On being closed to help while exhausted: Last week I shared the following: “This morning an article landed in my inbox talking about motherhood and burno...
What Not to Say to a Pregnant or Postpartum Mother… and What to Say Instead
Ending Mom Shaming More often than not we don’t know the full story behind why a mom is choosing to do what she is doing. Celebrity mom Chrissy Tiegen sh...
What is Toxic Stress?
When was the last time you said, “I just can’t take one more thing?” Or thought, “I’m at the end of my rope.” For over 70% of women, this degre...
Looking Good Has Never Been So Bad for You
The pressure is on pregnant women from all sides. Netflix. Commercials. Women’s magazines. Other women. And the message is the same: Look great… at all...
The Perils of Perfectionism During Pregnancy – Part 3
In the last post, I shared about the destructiveness of unhealthy perfectionism. I’m a recovering perfectionist, and I understand first-hand the pain of ...
The Perils of Perfectionism During Pregnancy – Part 2
There are two sides to perfectionism – a positive side and a destructive side. In my last post, I spoke about perfectionism being a personality trait –...
The Perils of Perfectionism During Pregnancy – Part 1
It was their first prenatal class. Jennifer was 20 weeks pregnant, and she and her husband were happy for the chance to hang out with other couples who wer...
Calming the Most Deep-Seated Fear in Pregnancy
When I talk to new moms about their emotional health while they were pregnant, I listen while they share what it was like, the sadness or worry that they f...