own happiness by taking control of my thoughts. Not just negative thoughts; all my thoughts, good and bad. It's something I wish I...

We have all heard of empty nest syndrome, when your children graduate and move out of the home. But, what about just before that stage— when your kids are in their teens, having increased independence and craving freedom to become...

I have a question to ask you: if others heard how you talk to yourself, what would they think? If your children, friends, and family could hear your own self-talk, would you be proud or embarrassed? And would you ever...

Summer is finally here! It’s the time of year where everyone wants to enjoy that "Hakuna Matata" lifestyle. And our relaxed schedules make it tempting to let our kids stray from normal sleep schedules. But chronically late bedtimes and skipping...

As a mom, do you ever feel like you have two inner voices when it comes to your body image? I do.  As I stand in front of the mirror, I imagine my hype girl on one shoulder and my Debbie...

Special thanks to Soul Tree Photography Studio for capturing these images for us and helping us shed light on the struggles of motherhood.  Note: If you are struggling with you mental health, please reach out to Postpartum Support International at 1-800-944-4773 or...

Note: If you are struggling with you mental health, please reach out to Postpartum Support International at 1-800-944-4773 or dial 2-1-1 to connect with someone locally.  Moms, let's talk about our mental health.  Thankfully, more people are talking about their experiences...

  Note: If you are struggling with you mental health, please reach out to Postpartum Support International at 1-800-944-4773 or dial 2-1-1 to connect with someone locally. Shortly after my daughter was born, I dove deep into examining my own upbringing. As...

  Note: If you are struggling with you mental health, please reach out to Postpartum Support International at 1-800-944-4773 or dial 2-1-1 to connect with someone locally. I’m a little bit (ok fine, a lot) of a perfectionist. If I got...

  The decision to have children is a tough transition for a lot of mothers. From pregnancy struggles to the intensity of labor and delivery, and then the trial and error of the 4th trimester, we experience a lot to...